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Valorant Patch 8.11: Major Balance Changes to Controllers

Riot implements significant changes to controller agents, addressing community feedback on smoke meta.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Game Updates Reporter

November 7, 20254 min read
Valorant Patch Notes

# Patch 8.11 Shakes Up Controller Meta

Riot Games has released Patch 8.11, bringing major balance adjustments to controller agents and addressing long-standing community concerns.

## Agent Changes

**Omen**
- Dark Cover duration reduced from 15s to 12s
- Paranoia range decreased by 10%

**Brimstone**
- Sky Smoke cooldown increased
- Stim Beacon now grants reload speed

**Viper**
- Toxic Screen fuel consumption increased
- Poison Cloud damage tweaked

## Map Updates

- Haven B site slightly expanded
- Bind teleporter cooldown adjusted
- Ascent mid cleaned up for better visibility

## Weapon Tweaks

- Phantom price increased to 3000 credits
- Sheriff damage drop-off adjusted
- Spectre running accuracy decreased

These changes aim to create a more balanced competitive environment ahead of Champions 2025.

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