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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
Game Updates Reporter
November 7, 20254 min read
# 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.
Tags
#patch#balance#controllers#meta
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