New Valorant Regen Shield and weapon changes explained

The latest Valorant patch note 9.10 introduced a new Regen Shield and made a few crucial weapon changes. This update will take effect on November 19, 2024, and November 20, 2024, depending on the region. Additionally, after the patch, players no longer need to log in to Valorant by entering their Riot ID and password. They can access their Valorant account through the Riot Mobile app by scanning a code. Patch 9.10 also fixed several bugs related to Agents, maps, and modes.

This article highlights all major weapon changes and an introduction to the new Regen Shield.

Valorant patch notes 9.10 features several weapon changes

As detailed in patch notes 9.10, the developers have made certain adjustments to many weapons. This is to maintain the intuitive relationship between player movement speed and accuracy, thus increasing all moving state accuracy penalties, otherwise known as movement error.

This encourages intentionality in movement when shooting. All weapons except SMGs will be affected by this change. Here are all the weapon changes made through the latest patch:

All weapon changes

All Pistols' inaccuracy changes (except the shorty)

Moving while crouching Inaccuracy: .1 >>> .5

Classic

Right Click Running Inaccuracy: 1.3 >>> 1.5
Right Click Burst Jumping Inaccuracy: 2.1 >>> 2.25
Walking Inaccuracy: 0.84 >>> 1.1
Run Inaccuracy: 2 >>> 2.3

Ghost

Walking Inaccuracy: 0.84 >>> 1.1
Run Inaccuracy: 2 >>> 2.3
Bullet Count Reduced 15 >>> 13

Frenzy

Bullet Count Increased 13 >>> 15

All Rifles

Walk Inaccuracy: 2 >>> 3
Run Inaccuracy: 5 >> 6

Phantom

The Phantom is receiving a huge buff, making it more viable for long-range usage. Previously, it was mostly used for close to medium-range fights and often lacked in longer distances. However, with the changes, the weapon's damage drop-off beyond 30m has been completely removed, and its one-tap headshot range has been increased by 5 meters.

Damage fall-off changed:

Previously:

39 damage per bullet (0 - 15 m)
35 damage per bullet (15 - 30 m)
31 damage per bullet (30 m+)
140 damage in Headshot (16 - 30 m)

Now:

39 damage per bullet (0 - 20 m)
35 damage per bullet (20 m+)
140 damage in Headshot (21 - 30 m)

Machine Guns

All Machine Guns

Walk Inaccuracy: 2.4 >>> 3
Run Inaccuracy: 6 >>> 6.5

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Introducing the new Regen Shield in Valorant

Changes in Valorant patch 9.11 (Image via Riot Games)

As the name suggests, the Regen Shield is the new defensive option in the title. The developers want to enhance the strategic and tactical possibilities by introducing this new armor option in the shop. This shield provides players with 25 health armor with 50 health in reserves, which will refresh a few seconds after taking damage.

Interestingly, the shield will absorb all incoming damage taken until it breaks. This is a huge buff compared to the standard shield that absorbs only 66% of the damage. This helps players take a few Classic shots or some toxic utilities without losing health.

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Cost: 650 Credits
Damage Absorption: 25 HP
Regeneration Pool: 50 HP
Absorbs 100% of incoming damage taken before damage to health occurs.
After a brief delay, the shield regenerates by draining any remaining points left in the Regeneration Pool.

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