Valorant 13.02 Patch Removes 900,100 Damage Interaction from the Game
Riot Games has released Valorant’s 13.02 Patch, implementing gameplay balance changes, new Retake maps, and numerous bug fixes for the tactical hero shooter. The most significant update addresses Phoenix’s ultimate ability, “Run it Back,” which allows the agent to essentially gain a second life by respawning at a designated marker after being eliminated.
Valorant developers determined that players were activating this ability too frequently, prompting them to increase the ultimate point cost from 6 to 7, making it more difficult to use the ability in quick succession. This nerf aims to balance Phoenix’s power within the game’s competitive ecosystem and reduce the frequency of its high-impact ultimate plays.
Beyond the Phoenix nerf, the patch notably removes a previously existing 900,100 damage interaction from the game, though specific details about this exploit or mechanic were not disclosed. The patch also introduces new Retake maps to the rotation, expanding players’ map pool for tactical gameplay and community matches.
While the 13.02 Patch primarily consists of small adjustments and numerical tweaks throughout the game, these changes represent Riot’s ongoing commitment to maintaining balance and competitive integrity in Valorant. The modifications reflect the studio’s focus on refining agent abilities and removing unintended gameplay combinations that could undermine fair competitive play.