Why Did Valorant Nerf Jett So Hard?

Published 08/26/2023, 7:05 PM EDT

Valorant, released by Riot Games in 2017, is presently undergoing significant updates. The FPS title has earned a place in the hearts of the fans, all thanks to its unique spin on tactical FPS titles. Riot Games introduced the concept of agents and powerups in the dull world of FPS shooter titles.

This unique concept allowed Valorant to quickly gain traction among the fans, even leading to a flourishing competitive scene. However, with the latest patch update, Riot Games has nerfed a lot of the agents. And the worst hit among them all was the fan-favorite South Korean agent, Jett.

Valorant nerfed Jett in the latest patch update

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Since her introduction in the game in 2017, Jett has been a go-to choice for many players. Furthermore, she has consistently made an appearance in all Valorant competitive tournaments. With pro players and casual players liking the character, Riot Games’ decision to nerf the character does not make sense.

This topic caused a debate on Reddit, leading to a fan asking why was Jett nerfed and other agents let off easily. A fan raised a question stating why Jett was nerfed and other duelists like Raze and Neon were left untouched.

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According to the recent patch notes, Jett’s 12-second dash window is brought down to 7.5 seconds. Furthermore, her activation windup time is increased from 0.75 seconds to 1 second. Her Cloudburst ability was also nerfed with a decrease from 4.5 seconds to 2.5 seconds.

Her Updraft ability can now be triggered only once per match along with her Blade Storm ult needing 8 points in place of 7. This nerf in almost all abilities of Jett has caused a furor in the community, leading to fans voicing their opinions.

What does the community think about Jett’s nerfs?

While fans are upset about the limitations placed on Jett, they still believe she will be picked consistently moving forward. Multiple fans have come forward to claim Jett as the best duelist present in the game.

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Another fan believes Raze is the highest-picked agent, despite the nerf placed on her.

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A fan also came forward to support the nerfs placed by Riot Games. The fan claimed, ” All the massive nerfs are so riot can spend the next 6 months tuning them while competitive play (esports) is done for the year.”

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Contrary to popular belief, a fan has spoken in favor of Jett’s abilities getting stripped down.

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However, with growing unrest in the community, Riot Games is surely going to send out an update to please the fans. Fans are also hopeful that Riot Games will bring forward balanced gameplay after the tweaking of the game is finished.

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Ajitesh Rawat is an up-and-coming eSports writer at EssentiallySports. An avid gamer himself, Ajitesh grew up just like the majority of the gamers out there by simply falling in love with Need for Speed and Grand Theft Auto. He likes to dive into these vast imaginative worlds and experience the fun himself.

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What does the community think about Jett’s nerfs?