Valorant Patch 8.08 Introduces Significant Nerfs to Cypher and Viper

The latest update affects key abilities of popular agents, potentially altering competitive gameplay dynamics.

Cypher's Trapwire and Spycam abilities receive major adjustments, increasing reaction times and adding audio cues for enemy awareness.
Viper's abilities, including Toxic Screen and Poison Cloud, see reduced uptime and increased fuel requirements, limiting their effectiveness.
The changes aim to balance gameplay by reducing the stalling power of both agents, which had been dominant in recent matches.
Patch 8.08 also introduces new content such as the Mystbloom bundle and updates to the Premier game mode.
The nerfs follow community feedback on the overpowering presence of these agents in high-level play.