[2022] VALORANT Patch Notes 5.01

Originally posted by mysteryoeuf

I didn't realize just how bad phoenix's flash was before. For reference, initiator flashes have 2s duration and yoru's is 1.5s. phoenix's was 1.1s, the shortest by far, and it had longer windup than yoru's or breach's.

now, initiator flashes are still all 2s duration and duelist flashes are both 1.5s. Phoenix flash windup is now in line with breach and slightly faster than yoru.

idk if this is enough. it's basically just bringing parity to his flash instead of having it be horribly underpowered, but it still feels like the only argument for his viability is farming his ult and using it every 3 rounds, especially with the minor buff it received