Valorant patch 12.00: what changed and the pro meta
Patch 12.00 was live from 06.01.2026 to 20.01.2026; 156 pro matches were played on it.
What changed in 12.00
| Agent | Pick rate in 11.11 | Pick rate in 12.00 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach | 7.3% | 10.0% | +2.7 |
| Brimstone | 14.5% | 15.0% | +0.5 |
| Harbor | 0.0% | 2.5% | +2.5 |
| Sage | 3.2% | 7.5% | +4.3 |
| Tejo | 12.9% | 15.0% | +2.1 |
| Vyse | 4.0% | 0.0% | -4.0 |
Events on patch 12.00
- VCT Americas Kickoff 20268
- VCL Spain: Rising Stage 1 202620
- VCL France: Revolution Stage 1 202616
- VCL DACH: Evolution Weekly #2 Stage 1 202612
- VCL DACH: Evolution Weekly #3 Stage 1 202612
- VCL Türkiye: Birlik Kickoff 202610
- VCL DACH: Evolution Stage 1 20268
- VCL North America Stage 1 20264
- Asia Pacific Predator League 202627
- VCT Game Changers EMEA Kickoff 202622
- VCL MENA: Resilience Kickoff 202617
Agent pick rates on patch 12.00
| Agent | Pick rate | Change since 11.11 |
|---|---|---|
| Viper | 67.5% | +10.2 |
| Yoru | 55.0% | -0.6 |
| Waylay | 55.0% | +13.9 |
| Omen | 45.0% | -7.4 |
| Sova | 45.0% | +3.1 |
| Astra | 37.5% | +6.0 |
| Fade | 30.0% | -16.0 |
| Chamber | 25.0% | +11.3 |
| KAY/O | 20.0% | +17.6 |
| Skye | 17.5% | +11.0 |
| Neon | 17.5% | -13.1 |
| Brimstone | 15.0% | +0.5 |
| Tejo | 15.0% | +2.1 |
| Breach | 10.0% | +2.7 |
| Killjoy | 10.0% | -12.6 |
| Jett | 10.0% | +3.5 |
| Veto | 7.5% | +1.0 |
| Sage | 7.5% | +4.3 |
| Iso | 5.0% | – |
| Harbor | 2.5% | – |
Maps on patch 12.00
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- Abyss4
- Corrode3
- Bind3
- Pearl3
- Breeze3
- Split3
- Haven1
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Patch 12.00: questions
What changed in Valorant patch 12.00?
Patch 12.00 adjusted these agents: Breach, Brimstone, Harbor, Sage, Tejo, Vyse.
When was Valorant patch 12.00 live?
From 06.01.2026 to 20.01.2026; 156 pro matches were played on it.
What was the most picked agent on patch 12.00?
Viper, in 67.5% of recorded team line-ups.
Which agent rose the most on patch 12.00?
KAY/O, up 17.6 percentage points against the previous patch.