Valorant patch 12.02: what changed and the pro meta
Patch 12.02 was live from 03.02.2026 to 17.02.2026; 209 pro matches were played on it.
What changed in 12.02
| Agent | Pick rate in 12.01 | Pick rate in 12.02 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gekko | 1.3% | 2.0% | +0.7 |
| Skye | 12.7% | 9.7% | -3.0 |
| Raze | 19.0% | 15.3% | -3.7 |
| Harbor | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3 |
| Reyna | 1.0% | 0.3% | -0.7 |
Events on patch 12.02
- VCT EMEA Kickoff 202614
- VCT Americas Kickoff 202610
- VCT Pacific Kickoff 202614
- VCT China Kickoff 202612
- VCL NORTH//EAST Stage 1 202647
- VCL North America Stage 1 202611
- VCL Latin America North Stage 1 20268
- VCL Latin America South Stage 1 20268
- VCL DACH: Evolution Stage 1 20267
- VCL Türkiye: Birlik Kickoff 20266
- VCL France: Revolution Stage 1 20266
- VCL Spain: Rising Stage 1 20261
Agent pick rates on patch 12.02
| Agent | Pick rate | Change since 12.01 |
|---|---|---|
| Yoru | 58.7% | -2.3 |
| Viper | 55.3% | -2.0 |
| Sova | 49.0% | +3.3 |
| Omen | 47.0% | +1.0 |
| Astra | 43.3% | -3.0 |
| Waylay | 39.7% | +3.0 |
| Fade | 35.7% | 0.0 |
| Neon | 28.7% | +2.7 |
| Brimstone | 16.3% | +0.7 |
| Raze | 15.3% | -3.7 |
| Jett | 14.0% | +2.3 |
| Cypher | 13.0% | +2.0 |
| Killjoy | 13.0% | -3.7 |
| Tejo | 12.7% | -1.0 |
| Chamber | 10.7% | +1.0 |
| KAY/O | 10.0% | -0.3 |
| Skye | 9.7% | -3.0 |
| Breach | 6.3% | +1.0 |
| Phoenix | 6.3% | +4.0 |
| Veto | 6.0% | -3.7 |
Maps on patch 12.02
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- Abyss25
- Split24
- Haven24
- Bind21
- Pearl19
- Breeze19
- Corrode18
Source: Liquipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Patch 12.02: questions
What changed in Valorant patch 12.02?
Patch 12.02 adjusted these agents: Gekko, Skye, Raze, Harbor, Reyna.
When was Valorant patch 12.02 live?
From 03.02.2026 to 17.02.2026; 209 pro matches were played on it.
What was the most picked agent on patch 12.02?
Yoru, in 58.7% of recorded team line-ups.
Which agent rose the most on patch 12.02?
Phoenix, up 4.0 percentage points against the previous patch.