Valorant patch 12.04: what changed and the pro meta
Patch 12.04 was live from 03.03.2026 to 17.03.2026; 82 pro matches were played on it.
What changed in 12.04
| Agent | Pick rate in 12.03 | Pick rate in 12.04 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killjoy | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.4 |
| Sova | 37.7% | 49.0% | +11.3 |
Events on patch 12.04
- VCT Masters Santiago 202618
- China Evolution Series Act 1 20262
- VCL NORTH//EAST Stage 1 20266
- VCL Latin America South Stage 1 20264
- VCL Latin America North Stage 1 20264
- VCL Spain: Rising Stage 2 20263
- VCL Türkiye: Birlik Kickoff 20261
- VCL Southeast Asia: Split 1 202612
- VCL MENA: Resilience Kickoff 20268
- VCL Korea: Split 1 20268
- VCL Brazil: Stage 1 20268
- VCL North America: Stage 1 Relegation 20265
Agent pick rates on patch 12.04
| Agent | Pick rate | Change since 12.03 |
|---|---|---|
| Yoru | 66.7% | -5.5 |
| Viper | 60.8% | -4.8 |
| Omen | 55.9% | +10.8 |
| Sova | 49.0% | +11.3 |
| Neon | 41.2% | +6.8 |
| Fade | 40.2% | -7.3 |
| Waylay | 37.3% | +7.7 |
| Astra | 36.3% | -0.6 |
| Raze | 12.7% | -10.2 |
| Skye | 11.8% | +1.1 |
| Killjoy | 11.8% | -1.4 |
| Cypher | 11.8% | -0.5 |
| Vyse | 10.8% | +6.7 |
| Chamber | 9.8% | -0.0 |
| Brimstone | 8.8% | -9.2 |
| Jett | 8.8% | +0.6 |
| Phoenix | 7.8% | +6.2 |
| Tejo | 6.9% | -3.8 |
| Harbor | 5.9% | +3.4 |
| Iso | 2.9% | +2.1 |
Maps on patch 12.04
BindHavenBreezePearlAbyssCorrode
- Split10
- Haven9
- Abyss8
- Breeze7
- Corrode6
- Pearl6
- Bind5
Source: Liquipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Patch 12.04: questions
What changed in Valorant patch 12.04?
Patch 12.04 adjusted these agents: Killjoy, Sova.
When was Valorant patch 12.04 live?
From 03.03.2026 to 17.03.2026; 82 pro matches were played on it.
What was the most picked agent on patch 12.04?
Yoru, in 66.7% of recorded team line-ups.
Which agent rose the most on patch 12.04?
Sova, up 11.3 percentage points against the previous patch.