Valorant patch 12.05: what changed and the pro meta
Patch 12.05 was live from 17.03.2026 to 31.03.2026; 159 pro matches were played on it.
What changed in 12.05
| Agent | Pick rate in 12.04 | Pick rate in 12.05 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sage | 0.0% | 2.0% | +2.0 |
| Skye | 11.8% | 24.0% | +12.2 |
| Yoru | 66.7% | 50.0% | -16.7 |
| Clove | 0.0% | 2.0% | +2.0 |
| Breach | 0.0% | 4.0% | +4.0 |
Events on patch 12.05
- China Evolution Series Act 1 202610
- VCL EMEA: Stage 1 202621
- VCL North America: Stage 2 202620
- VCL Latin America North Stage 1 20266
- VCL Latin America South Stage 1 20266
- VCL South Asia: Split 1 202622
- VCL Brazil: Stage 1 202617
- VCL Japan: Split 1 202617
- VCL Southeast Asia: Split 1 202616
- VCL Korea: Split 1 202612
- VCT Game Changers Latin America North Stage 1 20266
- VCT Game Changers Latin America South Stage 1 20266
Agent pick rates on patch 12.05
| Agent | Pick rate | Change since 12.04 |
|---|---|---|
| Viper | 60.0% | -0.8 |
| Yoru | 50.0% | -16.7 |
| Omen | 50.0% | -5.9 |
| Sova | 48.0% | -1.0 |
| Neon | 46.0% | +4.8 |
| Astra | 38.0% | +1.7 |
| Waylay | 30.0% | -7.3 |
| Killjoy | 26.0% | +14.2 |
| Skye | 24.0% | +12.2 |
| Chamber | 22.0% | +12.2 |
| Fade | 22.0% | -18.2 |
| Jett | 18.0% | +9.2 |
| Raze | 14.0% | +1.3 |
| Brimstone | 14.0% | +5.2 |
| Cypher | 12.0% | +0.2 |
| Tejo | 8.0% | +1.1 |
| Phoenix | 6.0% | -1.8 |
| Gekko | 4.0% | +3.0 |
| Breach | 4.0% | – |
| Clove | 2.0% | – |
Maps on patch 12.05
BindHavenBreezePearlAbyssCorrode
- Haven7
- Split5
- Pearl5
- Bind4
- Breeze3
- Abyss1
Source: Liquipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Patch 12.05: questions
What changed in Valorant patch 12.05?
Patch 12.05 adjusted these agents: Sage, Skye, Yoru, Clove, Breach. Maps changed: Lotus, Fracture, Abyss, Corrode.
When was Valorant patch 12.05 live?
From 17.03.2026 to 31.03.2026; 159 pro matches were played on it.
What was the most picked agent on patch 12.05?
Viper, in 60.0% of recorded team line-ups.
Which agent rose the most on patch 12.05?
Killjoy, up 14.2 percentage points against the previous patch.