Valorant patch 12.09: what changed and the pro meta
Patch 12.09 was live from 13.05.2026 to 27.05.2026; 191 pro matches were played on it.
What changed in 12.09
| Agent | Pick rate in 12.08 | Pick rate in 12.09 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neon | 80.9% | 60.0% | -20.9 |
Events on patch 12.09
- VCT Americas Stage 1 202612
- Esports World Cup EMEA Qualifier 20269
- Esports World Cup Americas Qualifier 20266
- VCT EMEA Stage 1 20264
- Esports World Cup China Qualifier 202617
- China Evolution Series Act 2 202612
- Esports World Cup Pacific Qualifier 202610
- VCT Pacific Stage 1 20264
- VCL EMEA: Stage 2 202622
- VCL North America: Stage 3 20268
- VCL NORTH//EAST Stage 2 20262
- VCL Türkiye: Birlik Stage 2 20261
Agent pick rates on patch 12.09
| Agent | Pick rate | Change since 12.08 |
|---|---|---|
| Omen | 61.8% | +3.6 |
| Neon | 60.0% | -20.9 |
| Sova | 43.8% | +8.9 |
| Fade | 40.5% | +2.9 |
| Phoenix | 37.0% | +14.0 |
| Viper | 35.3% | -4.4 |
| Jett | 35.0% | +14.4 |
| Cypher | 27.8% | -5.0 |
| Raze | 24.5% | -1.6 |
| Astra | 22.3% | +0.7 |
| Vyse | 20.0% | +0.9 |
| Skye | 13.5% | -10.7 |
| Killjoy | 13.3% | +4.8 |
| Chamber | 12.8% | +1.2 |
| Waylay | 10.0% | -2.1 |
| Harbor | 8.5% | -0.9 |
| KAY/O | 8.5% | -0.9 |
| Brimstone | 7.5% | -4.6 |
| Sage | 5.3% | +2.2 |
| Tejo | 3.0% | -3.1 |
Maps on patch 12.09
HavenAscentBreezeFracturePearlLotus
- Haven32
- Split31
- Lotus31
- Pearl30
- Breeze30
- Ascent29
- Fracture17
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Patch 12.09: questions
What changed in Valorant patch 12.09?
Patch 12.09 adjusted these agents: Neon.
When was Valorant patch 12.09 live?
From 13.05.2026 to 27.05.2026; 191 pro matches were played on it.
What was the most picked agent on patch 12.09?
Omen, in 61.8% of recorded team line-ups.
Which agent rose the most on patch 12.09?
Jett, up 14.4 percentage points against the previous patch.