Valorant Patch 10.05 Notes (10th April 2026)

Riot Games has dropped Valorant patch 10.05 today, and it is a meaningful balance pass that touches both agents and weapons heading into the second half of Episode 10 Act 1.

The headline change is a Jett nerf that has been anticipated for weeks. Her Tailwind dash now has a longer recovery window before she can pull out a weapon, which should make her dash-and-shoot playstyle riskier. Riot says the intent is not to remove her mobility advantage but to create a clearer window for opponents to punish overaggressive entries.

On the weapon side, the Vandal gets a slight recoil adjustment that tightens its first-shot accuracy at range, making it a more viable long-range option against the Phantom. The Stinger also sees a price increase that should reduce its dominance on eco rounds.

Full patch notes below.