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Breach · Basic ability

Flashpoint

Flashpoint is Breach's Q basic ability. EQUIP a Flashpoint. FIRE to send it through a wall, exploding to flash all players looking at it.

Agent
Breach
Role
Initiator
Key
Q
Type
Basic ability

How has Flashpoint changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

Flashpoint has been changed in 6 patches, from patch 1.06 to patch 12.00: 6 buffs, 4 nerfs and 0 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 12.00
    • Buff Projectile speed increased from 2000 → 2400
  2. Patch 11.08
    • Buff Flash duration increased up from 2s → 2.25s
  3. Patch 3.00
    • Nerf Total charges reduced 3 → 2
    • Nerf Cost increased 200 → 250
    • Nerf Projectile speed decreased 2500 → 2000
  4. Patch 1.11
    • Buff Full flash time increased from 1.75 seconds → 2 seconds
  5. Patch 1.07
    • Buff Off-screen flashes now match behavior of other flashes in the game and apply a minimum amount of flash more aggressively
    • Buff Charges increased from 2 → 3
    • Buff Reduced windup time from 0.6 seconds → 0.5 seconds
  6. Patch 1.06
    • Nerf The audio and visuals for Flashpoint should better indicate when to turn away, and when it's safe to look again

Patch change data adapted from Breach's update history on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.

Breach's other abilities

Breach guide →
C

Aftershock

Basic ability

EQUIP Aftershock. FIRE to send a zone through a wall, exploding to repeatedly deal damage to all players.
E

Fault Line

Signature ability

EQUIP Fault Line. HOLD FIRE to increase distance. RELEASE to detonate a zone that concusses all players.
X

Rolling Thunder

Ultimate ability

EQUIP Rolling Thunder. FIRE to send forward a wave that concusses and knocks up all players.

Other Initiator Q abilities

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Q

Seize

Fade · Basic ability

EQUIP Seize. FIRE to throw. REACTIVATE to drop early. On landing, deafen, decay, and tether enemies.
Q

Wingman

Gekko · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Wingman. FIRE to send it forward. Chases the first enemy it sees, concussing on impact. ALT FIRE to have Wingman plant or defuse at a targeted bomb site. Reverts to a Globule.
Q

FLASH/drive

KAY/O · Basic ability

EQUIP a FLASH/drive. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. After a delay, explode, flashing all players looking at it.
Q

Trailblazer

Skye · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Trailblazer. FIRE to take control. FIRE again to lunge and explode, concussing all players and dealing damage to enemies on direct hits.
Q

Shock Bolt

Sova · Basic ability

EQUIP a Shock Bolt. FIRE to shoot a bolt that explodes on any surface, dealing damage to all players. HOLD FIRE to increase the bolt’s velocity. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces.
Q

Special Delivery

Tejo · Basic ability

EQUIP Special Delivery. FIRE to launch. ALT FIRE to launch with a bounce. Explodes on any surface, concussing and damaging all players.