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Brimstone · Basic ability

Incendiary

Incendiary is Brimstone's Q basic ability. EQUIP Incendiary. FIRE to launch. On landing, create a zone that deals damage to all players.

Agent
Brimstone
Role
Controller
Key
Q
Type
Basic ability

How has Incendiary changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

Incendiary has been changed in 9 patches, from patch 0.50 to patch 10.08: 6 buffs, 3 nerfs and 2 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 10.08
    • Adjustment Molotov audio has been updated to be easier to hear, especially when placed underneath smokes.
  2. Patch 9.03
    • Adjustment Improvement to spread more consistently and only apply damage in places that are consistent with the visuals
    • Buff Now damages map objects
  3. Patch 8.11
    • Bugfix Fixed an issue with VFX not appearing unless the player is observing the direction it is coming from
  4. Patch 5.12
    • Buff Now deals damage to all enemy objects
    • Adjustment Damage multiplier against specific enemy abilities set to 50%
      • The correct functionality is undocumented, instead officially being documented as affecting any non-player object (see Health#Abilities)
  5. Patch 4.10
    • BugfixBuff Fixed Incendiary dealing damage in chunks of 15 instead of 1
  6. Patch 3.00
    • Nerf Cost increased 200 → 250
  7. Patch 2.03
    • Nerf The audio of the lingering fire zone will be easier to hear when other actions and sounds occur nearby.
  8. Patch 2.00
    • Buff Cost decreased 300 → 200 credits
  9. Patch 0.50
    • Buff Height required to jump out Incendiary increased 80 → 120
    • Buff Damage tick speed increased (total damage per second unchanged)
    • Nerf Cost increased 200 → 300 credits

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

Brimstone's other abilities

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C

Stim Beacon

Basic ability

INSTANTLY throw a Stim Beacon. On landing, create a zone that grants combat stim and haste to allies.
E

Sky Smoke

Signature ability

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to set smoke locations. ALT FIRE to cast smokes.
X

Orbital Strike

Ultimate ability

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to cast an Orbital Strike at a location, dealing high damage over time to all players.

Other Controller Q abilities

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Q

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Q

Meddle

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EQUIP Meddle. FIRE to throw. Explodes on landing, decaying all players.
Q

High Tide

Harbor · Basic ability

EQUIP High Tide. FIRE to send forward a vision-blocking wall that slows all players who come in contact. HOLD FIRE to steer towards your crosshair. ALT FIRE to stop early.
Q

Harmonize

Miks · Basic ability

EQUIP Harmonize. FIRE on a targeted ally to grant combat stim and haste to them and yourself. On kills while active, refresh the buff if both Harmonized players are still alive. ALT FIRE to self-cast with no refresh.
Q

Paranoia

Omen · Basic ability

EQUIP Paranoia. FIRE to send it forward. Applies nearsight and deafens all players.
Q

Poison Cloud

Viper · Basic ability

EQUIP Poison Cloud. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. REACTIVATE to consume fuel to create a toxic smoke that decays enemies. Can be picked up during BUY PHASE.