Sky Smoke icon
Brimstone · Signature ability

Sky Smoke

Sky Smoke is Brimstone's E signature ability. EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to set smoke locations. ALT FIRE to cast smokes.

Agent
Brimstone
Role
Controller
Key
E
Type
Signature ability

How has Sky Smoke changed in every patch?

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Sky Smoke has been changed in 12 patches, from patch 1.04 to patch 12.05: 11 buffs, 2 nerfs and 7 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 12.05
    • Bugfix Fixed a bug where his equip pose was displaying unintended VFX when viewed far away.
  2. Patch 11.00
    • Added Will now play cast audio within 12.5 meters for allies
  3. Patch 10.00
    • BugfixBuff Improved the performance around Sky Smoke dissipation effect
  4. Patch 9.10
    • Added Visual cues have been added to the inside of the smoke before it expires.
  5. Patch 8.09
    • Buff Radius increased 410 → 415
    • Adjustment UI targeting size updated so that outer edge properly reflects the size of the smoke
  6. Patch 7.08
    • Added Smokes play an audio and visual cue 1.5 seconds before they are about to fade.
  7. Patch 4.11
    • BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where Killjoy's Alarmbot and Chamber's Trademark were creating large white circles on the targeting map
  8. Patch 4.04
    • Buff Deploy time decreased 2 → 1 second
    • Buff Deploy radius increased 5000 → 5500
    • Buff Smoke height increased to match other Controllers
  9. Patch 2.08
    • BugfixNerf Fixed smokes from blocking flashes even when you are not fully inside them
  10. Patch 2.04
    • BugfixBuff Fixed an issue where casting Sky Smoke right after picking up an Ultimate orb would result in ability charges lost, and smokes not deployed
  11. Patch 2.00
    • Buff Cast range increased 4200 → 5000
    • Buff Duration increased 14.25s → 19.25s
    • Buff No longer makes a sound that enemies can hear when confirming the location of his smokes
  12. Patch 1.04
    • BugfixNerf Fixed one-way smokes when the player’s camera was around the top of the smoke
    • BugfixBuff Fixed smokes on Haven spawning offset of where intended

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

Brimstone's other abilities

Brimstone guide →
C

Stim Beacon

Basic ability

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

Incendiary

Basic ability

EQUIP Incendiary. FIRE to launch. On landing, create a zone that deals damage to all players.
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 E abilities

All abilities →
E

Nebula

Astra · Signature ability

ACTIVATE a Star to transform it into a smoke.
E

Ruse

Clove · Signature ability

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to set smoke locations. ALT FIRE to cast smokes. While dead, Clove can access Ruse to cast brief smokes.
E

Cove

Harbor · Signature ability

ENTER The Deep. REACTIVATE to cast a smoke. HOLD FIRE/ALT FIRE to adjust distance. RELOAD to toggle view. After casting, REACTIVATE to transform the smoke into a destructible shield.
E

Waveform

Miks · Signature ability

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

Dark Cover

Omen · Signature ability

ENTER Shadow Vision. REACTIVATE to cast a smoke. HOLD FIRE/ALT FIRE to adjust distance. RELOAD to toggle view.
E

Toxic Screen

Viper · Signature ability

EQUIP Toxic Screen. FIRE to send forward and place a line of emitters. REACTIVATE to consume fuel to create a toxic vision-blocking wall that decays enemies.