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Fade · Ultimate ability

Nightfall

Nightfall is Fade's X ultimate ability. EQUIP Nightfall. FIRE to send forward a wave that deafens, decays, and marks enemies.

Agent
Fade
Role
Initiator
Key
X
Type
Ultimate ability

How has Nightfall changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

Nightfall has been changed in 6 patches, from patch 4.09 to patch 12.04: 2 buffs, 3 nerfs and 3 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 12.04
    • Bugfix Fixed a bug where its minimap indicator was slightly smaller than the actual ability.
  2. Patch 11.08
    • Nerf Deafen and Marked duration decreased from 12s → 8s
    • Nerf Width decreased from 24m → 20m
    • Buff Decay now remains a consistent 80 damage over its duration instead of decreasing over time
  3. Patch 10.11
    • Bugfix Fixed an issue where the visual indicator wouldn’t disappear for spectators if Fade dies with the ability equips.
  4. Patch 10.04
    • BugfixBuff Fixed an issue where Fade’s hands got stuck in place if she crouched while holding Nightfall out.
  5. Patch 5.10
    • Nerf Cost increased 7 → 8
  6. Patch 4.09
    • Adjustment Decreased amount of flickering textures on diagonal walls when casting
    • Added Added VFX for additional clarity and visual impact

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

Fade's other abilities

Fade guide →
C

Prowler

Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Prowler. FIRE to send it forward. HOLD FIRE to steer towards your crosshair. Chases the first enemy or Terror Trail it sees, nearsighting on impact.
Q

Seize

Basic ability

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

Haunt

Signature ability

EQUIP a destructible Haunt. FIRE to throw. REACTIVATE to drop early. On landing, mark and reveal enemies in range and line of sight.
P

Terror Trails

Passive

Marked enemies have their location tracked by Terror Trails.

Other Initiator X abilities

All abilities →
X

Rolling Thunder

Breach · Ultimate ability

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

Thrash

Gekko · Ultimate ability

EQUIP a destructible Thrash. FIRE to take control. FIRE again to lunge and explode, detaining all players. FIRE while lunging to explode early. Reverts to a Globule only once.
X

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KAY/O · Ultimate ability

INSTANTLY gain overloaded and repeatedly send out a pulse that suppresses enemies within range. Overloaded grants combat stim. Upon taking lethal damage, KAY/O is downed and can be re-stabilized.
X

Seekers

Skye · Ultimate ability

EQUIP destructible Seekers. FIRE to send out up to three Seekers. Chases the three closest enemies, nearsighting and slowing on impact.
X

Hunter's Fury

Sova · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Hunter’s Fury. FIRE to shoot a zone that deals damage. Can be fired up to two more times. Enemies hit are revealed to Sova.
X

Armageddon

Tejo · Ultimate ability

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to set, pivot and FIRE again to cast a wave that deals high damage to all players. ALT FIRE to cancel targeting.