Thrash
Thrash is Gekko's X 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.
How has Thrash changed in every patch?
All patch notes →Thrash has been changed in 11 patches, from patch 6.05 to patch 12.05: 6 buffs, 4 nerfs and 8 bug fixes. Newest changes first.
- Bugfix Fixed a bug where a floating gun may briefly appear when a suppression effect interrupts it
- BugfixNerf Fixed a bug that caused Detain visual effects to show through thin walls and doors.
- Nerf Health decreased from 200 → 180
- BugfixBuff Fixed a bug that caused Thrash’s hit indicator sound effect to not play for the enemy hit by Thrash.
- BugfixNerf Fixed an issue where Gekko’s Thrash leap did not get slowed by Waylay’s Saturate debuff.
- BugfixBuff Fixed a bug causing difficulty with some small jumps
- Thrash should now jump more similarly to a player
- BugfixBuff Fixed a bug causing difficulty with some small jumps
- Nerf Ultimate points increased 7 → 8
- BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where occasionally the explosion was blocked from affecting enemies due to corners of geometry.
- BugfixBuff Fixed an issue causing kills with Mosh Pit to not be awarded while using Thrash
- Buff Explosion VFX updated for clarity
- BugfixBuff Fixed UI staying on screen if the round ended while you're possessing Thrash.
Patch change data adapted from Gekko's update history on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
Gekko's other abilities
Gekko guide →Mosh Pit
Basic abilityEQUIP Mosh. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. On landing, create a zone that deals low damage over time before exploding, dealing high damage to all players. Reverts to a Globule.
Wingman
Basic abilityEQUIP 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.
Dizzy
Signature abilityEQUIP a destructible Dizzy. FIRE to throw. Fires plasma at enemies in line of sight, blinding them. Reverts to a Globule.
Globule
PassiveGekko’s abilities transform into a Globule after use. INTERACT to reclaim nearby Globules to gain another charge after a short cooldown.
Other Initiator X abilities
All abilities →Rolling Thunder
Breach · Ultimate abilityEQUIP Rolling Thunder. FIRE to send forward a wave that concusses and knocks up all players.
Nightfall
Fade · Ultimate abilityEQUIP Nightfall. FIRE to send forward a wave that deafens, decays, and marks enemies.
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KAY/O · Ultimate abilityINSTANTLY 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.
Seekers
Skye · Ultimate abilityEQUIP destructible Seekers. FIRE to send out up to three Seekers. Chases the three closest enemies, nearsighting and slowing on impact.
Hunter's Fury
Sova · Ultimate abilityEQUIP 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.
Armageddon
Tejo · Ultimate abilityEQUIP 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.