High Tide icon
Harbor · Basic ability

High Tide

High Tide is Harbor's Q 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.

Agent
Harbor
Role
Controller
Key
Q
Type
Basic ability

How has High Tide changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

High Tide has been changed in 6 patches, from patch 5.09 to patch 12.02: 6 buffs, 0 nerfs and 3 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 12.02
    • Buff Wall height increased 6m >> 8m
    • Buff Max wall length increased from 50m to 60m
  2. Patch 11.10
    • Adjustment Ability slot changed from Signature → Basic
      • Now costs 300 credits
  3. Patch 9.03
    • BugfixBuff Fixed an issue where the wall would end prematurely.
  4. Patch 8.08
    • BugfixBuff Fixed an issue where AI-controlled abilities (e.g., Killjoy’s Turret) could detect you through High Tide.
  5. Patch 5.12
    • Buff Duration increased 12s → 15s
  6. Patch 5.09
    • BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where High Tide would have large gaps when cast in specific map locations.

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

Harbor's other abilities

Harbor guide →
C

Storm Surge

Basic ability

EQUIP Storm Surge. FIRE to throw. Explodes on landing, nearsighting and slowing all players.
E

Cove

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.
X

Reckoning

Ultimate ability

EQUIP Reckoning. FIRE to push forward a vision-blocking wall that nearsights and slows all players who come in contact. REACTIVATE to stop the wall early.

Other Controller Q abilities

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Q

Nova Pulse

Astra · Basic ability

ACTIVATE a Star to detonate it, concussing all players hit.
Q

Incendiary

Brimstone · Basic ability

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

Meddle

Clove · Basic ability

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