FLASH/drive icon
KAY/O · Basic ability

FLASH/drive

FLASH/drive is KAY/O's Q basic ability. EQUIP a FLASH/drive. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. After a delay, explode, flashing all players looking at it.

Agent
KAY/O
Role
Initiator
Key
Q
Type
Basic ability

How has FLASH/drive changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

FLASH/drive has been changed in 5 patches, from patch 3.06 to patch 11.08: 8 buffs, 3 nerfs and 1 bug fix. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 11.08
    • Buff Underhand maximum flash duration increased from 1.5s → 2.25s
  2. Patch 10.06
    • Adjustment Upon bouncing, flashes will now start a 0.8 second windup and then pop. This windup has unique audio and visuals when triggered.
      • The bounce windup will not be triggered if it is already less than 0.8 seconds from popping, so it won’t increase the total max time from throw to pop.
    • Buff Underhand maximum flash duration 1.25s → 1.5s
    • Buff Increase VO callout range of KAY/O’s “flashing” voice line 20m → 50m
    • Buff Unequip time 0.85s → 0.6s
    • Added A minimap indicator has been added to the flash for teammates only.
  3. Patch 9.04
    • BugfixNerf Fixed an issue with FLASH/drive showing a second explosion if it is thrown behind a wall.
  4. Patch 5.07
    • Buff Overhand (left-click) flashbang max duration increased 2s → 2.25s
    • Nerf Underhand (right-click) flashbang max duration decreased 2s → 1.25s
    • Nerf Unequip Delay out of both flashes increased.6s →.85s
  5. Patch 3.06
    • Buff Duration of windup telegraph reduced 0.5s → 0.3s
    • Buff Duration of windup telegraph reduced on Right Click 1s → 0.3s
    • Buff The audio attached to the in-flight projectile has been removed

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

KAY/O's other abilities

KAY/O guide →
C

FRAG/ment

Basic ability

EQUIP FRAG/ment. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. Explodes on landing, repeatedly dealing pulses of damage to all players.
E

ZERO/point

Signature ability

EQUIP a destructible ZERO/point. FIRE to throw. Pulses on any surface, suppressing enemies within range.
X

NULL/cmd

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.

Other Initiator Q abilities

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Q

Flashpoint

Breach · Basic ability

EQUIP a Flashpoint. FIRE to send it through a wall, exploding to flash all players looking at it.
Q

Seize

Fade · Basic ability

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

Wingman

Gekko · Basic ability

EQUIP 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.
Q

Trailblazer

Skye · Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Trailblazer. FIRE to take control. FIRE again to lunge and explode, concussing all players and dealing damage to enemies on direct hits.
Q

Shock Bolt

Sova · Basic ability

EQUIP a Shock Bolt. FIRE to shoot a bolt that explodes on any surface, dealing damage to all players. HOLD FIRE to increase the bolt’s velocity. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces.
Q

Special Delivery

Tejo · Basic ability

EQUIP Special Delivery. FIRE to launch. ALT FIRE to launch with a bounce. Explodes on any surface, concussing and damaging all players.