ZERO/point icon
KAY/O · Signature ability

ZERO/point

ZERO/point is KAY/O's E signature ability. EQUIP a destructible ZERO/point. FIRE to throw. Pulses on any surface, suppressing enemies within range.

Agent
KAY/O
Role
Initiator
Key
E
Type
Signature ability

How has ZERO/point changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

ZERO/point has been changed in 10 patches, from patch 3.01 to patch 11.08: 5 buffs, 4 nerfs and 6 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 11.08
    • Nerf Cooldown increased from 40s → 60s
  2. Patch 11.04
    • BugfixNerf Fixed a bug where KAY/O’s ZERO/point revealed exact opponent locations with an audio cue.
  3. Patch 10.06
    • Bugfix Fixed an issue where the dagger trajectory could behave unexpectedly with packet loss.
  4. Patch 8.04
    • BugfixBuff Fixed known cases where ZERO/point would sometimes report inaccurate information.
  5. Patch 7.02
    • Bugfix Fixed the Knife Handle collision staying in world after the Suppression explosion.
  6. Patch 6.10
    • Nerf Improved the hitbox on KAY/O's ZERO/point so shooting the handle of the knife destroys it.
  7. Patch 5.12
    • Buff Health increased 1 HP → 20 HP
    • Buff Now immune to all allied damage
    • Buff Added voiceover that informs allies on exactly how many enemies have been suppressed
  8. Patch 5.08
    • Bugfix The position indicator will no longer appear twice on the minimap in some cases
  9. Patch 5.06
    • BugfixBuff Fixed issue with ZERO/point sometimes incorrectly displaying enemies that were hit on UI
  10. Patch 3.01
    • Nerf Cooldown restock 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.
Q

FLASH/drive

Basic ability

EQUIP a FLASH/drive. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. After a delay, explode, flashing all players looking at it.
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 E abilities

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E

Fault Line

Breach · Signature ability

EQUIP Fault Line. HOLD FIRE to increase distance. RELEASE to detonate a zone that concusses all players.
E

Haunt

Fade · 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.
E

Dizzy

Gekko · Signature ability

EQUIP a destructible Dizzy. FIRE to throw. Fires plasma at enemies in line of sight, blinding them. Reverts to a Globule.
E

Guiding Light

Skye · Signature ability

EQUIP a Guiding Light. FIRE to send it forward. HOLD FIRE to steer towards your crosshair. REACTIVATE to detonate, flashing all players looking at it.
E

Recon Bolt

Sova · Signature ability

EQUIP a destructible Recon Bolt. FIRE to shoot a bolt that repeatedly reveals nearby enemies in range and line of sight. HOLD FIRE to increase the bolt’s velocity. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces.
E

Guided Salvo

Tejo · Signature ability

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to set locations. ALT FIRE to launch missiles that travel to and repeatedly pulse, dealing damage to all players.