From the Shadows icon
Omen · Ultimate ability

From the Shadows

From the Shadows is Omen's X ultimate ability. EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to begin a teleport to a selected location. While teleporting, Omen appears as a destructible shade at the destination. REACTIVATE to cancel.

Agent
Omen
Role
Controller
Key
X
Type
Ultimate ability

How has From the Shadows changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

From the Shadows has been changed in 12 patches, from patch 0.49 to patch 9.03: 4 buffs, 5 nerfs and 5 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 9.03
    • Added Can now ping and see additional icons on maps used for ability targeting
  2. Patch 8.07
    • Buff Now able to pick up the Spike and interact with other useables like doors while in the Shade form of From the Shadows without having to cancel the ability.
  3. Patch 7.00
    • BugfixNerf Suppression now properly interrupts the ability if hit in Shade form
  4. Patch 6.11
    • Adjustment The timing of Omen’s From the Shadows voiceover line will come in quicker to increase your discernibility.
  5. Patch 6.10
    • Removed Removed the mouse cursor that was displayed
  6. Patch 6.08
    • Adjustment Updated targeting visuals to help players with precision placement on the map.
  7. Patch 3.05
    • BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where Omen could become stuck in other objects if they were blocking From the Shadows' return location
  8. Patch 2.09
    • BugfixNerf Omen can no longer drop the Spike or weapons while casting From the Shadows
  9. Patch 2.02
    • BugfixNerf Fixed issue where Omen could swap equipables right after selecting a map location for From the Shadows
  10. Patch 2.01
    • BugfixNerf Fixed issue where Omen could have his gun equipped while forming
  11. Patch 1.00
    • Buff Omen can now cancel his teleport while in Shade form by pressing the ABILITY KEY again
      • Omen still loses all of his ult points if he cancels
  12. Patch 0.49
    • Nerf Omen now immediately become vulnerable and no longer appears dark after leaving shadow form
    • Buff Attenuation radius of arrival sound reduced to 2250

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

Omen's other abilities

Omen guide →
C

Shrouded Step

Basic ability

EQUIP a Shrouded Step. FIRE to briefly channel, then teleport to a targeted location.
Q

Paranoia

Basic ability

EQUIP Paranoia. FIRE to send it forward. Applies nearsight and deafens all players.
E

Dark Cover

Signature ability

ENTER Shadow Vision. REACTIVATE to cast a smoke. HOLD FIRE/ALT FIRE to adjust distance. RELOAD to toggle view.

Other Controller X abilities

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X

Cosmic Divide

Astra · Ultimate ability

ENTER Astral Form. ALT FIRE to EQUIP Cosmic Divide. FIRE to set, pivot and FIRE again to create an indestructible wall that blocks audio.
X

Orbital Strike

Brimstone · Ultimate ability

EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to cast an Orbital Strike at a location, dealing high damage over time to all players.
X

Not Dead Yet

Clove · Ultimate ability

On death, ACTIVATE to channel a self-resurrect. During the channel, Clove is intangible. REACTIVATE to end the channel early. Once resurrected, secure a kill or damaging assist to stay alive.
X

Reckoning

Harbor · 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.
X

Bassquake

Miks · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Bassquake. FIRE to send forward a zone that deafens, knocks back, and slows all players.
X

Viper's Pit

Viper · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Viper’s Pit. FIRE to form a large toxic vision-blocking cloud that decays enemies inside. HOLD ACTIVATE to cancel the cloud.