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Omen · Basic ability

Paranoia

Paranoia is Omen's Q basic ability. EQUIP Paranoia. FIRE to send it forward. Applies nearsight and deafens all players.

Agent
Omen
Role
Controller
Key
Q
Type
Basic ability

How has Paranoia changed in every patch?

All patch notes →

Paranoia has been changed in 9 patches, from patch 1.00 to patch 11.09: 5 buffs, 4 nerfs and 1 bug fix. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 11.09
    • Bugfix The minimap icon has been made smaller so the overlay does not cover the minimap.
  2. Patch 11.08
    • Buff Projectile speed increased from 16 meters per second → 20 meters per second
    • Nerf Travel distance reduced from 32.5m → 25m
  3. Patch 7.04
    • Removed Movement velocity no longer imparted when casting
    • Nerf Base speed decreased from 20 → 16 meters per second
      • This is an undocumented change
  4. Patch 5.12
    • Buff Cost decreased 300 → 250
  5. Patch 4.04
    • Buff Added forward spawn offset, so players adjacent to Omen are not hit
  6. Patch 3.00
    • Buff Cost decreased 400 → 300
  7. Patch 2.00
    • Nerf Cost increased 200 → 400 credits
  8. Patch 1.09
    • Adjustment Updated projectile VFX to better represent hitbox, especially when it is traveling towards enemies' POV
  9. Patch 1.00
    • Nerf Now equipped instead of quickcast
    • Buff Hit detection improved, especially at close range

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.
E

Dark Cover

Signature ability

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

From the Shadows

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.

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

High Tide

Harbor · 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.
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

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.