Showstopper icon
Raze · Ultimate ability

Showstopper

Showstopper is Raze's X ultimate ability. INSTANTLY prepare Showstopper. FIRE to launch. Explodes on any surface, dealing high damage to all players.

Agent
Raze
Role
Duelist
Key
X
Type
Ultimate ability

How has Showstopper changed in every patch?

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Showstopper has been changed in 7 patches, from patch 1.04 to patch 7.02: 2 buffs, 8 nerfs and 1 bug fix. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 7.02
    • BugfixBuff Fixed issues where Showstopper projectile would not explode when hitting players trapped by Deadlock’s Annihilation.
  2. Patch 4.08
    • Added Ammo count added to HUD
  3. Patch 4.07
    • Buff Can now be input-queued to equip after the current action
    • Nerf Re-equip time removed, hence the re-equip time is exactly the same as the initial equip time.
  4. Patch 3.00
    • Nerf Ultimate points required increased 7 → 8
  5. Patch 2.07
    • Nerf Explosion and Showstopper launching VFX updated so they are less obscuring and clear out of the play space faster
  6. Patch 1.05
    • Nerf Equip Time increased 1.1 → 1.4
    • Nerf Quick Equip Time increased 0.5 → 0.7
    • Nerf VFX reduced when firing rocket
    • Nerf VFX on rocket’s trail slightly reduced
  7. Patch 1.04
    • Nerf Cost changed 6 → 7 Ult points

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

Raze's other abilities

Raze guide →
C

Boom Bot

Basic ability

EQUIP a destructible Boom Bot. FIRE to send it forward. Chases the first enemy it sees, exploding and dealing damage to enemies on impact.
Q

Blast Pack

Basic ability

INSTANTLY throw a destructible Blast Pack that sticks to surfaces that fully arms after a delay. REACTIVATE to detonate, knocking away anything hit. If fully armed, Blast Pack will also deal damage to enemies.
E

Paint Shells

Signature ability

EQUIP Paint Shells. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. After a delay, explode, dealing damage and creating sub-munitions, each also dealing damage to all players. Resets every two kills.

Other Duelist X abilities

All abilities →
X

Suspension

Hush · Ultimate ability

INSTANTLY prepare Suspension. FIRE to send it forward, steering with your crosshair. REACTIVATE or press FIRE again to detonate, levitating all players.
X

Kill Contract

Iso · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Kill Contract. FIRE to send forward a zone that pulls you and the first enemy hit into a duel. Channel Focus at the start of a duel.
X

Blade Storm

Jett · Ultimate ability

INSTANTLY access five accurate throwing knives that deal lethal damage with direct hits to the head. FIRE to shoot. On kills, refresh your knives. ALT FIRE to throw all remaining knives without a refresh.
X

Overdrive

Neon · Ultimate ability

INSTANTLY refresh High Gear. Access an accurate lightning beam that can be used while activating High Gear. FIRE to shoot. On kills, fully recharge fuel.
X

Run it Back

Phoenix · Ultimate ability

INSTANTLY place a marker at your location. Upon taking lethal damage or when Run it Back expires, return to the marker with full health and the amount of armor you had when the ability was activated.
X

Empress

Reyna · Ultimate ability

INSTANTLY gain Empress. Empress grants combat stim, endless Soul Orb consumption, and permanent overheal.
X

Convergent Paths

Waylay · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Convergent Paths. FIRE to gain haste and send forward a zone that hinders all players.
X

DIMENSIONAL DRIFT

Yoru · Ultimate ability

EQUIP Dimensional Drift. FIRE to become intangible and invisible. Gatecrash is accessible during this state. REACTIVATE to exit early.