Empress
Empress is Reyna's X ultimate ability. INSTANTLY gain Empress. Empress grants combat stim, endless Soul Orb consumption, and permanent overheal.
How has Empress changed in every patch?
All patch notes →Empress has been changed in 10 patches, from patch 1.09 to patch 12.02: 4 buffs, 8 nerfs and 5 bug fixes. Newest changes first.
- Nerf Ult points increased 6 >> 7
- Bugfix Fixed a bug where using it would sometimes not progress the Use Your Ultimate Ability mission
- Nerf Faster reload time reduced from 25% → 10%
- Nerf Increased fire rate reduced from 15% → 10%
- Nerf Increased weapon draw speed reduced from 25% → 10%
- Nerf Increased weapon recovery speed reduced from 25% → 10%
- BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where in very specific set of circumstances after turning invisible, she would reappear in his original location when the invisibility ends.
- BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where in some cases after turning invisible, she would reappear in her original location when the invisibility ends.
- BugfixNerf Fixed an issue where Reyna’s ultimate visuals could show through nearsights.
- Buff Increased rate of fire to have consistent recoil control that matches the default rate of fire.
- Buff Empress no longer has a timer and is permanent until Reyna is killed or the round ends.
- BugfixNerf Will no longer auto-heal after a kill while suppressed
- Nerf Fire rate bonus decreased from 25% → 15%
Patch change data adapted from Reyna's update history on the VALORANT Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.
Reyna's other abilities
Reyna guide →
Leer
Basic abilityEQUIP a destructible Leer. FIRE to send. After a delay, form, nearsighting enemies looking at it.
Devour
Basic abilityINSTANTLY consume a Soul Orb to heal. Excess healing is converted into overheal. While ULTIMATE is active, Devour auto-casts.
Dismiss
Signature abilityINSTANTLY consume a Soul Orb to briefly become intangible. REACTIVATE to cancel early. While ULTIMATE is active, also gain invisibility.
Vitality
PassiveSpawn a Soul Orb from dead enemies Reyna has damaged or killed.
Other Duelist X abilities
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Suspension
Hush · Ultimate abilityINSTANTLY prepare Suspension. FIRE to send it forward, steering with your crosshair. REACTIVATE or press FIRE again to detonate, levitating all players.
Kill Contract
Iso · Ultimate abilityEQUIP 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.
Blade Storm
Jett · Ultimate abilityINSTANTLY 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.
Overdrive
Neon · Ultimate abilityINSTANTLY refresh High Gear. Access an accurate lightning beam that can be used while activating High Gear. FIRE to shoot. On kills, fully recharge fuel.
Run it Back
Phoenix · Ultimate abilityINSTANTLY 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.
Showstopper
Raze · Ultimate abilityINSTANTLY prepare Showstopper. FIRE to launch. Explodes on any surface, dealing high damage to all players.
Convergent Paths
Waylay · Ultimate abilityEQUIP Convergent Paths. FIRE to gain haste and send forward a zone that hinders all players.
DIMENSIONAL DRIFT
Yoru · Ultimate abilityEQUIP Dimensional Drift. FIRE to become intangible and invisible. Gatecrash is accessible during this state. REACTIVATE to exit early.