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Viper · Ultimate ability

Viper's Pit

Viper's Pit is Viper's X 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.

Agent
Viper
Role
Controller
Key
X
Type
Ultimate ability

How has Viper's Pit changed in every patch?

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Viper's Pit has been changed in 15 patches, from patch 0.49 to patch 12.09: 9 buffs, 9 nerfs and 9 bug fixes. Newest changes first.

  1. Patch 12.09
    • BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where Sova's Recon Bolt and Chamber's Trademark were not affected by nearsightedness
  2. Patch 12.06
    • Adjustment Chemical cloud has been updated to be more consistent in the way it spreads around map geometry.
  3. Patch 12.01
    • Bugfix Fixed a bug where it was only showing inconsistent VFX when an observer was on freecam within it.
  4. Patch 11.09
    • Bugfix Fixed a bug that caused it to linger in front of you when unequipped without casting
  5. Patch 10.09
    • Swiftplay only:
      • Starting points 2 → 3
  6. Patch 7.10
    • BugfixNerf Fixed an issue where it did not correctly block vision for enemies on the minimap and megamap.
  7. Patch 7.04
    • Nerf Ultimate points increased 8 → 9
  8. Patch 6.00
    • BugfixNerf Can no longer be deactivated while suppressed
  9. Patch 5.12
    • Nerf Smoke integrity regen time 5 s → 25 s
    • Nerf Max time out of smoke decreased 15 s → 8 s
    • Nerf Ultimate points required 7 → 8
  10. Patch 4.04
    • Buff Improved the system used to place Viper's Pit at targeted ground location
  11. Patch 4.03
    • BugfixNerf Fixed an exploit where, using specific line-ups, it was possible to see inside the pit without being affected by the nearsighted debuff
    • BugfixBuff Fixed a bug where the pit would sometimes fail to expand through doorways
  12. Patch 3.03
    • BugfixNerf Reverted an accidentally shipped bug that caused Viper's Pit to start forming at the cursor placement point instead of around Viper
  13. Patch 1.09
    • Buff Move speed doubled while casting
    • Buff Now fast equips weapon after casting
      • Re-equip times vary per gun—but on average will reduce weapon down time by.4 seconds
  14. Patch 1.04
    • Buff Max time allowed outside the cloud before it collapses increased 5 → 15 seconds
    • Buff Can now hold the ability key to drop the ult early
    • Buff Enemies in Viper’s Pit now have their minimap obscured and do not provide minimap detection to their allies
    • Buff Increased the brightness of the red enemy glow at the edge of Viper's near-sight
  15. Patch 0.49
    • BugfixNerf Fixed Viper being able to animation-cancel Viper’s Pit

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

Viper's other abilities

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C

Snake Bite

Basic ability

EQUIP Snake Bite. FIRE to launch. On landing, create a zone that grants vulnerable and deals low damage to all players.
Q

Poison Cloud

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.
E

Toxic Screen

Signature ability

EQUIP Toxic Screen. FIRE to send forward and place a line of emitters. REACTIVATE to consume fuel to create a toxic vision-blocking wall that decays enemies.
P

Toxin

Passive

Viper’s Toxin continuously inflicts decay when enemies come in contact. Passively recharge fuel over time.

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

From the Shadows

Omen · 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.