Pro VALORANT teams are embracing Patch 8.11’s duelist changes—but it could be a short fling

The effects of VALORANT Patch 8.11 on the pro meta have been instantaneous. But as the 2024 VCT season progresses and the matches become must-win, it’s tough to say whether teams will stick with the new changes.

Patch 8.11 drastically shook up the duelist class earlier this month, providing massive buffs to both Iso and Neon, while “balancing” Reyna with changes that favored teamwork over solo play, and giving Raze a slight nerf to her satchel boost movement capabilities. All three enhanced duelists have seen time on the VCT stage, but it feels like one in particular will be sticking around in pro VALORANT moving forward.

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