Valorant Agent 19: Codename, background, abilities, class, release date
Pinoy pride!
Players are hyped forValorant Agent 19, the game’s first Southeast Asian character. Riot Games has given us plenty of hints on who the agent is, and what the character will be capable of.
We’ve put together everything we’ve gathered about Valorant Agent 19, from her background, class, abilities, and release date.
What is Valorant Agent 19’s background?
Where is Valorant Agent 19 from?
Based on the teaser Riot Games released atValorant Champions 2021, the new character speaks Tagalog, the language spoken in the Philippines’ capital city, Manila.
In fact, a voice line betweenChamber and Viperrevealed the new agent is already in Manila, Philippines.
The final clue about Valorant Agent 19’s background was from the Night Market, which had parols in the background, a decoration used in the Philippines to mark the arrival of the Christmas season. It is usually seen lighting up the streets, adding a colorful and festive atmosphere.
Dataminers have also found the codename “Sprinter” within Valorant. Before the release of Chamber, his codename within Valorant was “Deadeye,” which was meant to throw off those who were trying to figure out who the agent was before Riot Games made the official announcement.
What is Valorant Agent 19’s abilities?
Agent 19 will be the 8th Radiant agent in Valorant. These characters are a select group of gifted individuals who gain hypernatural abilities.
InChamber’s voice line to Sage, he wants her to mentor the new Valorant agent, but warns her about the new addition’s “prickly” personality.
List of all Radiant agents
From the Valorant Champions teaser, we also know that her powers deal with electricity.
This was also hinted at byChamber with his voice line to Killjoy, explaining that Agent 19 can be the power source.
One of theinteractive narrative objects on Fractureis an email from Viper to Brimstone referencing theAlpha-Omega bridge, which Killjoy is trying to reverse engineer.
What is Valorant Agent 19’s class?
Based on the hints and clues Riot Games released, Agent 19 will be a direct competitor to Jett, Valorant’s Operator wielding duelist. InChamber’s voice line to Jett, he says he knows just the person who can compete against her.
Valorant Agent 19’s release date?
Her release date is set afterEpisode 3 Act 3, which is less than a month away. Expect to hear more about the new Valorant agent early next year.
