VALORANT patch 13.09, released October 27, 2026, adds Hush, a Duelist from Guangdong who uses telekinesis to move around fights and disrupt opponents. Riot Games’ update also improves the Warden weapon, adjusts Clove, and fixes bugs across the game.
The details come from Riot’s official patch notes. The developer also released an official Hush gameplay reveal showing the new Agent in action.
How Hush’s abilities work
Hush’s Telekinesis passive lets her pick up weapons and the Spike on attack, and interact with switches, from an increased range. Displacement pulls nearby players toward an impact point and can concuss those who collide with a surface or another player.
Flashbulb can blind enemies looking toward its detonation. Flow creates an anchor that Hush uses for an unusual burst of repositioning, and her ultimate, Suspension, sends an attack forward that lifts caught players into the air.
Together those tools make Hush a Duelist with ways to create space and upset enemy positioning, instead of relying solely on direct damage.
Warden gets easier handling
Patch 13.09 smooths the recoil of Warden’s initial shots and tightens the spread of bullets fired in sequence. Riot says its aim is to make the weapon more versatile and reliable while retaining its identity.
Clove adjustment and clearer ability text
Clove’s Pick-me-up movement speed bonus drops from 15 percent to 10 percent. The update also standardizes terminology for speed effects with the new Haste term, alongside Snapshot for a still-image silhouette reveal.
Riot has redesigned Agent ability tooltips to make effects, roles and keybinds easier to understand. Numerous bug fixes address visual effects, indicators and interactions for several Agents.
What should players try first?
Hush is the biggest addition for anyone looking for a new way to enter fights and set up teammates. Warden users should also revisit the weapon to see how the handling changes feel. As always, patch effects on the competitive meta will take time to settle.
Featured image: Riot Games’ official Hush gameplay-reveal video thumbnail.