Valorant's New Agent Is Astra, Coming This Week In Act 2: Episode 2 Launch

Riot Games revealed the new Agent joining the Valorant Roster, Astra, a controller that could easily mesh well with any team composition as she’s able to provide support on two different locations if her kit is used efficiently. Astra alongside the Battle Pass for Act 2, will go live on March 2.

See Atra in action below.

Here are Astra’s abilities.

Gravity Well (C)

Place Stars in Astral Form (X).

Activate a Star to form a Gravity Well. Players in the area are pulled toward the center before it explodes, making all players still trapped inside fragile.

Nova Pulse (Q)

Place Stars in Astral Form (X).

Activate a Star to detonate a Nova Pulse. The Nova Pulse charges briefly then strikes, concussing all players in its area.

Nebula (E)

Place Stars in Astral Form (X).

Activate a Star to transform it into a Nebula (smoke).

Dissipate (F)

Use (F) on a Star to Dissipate it, returning the star to be placed in a new location after a delay.

Dissipate briefly forms a fake Nebula at the Star’s location before returning.

Ultimate - Astral Form / Cosmic Divide

Activate to enter Astral Form where you can place Stars with primary fire. Stars can be reactivated later, transforming them into a Nova Pulse, Nebula, or Gravity Well.

When Cosmic Divide is charged, use secondary fire in Astral Form to begin aiming it, then primary fire to select two locations. An infinite Cosmic Divide connects the two points you select. Cosmic Divide blocks bullets and heavily dampens audio.

A new Act 2 also means a new Battle Pass as not only are we getting the new Agent Astra but a new battle pass composed of new skins, sprays, player cards, and more in-game cosmetics. Just like previous battle pass offerings, it will cost you 1,000 VP once it goes live.

For those not familiar, Valorant is Riot Games’ free-to-play tactical shooter on PC that has found a strong and passionate community since it officially released in June of 2020. It’s considered a strong esports title with various esports organizations establishing pro teams early in preparation for the game’s first wave of tournaments.

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