All paths lead to her. Agent 26 finally debuted on August 28, 2024, in Valorant’s 9.04 update.
In the long list of Valorant’s beloved agents, this one is making its way up the ranks. The newest agent, Vyse, has captured the attention of the players with her intriguing backstory and brilliant abilities. Vyse is the 26th agent added in the character pool of Valorant. Her trailer raised suspicions on her origin and connection to the enigmatic agent, Omen.
This article will introduce you to the latest updates of Vyse’s nationality, voice lines, and gameplay as released by Riot Games.
Vyse’s Nationality: A South Korean Connection?
From her intriguing trailer, questions on Vyse’s identity continue to pile up as Riot Games releases more details. A new speculation arose after her reveal trailer features locations in South Korea. It led to inquiries on her nationality and speculation whether Vys hails from South Korea.
However, Riot Games has yet to confirm this as they tucked away details on Vyse’s story. Yet, it is safe enough to say that Vyse has strong ties to Asia.
Vyse’s Voice Lines: Unveiling Her Personality
Many await the catchy voice lines of new agents as much as their debut in the game itself. Vyse, voiced by Marta Svetek, showed her complex character in her voice lines.
- Character select: “All paths end with me.”
- Match start: “A battle is just a conflict in need of resolution. Focus on the fix, then execute.”
- Round start: “I feel no empathy for them. What does that say about me? Don’t answer. It was rhetorical.”
- Ace: “I’ll drive this world forward by my damn self.”
With these lines, it emphasizes Vyse’s character as a determined and somewhat ruthless individual where efficiency and results matter the most. The lines showcased the cold exterior of Vyse against others. Yet, Vyse also has interesting dynamics with other agents like Viper and Cypher.
- To allied Viper: “We saved the world once, Sabine. I don’t doubt that we can do it again.”
- To the enemy Cypher: “Their Cypher will share his knowledge with me. Even if I have to prise it out of him.”
Vyse’s Abilities: Official Gameplay
Riot Games classified Vyse as the sixth Sentinel agent in the roster. She will be specializing in area control and information gathering.
Here’s Vyse’s Official Gameplay:
Vyse’s Abilities: Breakdown
Vyse’s defensive play in addition to Valorant may challenge current strategies. Her specialization let Vyse’s skills create space for her and the team to move around. These are the following abilities in her kit:
Arc Rose (E): It is a redeployable trap that blinds enemies in its line of sight after activation.
Shear (Q): Another trap in her skillset where a liquid metal forms an unbreakable barrier behind the enemies who trigger it.
Razorvine (C): This cluster of liquid metal slows and damages enemies within the range when activated.
Steel Garden (X – Ultimate): Vyse temporarily disables the primary weapons of enemies that are in its area of effect.
To sum it up, Vyse’s abilities are perfect to control specific map areas and do isolated fights. When her ultimate is utilized during crucial moments, it can change the game and lead her team to victory.
How to Unlock Vyse
After Vyse’s release on August 28, 2024, on the 9.04 update, excitement for Vyse’s gameplay experience grew. Riot has several options to unlock Vyse within the game:
The first option is through the Vyse Recruitment event. In this, players will not need to spend coins but will have to earn an XP of 200,000 within 27 days of her release.
Another option is to use an active Xbox Game Pass subscription. Make sure your accounts are linked to unlock Vyse. If both options are unavailable, you may opt to purchase using Valorant Points (VP).
Once the event ends, players can use Kingdom Coins (KC) or Agent Unlock Tokens to avail Vyse.
Conclusion
This charismatic presence is set to add excitement to the gameplay possibilities of Valorant. From her trailer to her debut, Vyse’s popularity has been immense in the community. The hype builds around her skills and possible connection to other agents, making people await her arrival.
More updates and strategies are about to come as players begin to master Vyse’s playstyle. In the meantime, they can enjoy creating lore around her and exploring her skillset as players await Riot Games releases on her origin.