Source: Riot to test buffs for Yoru, Phoenix, KAYO

https://twitter.com/GeorgeCGed/status/1540455466693697536
(i know its lorge leddes but hes a reliable source i dont remember many cases of false reports)
Riot is going to be testing Yoru, Phoenix, AND kay/o buffs this weekend in PBE. Thoughts?
IMO Kayo doesnt need a buff but phoenix buffs sound exciting.
EDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantPBE/comments/vk0qlu/jun_24_2022_valorant_501_pbe_patch_notes_bug/ (Thanks hiawog)

Yoru's ultimate is getting buffed, with an increased duration from 10 -> 12 seconds, and the ultimate cancel is being decreased from 1.2s -> 0.8s.

Kay/o's nade is recieving a nerf and a buff- Smaller coverage, however it no longer needs line of sight to deal damage. Also, only allies can hear him being revived from an ultimate, except for a brief initial noise just like a spike tap.

Phoenix is getting a lot more changes. His flash is getting a shorter fuse, from 0.7s to 0.5s, and the flash time is being increased, from 1.1s to 1.5 seconds. After an ultimate, he will keep the shields that he originally ulted with, and the weapon re-equip is shorter when using his wall if he does not curve it.

Here's what they've said about Phoenix:

Phoenix

We believe Phoenix's Curveball is the cornerstone of his kit, and as we explored adjustment options it became clear that Curveball being more powerful unlocks his kit as a whole. So we wanted to assess Phoenix in a world where Curveball is more competitive with the rest of the ecosystem to get a sense for the impact of the changes. We view Phoenix as an aggressive entry Agent, so the additional Run It Back and Blaze changes are intended to support his proactive intentions when taking space or fights early on into rounds.

Curveball (Q)

Flash Max duration increased 1.1s >>> 1.5s

Flash Windup decreased .7s >>> .5s

Blaze (C)

Phoenix will now equip his weapon earlier if he stops bending his wall

Run it Back (X)

Phoenix will now spawn at the marker with the amount of shields he had when the ability was cast.

Sorry anything Clown Leddes says is unreliable at this point

It's right news....some other guy also reported this

Perma [#3]

Sorry anything Clown Leddes says is unreliable at this point

It's true actually...he stole info from someone else

Perma [#3]

Sorry anything Clown Leddes says is unreliable at this point

Huh? He's barely ever falsely reported stuff. And when he does, he pretty much immediately deletes it. Sure, hes whiny and makes a lot of drama, BUT he is reliable.

Perma [#3]

Sorry anything Clown Leddes says is unreliable at this point

Nah the riot dev posted too

Perma [#3]

Sorry anything Clown Leddes says is unreliable at this point

George is a little cuck, but this is true. This is info he yeeted from Reddit about PBE testing these changes out.

TmhariMummy [#5]

It's true actually...he stole info from someone else

Well, thats the cornerstone of journalism. Its less "stealing", and more using that person as a source. Plus, it means the information gets around faster. As long as someone gets credited (which they were), then i think its a win.

gerritz [#2]

Here's what they've said about Phoenix:

Phoenix

We believe Phoenix's Curveball is the cornerstone of his kit, and as we explored adjustment options it became clear that Curveball being more powerful unlocks his kit as a whole. So we wanted to assess Phoenix in a world where Curveball is more competitive with the rest of the ecosystem to get a sense for the impact of the changes. We view Phoenix as an aggressive entry Agent, so the additional Run It Back and Blaze changes are intended to support his proactive intentions when taking space or fights early on into rounds.

Curveball (Q)

Flash Max duration increased 1.1s >>> 1.5s

Flash Windup decreased .7s >>> .5s

Blaze (C)

Phoenix will now equip his weapon earlier if he stops bending his wall

Run it Back (X)

Phoenix will now spawn at the marker with the amount of shields he had when the ability was cast.

For sure a good change. Keeping shield and faster flashes sound really good. Any news about the Yoru or Kayo changes or no?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantPBE/comments/vk0qlu/jun_24_2022_valorant_501_pbe_patch_notes_bug/

hiawog [#11]

https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantPBE/comments/vk0qlu/jun_24_2022_valorant_501_pbe_patch_notes_bug/

thanks. ill edit this into the full post.

I thought of that rib change pretty good

edit: added agent changes to main post.

kayo good in pro play but i agree not much in ranked, i wonder if the ranked buffs will make him insane in pro play

turkey [#15]

kayo good in pro play but i agree not much in ranked, i wonder if the ranked buffs will make him insane in pro play

yeah, its definitely interesting. Its only a slight buff, but it may change pro play a lot.

gerritz [#2]

Here's what they've said about Phoenix:

Phoenix

We believe Phoenix's Curveball is the cornerstone of his kit, and as we explored adjustment options it became clear that Curveball being more powerful unlocks his kit as a whole. So we wanted to assess Phoenix in a world where Curveball is more competitive with the rest of the ecosystem to get a sense for the impact of the changes. We view Phoenix as an aggressive entry Agent, so the additional Run It Back and Blaze changes are intended to support his proactive intentions when taking space or fights early on into rounds.

Curveball (Q)

Flash Max duration increased 1.1s >>> 1.5s

Flash Windup decreased .7s >>> .5s

Blaze (C)

Phoenix will now equip his weapon earlier if he stops bending his wall

Run it Back (X)

Phoenix will now spawn at the marker with the amount of shields he had when the ability was cast.

w changes, not sure if it will be enough but finally he's getting some attention

egg80085 [#17]

w changes, not sure if it will be enough but finally he's getting some attention

yes, i think there will have to be a few more changes but for now these changes give me hope for his future lol