Cypher: change history

12 changes across 7 patches (Jun 9, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for VALORANT, back to Apr 28, 2026.

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Sep 22, 2026VALORANT Patch 13.06Fix 1Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where Cypher's Trapwire could look active after Cypher was killed or suppressed at the exact moment it was reactivating.

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Fixed an issue with Cypher Trapwire where the trap would look active after Cypher was killed or suppressed at the exact moment the trap was reactivating.
Sep 1, 2026VALORANT Patch 13.05Fix 2Official notes ↗

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All platforms
Fixed an issue where Cypher's Trapwire debuff could persist indefinitely on a new target if the initial target was killed just before the Trapwire triggered.

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Fixed an issue where Cypher's Trapwire debuff could persist indefinitely on a new target if the initial target was killed just before the Trapwire triggered.

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Fixed an issue where Cypher's Cyber Cage could incorrectly block flashes, detection, and other line-of-sight-dependent abilities.

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Fixed an issue where Cypher's Cyber Cage could incorrectly block flashes, detection, and other line-of-sight-dependent abilities.
Aug 18, 2026VALORANT Patch 13.04Fix 1Official notes ↗

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Fixed an issue where Cypher's Spycam minimap icon was rotated incorrectly.

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Fixed an issue where Cypher's Spycam minimap icon was rotated incorrectly.
Jul 28, 2026VALORANT Patch 13.02Fix 2Official notes ↗

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All platforms
Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage displayed incorrect visual effects when cast.

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Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage displayed incorrect visual effects when cast.

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All platforms
Fixed a rare issue where Cypher disconnected while casting Neural Theft.

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Fixed a rare issue where Cypher disconnected while casting Neural Theft.
Jul 14, 2026VALORANT Patch 13.01Fix 4Official notes ↗

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All platforms
Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage could incorrectly block line-of-sight interactions above the ability's visual effects.

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Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage could incorrectly block line-of-sight interactions above the ability's visual effects.

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Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage's trajectory indicator would not appear when throwing the ability into locations outside of Cypher's line of sight.

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Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage's trajectory indicator would not appear when throwing the ability into locations outside of Cypher's line of sight.

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All platforms
Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage would sometimes fail to play an audio cue when enemies entered through the lower portion of the cage.

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Fixed an issue where Cyber Cage would sometimes fail to play an audio cue when enemies entered through the lower portion of the cage.

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Fixed an issue where certain Spycam voice lines would not play correctly during specific actions.

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Fixed an issue where certain Spycam voice lines would not play correctly during specific actions.
Jun 23, 2026VALORANT Patch 13.00Buff 1Official notes ↗

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All platforms Trapwire · Windup
The windup on Cypher's Trapwire drops from 0.9s to 0.7s.
0.9s→0.7s

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Reduced windup from .9s to .7s.
Jun 9, 2026VALORANT Patch 12.11Fix 1Official notes ↗

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Console only
Fixed an issue where you couldn't see the Cypher camera model when placing the ability.

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Fixed an issue where you couldn't see the Cypher camera model when placing the ability.

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