Valorant's Mysterious Duelist ISO Set to Transform the Meta in Episode 7 Act 3

A new Agent, allegedly named ISO, is poised to enter Valorant's Agent roster in Episode 7 Act 3, as reported in a tweet by KLaboratories. This upcoming Duelist Agent remains shrouded in mystery, with Riot Games yet to unveil their array of abilities.

It's been nearly two years since the addition of the last Duelist, Neon, to the Valorant Agent lineup. Fans have eagerly anticipated the arrival of stronger agents, especially following the somewhat lackluster introduction of Deadlock in Act 1 of Episode 7.

Renowned leaker and data miner KLaboratories took to Twitter to inform the community of the upcoming Agent's name, ISO. Notably, KLaboratories' previous leaks have often materialized in the game's live servers.

Riot Games recently published their 'State of the Agents' blog, teasing that Agent 24 will bring fresh gameplay dynamics and alter how players approach familiar scenarios. Within the blog, they hinted at the Agent's potential ethnicity through a depiction of the character enjoying Chinese cuisine.

A recent teaser indicated that the new agent is indeed male, with Neon suggesting that he never misses a shot. While not explicitly stated, this hints at a possible focus on unparalleled accuracy and the potential for him to be a game-changing Agent with his precision.

Agent 24 could follow in the footsteps of Chamber, emerging as the next significant Agent to reshape the Valorant meta. Additionally, Jett, one of Valorant's most frequently chosen Duelists, has seen substantial nerfs, opening the door for other Agents to claim the title of top Duelist.

ISO's debut could have a substantial impact on the current meta if he arrives with exceptionally potent abilities, as some have speculated. Riot Games has a history of introducing potent Agents for Valorant, many of whom undergo multiple nerfs throughout the Episodes. Depending on his strength in the live build, Agent 24 ISO may face a similar fate.

Riot Games has typically hinted at upcoming in-game content for the forthcoming Act update through playercards. Given the close association between the "Bulletproof" playercard in the Episode 7 Act 2 Battlepass and Agent 24, we can anticipate the new Duelist's arrival at the commencement of Episode 7 Act 3, set for October 31/November 1, 2023, with specific timings varying by region.