Waylay Joins VALORANT as a New Duelist Abilities, Release Date & More

Valorant’s newest Initiator, Tejo, just dropped in Patch 10.00, but Riot isn’t slowing down! Up next? A brand-new Duelist, Waylay, is set to make a flashy entrance—and they’re bringing some seriously wild abilities to the game.

Meet Waylay: The Next Duelist

During the Masters Bangkok tournament on March 2, 2025, Riot gave us a full Agent showcase trailer, officially introducing Waylay. They’ll be available for all VCT Leagues starting March 13, 2025, which means pro players will get to show off their potential right away.

But when do we get to play them?

 

Waylay Release Date

• Launch Date: March 5, 2025
• Update: Valorant Season 2025: Act 2
• Release Time: Depends on your region (exact times TBD)

Get ready to insta-lock because this Duelist is about to change the game.

Waylay’s Abilities Breakdown

Waylay’s kit is all about speed, aggression, and flashy plays—perfect for a Duelist. Here’s what they’re bringing to the fight:

Refract

• Drops a light beacon on the floor.
• Reactivate to zip back to it with temporary invulnerability—great for risky plays!

 

 

Light Speed

• Primary Fire: Dash forward twice.
• ALT Fire: Dash once (first dash can go upwards).
• Basically, you’re zipping around like a hyper-speed ghost.

 

 

Saturate

• Tosses a light cluster that explodes on impact.
• Slows down enemy movement and weapon handling—great for disrupting fights.

 

 

Convergent Paths (Ultimate)

• Fires a beam of light that expands over time.
• After a brief delay, you gain a huge speed boost, while enemies caught in the beam get slowed.
• Basically, you’re a blinding speed demon, controlling the battlefield with pure energy.

 

 

Waylay’s First Teaser – Hidden in Plain Sight

Waylay wasn’t just a surprise drop—Riot had already sneakily teased them in the Dawn of the Duelist cinematic. In it, Tejo messages an unknown contact, saying:

“This crew has potential, but they’re not you. Stand by.”

Could he have been referring to Waylay? Definitely.

Fans also noticed:

• Waylay’s hand appearing in the cinematic.
• Floating outlines of their silhouette.
• A reflection in Raze’s eyes that might hint at their abilities.

Riot loves their hidden Easter eggs, and this one definitely got the community hyped.

How Will Waylay Change Valorant’s Meta?

With their crazy movement, fast-paced dashes, and beam-based Ult, Waylay could completely shift how Duelists are played. Will they be a new must-pick for entry fraggers, or will they need some tweaking after launch? Only time will tell!

One thing’s for sure—March 5 can’t come soon enough!