WHAT’S IN THE VALORANT EPISODE 5 ACT 2 BATTLE PASS? The new Valorant Battle Pass launches on August 23rd, and according to producer Laura Baltz, it’s designed to evoke a central theme before the Valorant Champions event kicks off on September 2nd. “This pass was the first time we wanted to try to create a battle pass around a central theme: myths and legends,” says Baltz. “We did this for a couple of reasons. We wanted the Battle Pass to reflect some of the things that were happening in Valorant and make it feel like a memorable part of that moment for players. The Champions League is just around the corner and we can’t wait to see what legends are born from it.” VALORANT BATTLE PASS EPISODE 5 ACT 2: SKINS The Sheriff pistol is immortalized thanks to a new range of skins that add jagged patterns and either a gold, red, blue or bright brass color scheme, perfect for looking sleek and stylish while popping some heads. The Immortal Sheriff comes with the free portion of the battle pass. The Vandal assault rifle, however, which also comes in gold, blue, brass and dark green, is paid for. The Stinger and Guardian have also been immortalized, giving you a range of weapon options if you want to show off this new skin. There’s also Phantom, who along with Melee, Judge, Ghost and Bucky have been kitted out with the new Piedra del Sol skin. Massive and colorful, it seems to be based on ancient Aztec architecture, especially those large, Mesoamerican totems. Of all the new skins, this one is the most connected to the “myths and legends” element that Baltz mentions, injecting some history and mystery into your kills. VALORANT BATTLE PASS EPISODE 5 ACT 2: GUN BUDDIES First, there’s the White Snake, a slippery and cunning snake perfect for sneaky players. There’s also a hummingbird if you’re more into fleet of feet, a fast-moving agent, and a very cool Kitsune mask. Our personal favorite is called Crunch the Numbers, a little pocket calculator vital to adding up all those kills (or, more often for us, deaths). There are also two small apples, one bright red, one gold – a nice complement to your new Immortalized skin – as well as a coin to commemorate the release of Episode 5 Act 2. The most elaborate is probably Kiss the Frog, an adorable small amphibian perched on a lily, wearing a crown. Finally, Completely Crackers is a round chicken egg, broken in half. If you’re more of a wild spray and pray type agent, this would probably suit. VALORANT BATTLE PASS EPISODE 5 ACT 2 PLAYER CARDS: The standout here is definitely the Spike Showdown, an homage to the beloved Spider-Man that shows the Spider-Man meme. We’d also recommend “KAY/O KO,” which features our favorite robotic agent pummeling an opponent with Street Fighter-style health bars. There are many more player cards in Episode 5, Act 2, including the stylish Rising Tide and the group photo-style Meet Your Maker. We won’t spoil it all, but needless to say, your cards will look better than ever. VALORANT BATTLE PASS EPISODE 5 ACT 2: SPRAYS Again, there are dozens of new sprays – Icebox walls will look very alive. Our two favorites are called Guess That’s It, perfect for expressing your utter desperation in a losing streak, and HeHeHe, a small, laughing frog that’s sure to take out your enemies. There’s also a great one for Brimstone, but we won’t give it away. VALORANT BATTLE PASS EPISODE 5 RELEASE ACT: DATE Remember, the Valorant Episode 5, Act 2 battle pass will be released online on August 23rd, so by the time you read it, you’ll be able to log in and claim your rewards. If you want to get the most out of the new Episode, be sure to check out our guide for five tips for getting started in Valorant. We also have a comprehensive rundown of all Valorant Agents and their abilities, as well as the full patch notes for Valorant 5.04. So, get ready and happy hunting.
