In the lore-rich world of Valorant, there is one Agent that soars above the rest – Jett. Her fast-paced and flexible playing style has made her an Agent with one of the highest pick rates in competitive and professional play. However, her ability to defy gravity is more than just a gameplay quirk; it’s a reflection of her intriguing backstory.
Why Does Jett Have The Ability To Fly?
Jett’s ability to fly in Valorant stems from her Radiant powers, which not only allow her to propel herself through the air but also use the wind to manipulate other objects.
Jett’s wind powers manifest themselves in the form of abilities, most notably Updraft. This ability allows her to boost herself upwards, from where she can either land on high places to catch enemies off-guard or perform a deadly combo with her Ultimate ability, Blade Storm, firing daggers at enemies with pin-point accuracy if you’re great at aiming for the head.
On top of that, the Duelist Agent’s Tailwind ability allows her to perform a quick dash in any direction with a burst of air. While she uses her wind powers in a very simple fashion in the game, we know from Valorant’s cinematics that she has greater control over the wind as we often see her whirling objects using her fingers.
Now, you might be wondering how exactly Jett got her superhuman abilities, and to answer that, we need to journey back to a time long before the term “Valorant” ever found its place in the game’s universe.
How Did Jett Get Her Powers?
While it’s unknown how Jett and other Radiants got their powers, we do know that it all began at an event known as the First Light. This event resulted in the activation of a mysterious substance called Radianite.
In its wake, the world was quick to adopt this element as a new power source for technological advancements. Yet, perhaps an even more intriguing outcome of the First Light was the “activation” of Radiants all across the world, including Jett.
Although we can’t say for certain how exactly Jett found herself soaring above buildings, one possible explanation points to her Radiant biological makeup. This genetic mutation is believed to be hereditary and can be triggered through Radianite. This might also explain why there are so few Radiants even though the First Light was a global event.
Another explanation could be that Jett was involved in a Radianite-powered event, like a rift storm, resulting in the alteration of her genetic composition. Or maybe she is a product of experimentation conducted by Valorant’s antagonistic company, Kingdom.
Regardless of what theory proves true, we’re optimistic that Riot Games will unveil her origin story in the near future as they continue to expand Valorant’s lore through in-game hints and cinematics.
Conclusion
Jett’s mastery over the wind and her ability to take flight are rooted in the mysterious substance known as Radianite. Yet, as one might expect, Radianite’s impact on the world of Valorant extends far beyond granting Jett some invisible wings. To find out more about this mysterious element and its effect on the world of Valorant, check out more lore guides on our site!