Valorant Miks Agent: First Healing Controller
Verified November 6, 2026 · Status: released
Miks is Valorant’s music-powered Controller agent who launched March 18, 2026 with Patch 12.05 and Season 2026 Act 2 — the first Controller designed to heal teammates while blocking vision, with four sonic-themed abilities (Harmonize, M-Pulse, Waveform, Bassquake) and unlock via free Agent Contract or 1,000 VP instant purchase. This page covers Miks’s role, kit, release details, and how to unlock. Verified on 6 November 2026.
Source: Riot Games via multiple outlets covering Miks’s reveal at Masters Santiago 2026.
Release details
- Release date: March 18, 2026.
- Launch patch: Patch 12.05.
- Season / Act: Season 2026 Act 2 opener.
- Role: Controller — blocks enemy vision with smokes, supports allies with healing and combat buffs.
- First-of-kind: First Controller agent that heals teammates. Prior Controllers (Astra, Brimstone, Omen, Viper, Clove, Harbor) don’t have healing in their base kits.
Miks’s abilities
- Harmonize. Signature smoke / vision-block mechanic with sonic theme.
- M-Pulse. Area utility — likely combat-support mechanic.
- Waveform. Projectile or zone mechanic.
- Bassquake (Ultimate). Knocks enemies back, deafens them, and applies a heavy slow effect.
Specific cooldowns, damage values, and range numbers are in Riot’s full agent-detail page.
How to unlock Miks
- Free: Agent Contract. Complete Miks’s agent contract through normal play — missions and XP unlock him progressively.
- Instant: 1,000 Valorant Points. Pay 1,000 VP (~$10 USD equivalent) to unlock immediately.
Both paths give the same character — agent contract is slower but free.
Why Miks matters
Three reasons Miks shifted the Controller meta:
- First healing Controller. Teams previously had to choose between vision control (Controller) and healing (Sage, Phoenix, Skye). Miks combines both.
- Music-themed VFX. Standout visual identity among Controllers.
- Season 2026 Act 2 anchor. Launched alongside the Act’s new content push.
Season 2026 Act 2 context
Act 2 launched March 18, 2026 with:
- Miks (new Controller).
- Blackthorn Collection skin line.
- Refreshed Battlepass.
- Act 2-specific ranked split.
Where Miks fits in the Controller pool
| Controller | Base healing? | Smoke type |
|---|---|---|
| Astra | No | Star placement |
| Brimstone | No | Map-based smoke |
| Omen | No | Projected smoke |
| Viper | No | Toxic wall + screen |
| Clove | No | Signature smoke + heal mechanic |
| Harbor | No | Water wall + cascade |
| Miks (2026) | Yes | Sonic-themed |
Note: Clove’s “Pick Me Up” revives — not standard healing. Miks is the first Controller with true healing.
FAQ
When did Miks release?
March 18, 2026 with Patch 12.05 and Season 2026 Act 2.
What role is Miks?
Controller — blocks enemy vision with smokes and supports allies with healing and combat buffs. The first Controller designed to heal teammates.
What are Miks’s abilities?
Four sonic-themed abilities: Harmonize, M-Pulse, Waveform, and Bassquake. Bassquake is the ultimate — knocks enemies back, deafens them, and applies a heavy slow effect.
How do I unlock Miks?
Two paths: complete Miks’s Agent Contract through normal play (free, slower), or pay 1,000 Valorant Points for instant access.
Is Miks the first healing Controller?
Yes in the base-kit sense. Prior Controllers (Astra, Brimstone, Omen, Viper, Clove, Harbor) don’t have healing. Clove has a “Pick Me Up” revive but not standard healing.
Did Miks come with other Act 2 content?
Yes. Season 2026 Act 2 also brought the Blackthorn Collection skin line and a refreshed Battlepass with cosmetics.
What is Miks’s agent number?
Sources disagree — either 29th or 30th agent. The exact number depends on how retroactive adjustments are counted. The role classification (Controller) is settled.
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