Valorant features a "half-defuse" mechanic. Once the progress bar reaches 50% (3.5 seconds), the sound effect changes, signaling to both teams that the Spike can now be completed in a second 3.5-second burst.
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Certain agents like Jett can use abilities (like hovering) to start the defuse sound before they even hit the ground, masking their exact position with landing footsteps to create a more convincing fake. 2. Digital Audio & Trolling Valorant features a "half-defuse" mechanic