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Top 10 Weapons in Valorant (UPDATED)

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Valorant - February 22nd 2021, 14:48 GMT+1

Bucky valorant — 10. BUCKY I SHOTGUN I COST 900 I HEAD DAMAGE 44, BODY DAMAGE 22, LEGS 19 — Shotguns are usually not that good in tactical shooters but if you want to get up close and personal, the Bucky is your best bet. You're not only sure to win any close encounter, but also any encounters within 15 meters. That's pretty good for a shotgun (well, more like shotFUN in this case)! Oh, and this bad-boy is insanely cheap for its power. Hurry the f**k up and get the Bucky, mate. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant bulldog — 9. BULLDOG I ASSAULT RIFLE I COST 2100 I HEAD DAMAGE 116, BODY DAMAGE 35, LEGS 30 — A pretty awesome weapon, especially for that cheap as f**k price! It might not be the most powerful gun in the game, but it has really good headshot damage, and a reasonable fire rate of 9.5 rounds per second. It definitely packs a punch: Tight aim, and damage high enough to drop opponents with better guns. You're going to get all this while saving money to buy something bigger and better... (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Marshal — 8. MARSHAL I SNIPER I COST 1100 I HEAD DAMAGE 202, BODY DAMAGE 101, LEGS 85 — If you want to snipe, but don’t quite have the cash for the best sniper in the game yet, the Marshal is for you. An entry-level sniper that shoots rather fast for a rifle, but doesn’t have one-shot kills unless you click heads consistently. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Sheriff — 7. SHERIFF I SIDEARM I COST 800 I HEAD DAMAGE 160, BODY DAMAGE 55, LEGS 47 — The sheriff is the most powerful and most expensive of all of Valorant's pistols. Still, compared to the big boys, this is a budget buy, and a good eco-round option. In capable hands with steady aim, the Sheriff’s damage is deadly, and drops anyone in 1-3 shots, even at longer distances. If you can’t handle the recoil, this weapon might not be for you. If you can, though… get ready for hate mail. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Guardian — 6. GUARDIAN I RIFLE I COST 2700 I HEAD DAMAGE 195, BODY DAMAGE 65, LEGS 49 — The Guardian is the sheriff equivalent of an Assault Rifle. It’s a slower, single fire weapon, with high recoil. It’s a one-shot kill if you’re a head clicker. Due to its price, most people are better off with lower priced weapons, or saving up for more of the higher-tier guns. In the right hands though, the Guardian is a deadly rifle. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Ghost — 5. GHOST I SIDEARM I COST 500 I HEAD DAMAGE 105, BODY DAMAGE 25, LEGS 21 — The ghost is cheap and quiet, but still has good damage output over long range, where it can drop an enemy with one or two headshots. Its damage only drops after 30 meters, so for those of you who have good aim, this is a very effective and eco-friendly weapon. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Spectre — 4. SPECTRE I SMG I COST 1600 I HEAD DAMAGE 78, BODY DAMAGAE 26, LEGS 22 — The Spectre is probably the best SMG in the game. It deals overwhelming damage at close range, due to its high fire rate, and a recoil that’s easy to control. Since its damage drops at over 20m distance, it's used best at close and medium range. Its affordability makes the Spectre an especially good choice early on. It is deadly when bought in the second round, and the best purchase for eco rounds. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Operator — 3. OPERATOR I SNIPER I COST 4500 I HEAD DAMAGE 255, BODY DAMAGE 150, LEGS 127 — This is your one-shot-one-kill highlight-reel weapon. It's so good in the right hands that it makes people quit the game. It may be the most expensive weapon in the Valorant, but it's also the most powerful! Keep in mind, though, you have to aim down sights before you shoot, and there is no way to cancel the reload animation. If you don’t know what you’re doing, this weapon can easily make you look silly. However, if your aim is right and the bullet hits… don’t worry about following up, your enemy’s already dead. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Phantom — 2. PHANTOM I RIFLE I COST 2900 I HEAD DAMAGE 156, BODY DAMAGE 39, LEGS 33 — To many, the Phantom is the best gun in the game. It has very high damage output and a high fire rate, with manageable recoil. This gives the Phantom almost SMG like features in close-quarters. With a right-click you can get even greater accuracy, at the cost of firing rate - thus, it's also good for long distance engagements. That makes the Phantom very versatile. Its drawback is that the damage drop after 20 meters. It's not by much, but enough to no longer allow one shot kills on headshots. (Credit: Riot Games)

Valorant Vandal — 1. VANDAL I RIFLE I COST 2900 I HEAD DAMAGE 156, BODY DAMAGE 39, LEGS 33 — Some say Phantom, some say Vandal, but for us, the Vandal is the best weapon in Valorant. It has a slower rate of fire than the Phantom, and more recoil, but it makes up for that with more damage from any range. The Vandal does not have damage drop off, so with the right aim, headshots are a one-shot kill from any distance. If you're confident in your aim, and don’t always need to get up close and personal, this is the best weapon in the game. (Credit: Riot Games)

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Valorant has huge variety compared to other shooters. There's a whole lot more to it than just pulling the trigger, with a deep need to utilize hero abilities effectively, have good communication, and a complex in-game economy to worry about. At the end of the day, though, Valorant is a tactical shooter: more often than not, the better gun wins. Which one is the best, though? Let's find out.

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Updated on Feb. 22, 2021. Update written by Evan Williams.

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Valorant has huge variety compared to other shooters. There's a whole lot more to it than just pulling the trigger, with a deep need to utilize hero abilities effectively, have good communication, and a complex in-game economy to worry about. At the end of the day, though, Valorant is a tactical shooter: more often than not, the better gun wins. Which one is the best, though? Let's find out.

READ MORE:

For more gaming and esports news, stick to EarlyGame. Get engaged through our Twitter and Facebook, and check out our YouTube channel!

Updated on Feb. 22, 2021. Update written by Evan Williams.