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Weapons and stats - Valorant

Learn about every weapon in Valorant, its stats, and how best to use it in combat.

Sam Chandler

April 8, 2020 6:15 AM

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There are a lot of weapons in Valorant. Depending on your playstyle, and perhaps your funds, picking the right weapon for the round is going to be important. The only way you can do this, is if you know the details of every weapon in your arsenal.

All weapons - Valorant

Players will find 18 weapons available in Valorant. Of these eighteen weapons, only two will be the most commonly used: the tactical knife and classic pistol. The reason for this is that these are the two weapons every player spawns with in the first round. Now whether or not you use these in the first round or buy another weapon is going to come down to your team's strategy. However, these two weapons make up the foundation of the experience and you should practice using them.

Under construction: The following guide is being developed as we get more hands-on time with Valorant. Anticipate more details on each weapon, including strategies and general thoughts, in the coming days. For now, enjoy some stats.

Melee

There is not a lot of information about the only melee weapon in Valorant, but as Doug always says, "You run faster with a knife", and the same holds true here. If you can account for the weapon-swap time, consider holding the knife to quickly get around the map. This also does considerable damage and will likely be a great option if you manage to flank someone.

Sidearms

Classic

Shorty

Frenzy

Ghost

Sheriff

SMGs

Stinger

Spectre

Shotguns

Bucky

Judge

Rifles

Bulldog

Guardian

Phantom

Vandal

Snipers

Marshal

Operator

Heavies

Ares

Odin

Now that you’ve got a good grasp on the values of each weapon in Valorant, you can use that knowledge to make more informed decision mid-game. Be sure to check out the Shacknews Valorant page for more helpful guides to get you started and on-track.

Sam Chandler

Guides Editor

Hailing from the land down under, Sam Chandler brings a bit of the southern hemisphere flair to his work. After bouncing round a few universities, securing a bachelor degree, and entering the video game industry, he's found his new family here at Shacknews as a Guides Editor. There's nothing he loves more than crafting a guide that will help someone. If you need help with a guide, or notice something not quite right, you can message him on X: @SamuelChandler