In competitive FPS games where you can buy the guns you use, having the right tools in your arsenal can mean the difference between an easy victory or a quick defeat, especially in Valorant , a highly successful game that will come out of beta soon . This is why it is always important to know which weapons are worth your time, and which are not. Even though the type of gun people get comes down to personal preference, there are some that are so much better than the rest, that it might be worth pushing yourself to try different playstyles.
While everyone is free to play Valorant any way that they want, getting guns that are clearly the strongest may lead to more victories in the end. In this list, you will get to know which guns are more likely to get you more wins.
10 Ares
If you are not a big fan of lining up your every shot perfectly, and would much rather expose your enemies to a wave of bullets flying their way, then Ares might be the gun for you. Ares doesn't deal a lot of damage per shot, however, its high rate of fire more than makes up for it if you catch your enemy off guard, especially in a tighter area or up close. It's also not extremely expensive, meaning you can get it relatively early without spending too much.
Get it if you're uncertain about your aiming skills, as it will do its best to shoot enough bullets at your enemies so that you'll hit them at least a couple of times.
9 Stinger
Starting off we have the Stinger, which is an SMG with decent damage at close to mid-range. While it's not strong enough to lead to one-shot-kills, it can get you through situations where an enemy pops up right in front of you, which usually leads to panic and spraying bullets everywhere. Its relatively fast rate of fire means that you don't have to be very precise with your shots.
It's not too cheap, however, so in some situations it might be worth getting for its damage output, while in others it can be better to just save the credits instead.
8 Odin
Odin can be summed up as being the beefed-up version of Ares, as it is simply put Ares, but better. Odin shoots faster and harder, making it a perfect gun to spray and pray with, as it is virtually impossible to miss enemies with it in close to mid-range, especially in tighter areas. The main drawback of Odin is its price, as it costs more than some of the top-ranking guns in the game while lacking their damage output and accuracy.
If you have credits to spare and just want to go guns blazing, Odin is the perfect pick for you.
7 Sheriff
Sheriff is a revolver that has the title of the strongest handgun in Valorant , mainly due to its raw damage output . By having a relatively low cost, you can get it in the first round of the game, and because it has such high damage, any headshots you get against enemies with no armor are guaranteed one-hit-kills. Sure, it's not as useful in the later rounds if your economy is strong, but if you master using this gun as soon as possible, your early rounds will be a walk in the park.
This is one handgun that is not to be taken lightly, because despite its low cost it can do a lot of damage.
6 Marshal
If you're not a big fan of getting close and personal with enemies, and you don't have a lot of credits to spare, then Marshal is the perfect weapon. It is a sniper rifle that does very good damage, especially considering its relatively low price. Being a cheap sniper, however, it offers damage that falls a bit short from giving you one-shot-kills against enemies with armor, as well as a pretty slow rate of fire.
Regardless, the damage output is still quite high, assuming you can get headshots consistently.
5 Guardian
Guardian is perfect for anyone who likes a gun with very decent damage output, as well as it being a single-fire gun. The gun isn't too expensive, yet offers just enough damage to make it a good pick in most situations. Although its effectiveness at scoring kills can't hold a candle to some of the top guns on the list, the Guardian is still a very powerful gun, especially in the earlier rounds.
If you're not a big fan of sniper rifles with giant scopes, but still like the single-fire design, then look no further.
4 Spectre
For any fans of SMGs, the Spectre is absolutely perfect, as it offers very good firepower, rate of fire, and clip size for a very low cost. It is so effective, in fact, that despite its damage output looking deceptively low, a couple of quick headshots with the Spectre is enough to kill an enemy wearing armor. Because it has a very high rate of fire, it also makes it perfect for firefights that get very close and personal.
There is no reason why you shouldn't try this gun out, as it is the definition of jack of all trades.
3 Phantom
The Phantom can be considered as the big brother of the Spectre, as it takes everything the Spectre offers and turns it up a few notches. Pretty much everything about the Phantom is great - the damage output is big, the rate of fire is fast, and the magazine size allows players to spray bullets at the general direction of enemies for longer. The only downside is that it costs a fair amount of credits, meaning that there is little to no chance you'll be able to afford it in the early rounds.
Despite its cost, it is still a very strong weapon that is highly recommended to any player, be they an expert of FPS games or someone completely new.
2 Vandal
The Vandal is the favorite weapon of a lot of Valorant players for various reasons. Although the huge pricetag might drive away some, it more than makes up for it with good accuracy, good rate of fire, and damage that doesn't degrade depending on the distance of your target. This means that player accuracy is rewarded, as headshots with this gun are guaranteed kills, regardless of how far the enemy is or if they're wearing armor.
If you can afford it, definitely give Vandal a try, because it is without a doubt one of the most powerful guns in the game.
1 Operator
If you ever wondered which gun in Valorant Tips is the definition of "one-hit-kill", then the only answer you will ever get is Operator. It is a sniper rifle that is considered to be the "AWP" of Valorant , and rightly so. With ridiculously high damage and cover penetration, this sniper is an absolute monster in the hands of a skilled player. Since the Operator is a sniper rifle, it has the drawback of having a slow rate of fire and small magazines. Due to its raw power it is also one of the most expensive guns in the game.
For players confident in their aiming skills the Operator is a must-have, as it can singlehandedly turn difficult fights into a breeze.
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