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All weapon stats in VALORANT

Learn the stats behind the guns.

Jerome Heath

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Hayley Andrews

Published: Jun 2, 2024 11:32 pm

VALORANT is an Agent-based shooter, much like Overwatch. While abilities are essential to the game’s identity, weapons are at its core. So, understanding all the weapons you can buy and when to buy them can significantly affect your gameplay.

All Weapons in VALORANT

Sidearms

Classic sidearm in Valorant. — It’s a classic for a reason. Screenshot by Dot Esports via Riot Games.

Despite their small size, sidearms can deal a fair amount of damage, even if they are generally purchased when your team is low on money or if you need to save it. The best sidearms in VALORANT are Ghost and Sheriff, as they can each deal over 100 head damage and over 30 to the body.

Gun	Cost	Stats (penetration)	Head	Body	Legs and arms	Dropoff distance	Fire rate	Run speed	Reload speed	Magazine
Classic	Free	6.75/2.22 (low)	78/66	26/22	22/18	30m	6.75	5.73	1.75	12
Shorty	150	3.3 (low)	24/16/7	12/8/3	10/6/2	9-15m	3.33	5.4	1.75	2
Frenzy	450	10 (low)	78/63	26/21	22/17	20m	10	5.73	1.5	13
Ghost	500	6.75 (medium)	105/87	30/25	25/21	30m	6.75	5.73	1.5	15
Sheriff	800	4 (high)	159/145	55/50	46/42	30m	4	5.4	2.25	6

SMGs

Spectre SMG in Valorant — The Spectre is the best SMG. Screenshot by Dot Esports via Riot Games.

Submachine guns (SMGs) are a much cheaper alternative to rifles, and you’ll typically buy them on a force buy or after a pistol round. The best SMG is the Spectre, but the cost can be brutal.

Gun	Cost	Stats (penetration)	Head	Body	Legs and arms	Dropoff distance	Fire rate	Run speed	Reload speed	Magazine
Stinger	950	18/4 (low)	67/62	27/25	22/21	20m	16	5.73	2.25	20
Spectre	1,600	13.33 (medium)	78/66	26/22	22/18	20m	13.13	5.73	2.25	30

Shotguns

Judge Shotgun in Valorant — It packs a punch. Screenshot by Dot Esports via Riot Games.

When things are looking dire, and you need a close-range, high-damage-dealing weapon, shotguns are the way to go, and they are usually what players buy in a force-buy scenario. However, the downside to shotguns is that their long-range damage is almost nonexistent. So, if you prefer sniping or dealing damage from afar, shotguns will not be your friends. Of all the shotguns in VALORANT, the Judge can be a powerful shotgun in the right hands.

Gun	Cost	Stats (penetration)	Head	Body	Legs and arms	Dropoff distance	Fire rate	Run speed	Reload speed	Magazine
Bucky	850	1.1 (low)	40/26/18	20/13/9	17/11/7	8-12m	1.1	5.06	2.5	5
Judge	1,850	3.5 (medium)	34/20/14	17/10/10	14/8/5	10-15m	3.5	5.06	2.2	7

Rifles

Bulldog rifle in Valorant — One of the best rifles. Screenshot by Dot Esports via Riot Games.

If there’s one gun type players agree is the best in the game, that would be rifles. This is because the best guns (Bulldog, Guardian, Phantom, and Vandal) only need one or two shots for them to take out an enemy Ageny. But if you’re after the best rifles, consider the Phantom and Vandal. These two offer high and fast damage consistency, and they’re semi-automatic, making combat much more destructive and enjoyable.

Gun	Cost	Stats (penetration)	Head	Body	Legs and arms	Dropoff distance	Fire rate	Run speed	Reload speed	Magazine
Bulldog	2,050	9.15/4 (medium)	115	35	29	N/A	9.14	5.4	2.5	24
Guardian	2,250	4.75 (heavy)	195	65	48	N/A	5.25	5.4	2.5	12
Phantom	2,900	11/9.9 (medium)	156/140/124	39/35/31	33/29/26	15-30m	11	5.4	2.5	30
Vandal	2,900	9.25/8.32 (medium)	160	40	34	N/A	9.75	5.4	2.5	25

Snipers

Snipers deal the most damage in VALORANT because one shot can literally one-shot an enemy Agent. While this can be highly desirable, the downside is that they’re pretty costly. But if you want to use the best sniper, get The Operator.

Operator sniper in Valorant — This is the best sniper. Screenshot by Dot Esports via Riot Games.

Gun	Cost	Stats (penetration)	Head	Body	Legs and arms	Dropoff distance	Fire rate	Run speed	Reload speed	Magazine
Marshal	950	1.5/1.2 (medium)	202	101	85	N/A	1.5	5.4	2.5	5
Outlaw	2,400	(high)	238	140	110	N/A	2.75	4.32	3.8	2/10
Operator	4,700	0.75/0.75 (high)	255	150	120	N/A	0.6	5.13	3.7	5

Heavy

Heavy guns, often referred to as heavies, are essentially bullet hoses. They aren’t too accurate, so if you’re not good at aiming, you can blame it on this weapon. They also take some time to ramp up. But the perk of heavies is that they have the potential to kill multiple enemies.

Gun	Cost	Stats (penetration)	Head	Body	Legs and arms	Dropoff distance	Fire rate	Run speed	Reload speed	Magazine
Ares	1,600	10/13 (high)	72/67	30/28	25/23	30m	10-13	5.13	3.25	50
Odin	3,200	12/15.6 (high)	95/77	38/31	32/26	30m	12-15.6	5.13	5	100

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Author

Jerome Heath

Senior editor at Dot Esports. Jerome has been in and around the gaming industry for the last eight years, and he's not going anywhere anytime soon.

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Hayley Andrews

Hayley Andrews is a staff writer for Dot Esports with a dual degree in business and human resource management. After discovering her passion for creative writing and gaming, she now writes about MOBAs, MMOs, and cozy games.