In Valorant, there are two kinds of skins. The first, cheaper skins only alter the appearance of the associated gun, which is what most FPS players are used to. The second, more expensive kinds of skins are those that, on top of changing appearance (through multiple variants), add legitimate special animations, unique sound effects, and finisher sequences.
These, the second kind of skins, set the standard high and distinguish Valorant from games that rely on low-effort skins to generate revenue from microtransactions. Let’s dive deep into the top five best skins ranked for each gun in Valorant, starting from everyone’s favorite; The Classic!
Classic
The Classic is the default sidearm all players spawn in with every round. On top of being free, it is unique for having two firing modes: semi-automatic mode and burst mode.
4. Glitchpop Classic
The Glitch pop Classic was part of the second Glitchpop bundle released in version 2.02 during Episode 2 Act 1 (February 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Blue, Red, and Gold and a cool finisher animations.
3. RGX 11z Pro Classic
The RGX 11z Pro Classic, the third-best Classic skin, was part of the second RGX 11z Pro bundle released in version 4.08 during Episode 4 Act 3 (April 2022). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow.
2. Spectrum Classic
The Spectrum Classic, the second-best Classic skin, was part of the Spectrum bundle released in version 3.05 during Episode 3 Act 2 (September 2021). Costing 2675 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Black, Red, and Purple/Pink.
1. Prime Classic
The Prime Classic, one of the best and cool classic skin, was part of the Prime skin lines released in version 1.0 during Episode 1 Act 1 (June 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Orange, Blue, and Yellow.
Shorty
The Shorty is a sidearm that costs 150 credits in Valorant. Much like a sawed-off shotgun, it excels at a close-range gunfight, which is why players like to play with it inside smokes on save rounds.
4. Wasteland Shorty
The Wasteland Shorty was part of the Wasteland bundle released in version 1.12 during Episode 1 Act 3 (November 2020). Costing 1275 VP, it comes with no variants.
3. Oni Shorty
The Oni Shorty was part of the Oni bundle released in version 1.04 during Episode 1 Act 1 (July 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Orange, Black, Green, and White. My personal favorite skin while playing with Sage, Cypher, Phoenix, or Jett.
2. Neptune Shorty
The Neptune Shorty was part of the Neptune bundle released in version 4.10 during Episode 4 Act 3 (May 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in two variants: White and Black.
1. Prelude to Chaos Shorty
The Prelude to Chaos Shorty, was part of the Prelude to Chaos bundle (one of the great skins bundle) released in version 5.0 during Episode 5 Act 1 (June 2022). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Black, Green, White, and Blue.
Frenzy
The Frenzy is a sidearm that costs 450 credits in Valorant. Being the only automatic gun in its category, it tends to obliterate all other sidearms in close range when adequately sprayed.
4. Elderflame Frenzy
The Elderflame Frenzy was part of the Elderflame bundle released in version 1.03 during Episode 1 Act 1 (July 2020). Costing 2475 VP, it comes in four variants: Yellow, Red, Blue, and Dark.
3. Prime 2.0 Frenzy
The Prime//2.0 Frenzy was part of the Prime 2.0 bundle released in version 2.04 during Episode 2 Act 2 (March 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Gold, Green, and Orange.
2. Ion Frenzy
The Ion Frenzy was part of the second Ion skin line released in version 5.08 during Episode 5 Act 3 (October 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Green, Yellow, and Blue.
1. Glitchpop Frenzy
The Glitchpop Frenzy, the best of the best Valorant skins for the Frenzy, was part of the Glitchpop bundle released in version 1.05 during Episode 1 Act 2 (August 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Blue, Red, and Gold.
Best Valorant Skins For The Ghost
The Ghost is a sidearm that costs 500 credits in Valorant. It is a semi-automatic gun that shoots faster than the Classic and is suitable for gunfights at any range in pistol round.
4. Gaia’s Vengeance Ghost
The Gaia’s Vengeance Ghost was part of the Gaia’s Vengeance bundle released in version 4.04 during Episode 4 Act 2 (Match 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Blue, Green, and Orange.
3. Magepunk Ghost
The Magepunk Ghost was part of the Magepunk bundle released in version 2.06 during Episode 2 Act 2 (March 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Blue, Green, Purple, and Orange.
2. Ruination Ghost
The Ruination Ghost was part of the Ruination bundle released in version 3.01 during Act 1 of Episode 3 (July 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Purple, Orange, and Green.
1. Soverign Ghost
The Soverign Ghost, the best of the most sought-after Valorant skins for the Ghost, was part of the Soverign bundle released in version 1.01 during Episode 1 Act 1 (June 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Gold, Silver, and Purple.
Best Sheriff Skins
The Sheriff is a sidearm that costs 800 credits in Valorant. It is a semi-automatic gun that has a fire rate less than the Ghost but can one-shot headshot full-armor enemies up to 30 meters away. Below we have listed some of the best and Cool Valorant Sheriff Skins.
4. Reaver Sheriff
The Reaver Sheriff was part of the Reaver bundle released in version 1.11 during Episode 1 Act 3 (October 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Red, Black, and White. Most wanted by Jett, Phoenix, Sage, Reyna and Cypher main players.
3. Sentinels of Light Sheriff
The Sentinels of Light Sheriff was part of the Sentinels of Light bundle released in version 3.02 during Episode 3 Act 1 (July 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Gold, Pink, Red/Green, and Blue/Purple.
2. Singularity Sheriff
The Singularity Sheriff was part of the Singularity bundle released in version 1.10 during Episode 1 Act 3 (October 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Black, Blue, Red, and Purple.
1. Ion Sheriff
The Ion Sheriff, one of the most popular Valorant skins for the Sheriff, was part of the Ion skin lines released in version 1.12 during Episode 1 Act 3 (November 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes with no variants. This skin is a must if you play with Jett or Reyna.
Stinger
The Stinger is an SMG that costs 950 credits in Valorant. At hip-fire, it shoots in fully-automatic mode, and during aim-down sight, it shoots in semi-automatic burst mode.
4. Sakura Stinger
The Sakura Stinger was part of the Sakura bundle released in version 1.0 during Episode 1 Act 1 (June 2020). Costing 1275 VP, it comes with no variants.
3. RGX Stinger
The RGX 11z Pro Stinger was part of the RGX 11z Pro bundle released in version 3.07 during Episode 3 Act 2 (October 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow.
2. Soverign Stinger
The Soverign Stinger was part of the Soverign bundle released in version 1.01 during Episode 1 Act 1 (June 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Gold, Silver, and Purple.
1. Prelude to Chaos Stinger
The Prelude to Chaos Stinger was part of the Prelude to Chaos bundle released in version 5.0 during Episode 5 Act 1 (June 2022). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Black, Green, White, and Blue.
Spectre
The Spectre is an SMG that costs 1600 credits in Valorant. Even though its silencer slightly reduces its fire rate compared to the Stinger, it is viable at a slightly longer range with less erratic recoil.
4. Singularity Spectre
The Singularity Spectre was part of the Singularity bundle released in version 1.10 during Episode 1 Act 3 (October 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Black, Blue, Red, and Purple.
3. Recon Spectre
The Recon Spectre was part of the Recon bundle released in version 3.04 during Episode 3 Act 1 (August 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Yellow, Red, Blue, and Green.
2. Ruination Spectre
The Ruination Spectre was part of the Ruination bundle released in version 3.01 during Act 1 of Episode 3 (July 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Purple, Orange, and Green.
1. Magepunk Spectre
The Magepunk Spectre was part of the Magepunk bundle released in version 2.06 during Episode 2 Act 2 (March 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Blue, Green, Purple, and Orange.
Bucky
The Bucky is a shotgun that costs 850 credits in Valorant. It has two firing modes: a short-range burst with a wide pellet spread and a long-range fire with a tiger pellet spread.
4. Origin Bucky
The Origin Bucky was part of the Origin bundle released in version 2.11 during Episode 2 Act 3 (June 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Brown, Green, Red, and White.
3. Ion Bucky
The Ion Bucky was part of the Ion bundle released in version 1.12 during Episode 1 Act 3 (November 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes with no variants.
2. Oni Bucky
The Oni Bucky, the second-best weapon skin for the Bucky, was part of the Oni bundle released in version 1.04 during Episode 1 Act 1 (July 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Orange, Black, Green, and White.
1. Prime 2.0 Bucky
The Prime//2.0 Bucky, the most popular of the best weapon skins for the Bucky, was part of the second Prime skin line released in version 2.04 during Episode 2 Act 2 (March 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Gold, Green, and Orange.
Judge
The Judge is a shotgun that costs 1850 credits in Valorant. Unlike the Bucky, it is an automatic shotgun capable of rapidly firing shells and annihilating enemies in close-quarters combat.
4. Undercity Judge
The Undercity Judge was part of the Undercity bundle released in version 4.03 during Episode 4 Act 1 (February 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes with no variants.
3. ChronoVoid Judge
The ChronoVoid Judge was part of the ChronoVoid bundle released in version 5.06 during Episode 5 Act 2 (September 2022). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Purple, Red, and Black.
2. Glitchpop Judge
The Glitchpop Judge, the second-best weapon skin for the Judge, was part of the Glitchpop bundle released in version 1.05 during Episode 1 Act 2 (August 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Blue, Red, and Gold.
1. Elderflame Judge
The Elderflame Judge, was part of the Elderflame bundle (one of the great valorant bundle) released in version 1.03 during Episode 1 Act 1 (July 2020). Costing 2475 VP, it comes in four variants: Yellow, Red, Blue, and Dark.
Bulldog
The Bulldog is a rifle that costs 2050 credits in Valorant. Like the Stinger (except with much more range), it shoots in fully-automatic mode at hip-fire and semi-automatic bursts when aiming down sight.
4. Cryostasis Bulldog
The Cryostasis Bulldog was part of the Cryostasis bundle released in version 5.12 during Episode 5 Act 3 (December 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes with no variants.
3. Protocol 781-A Bulldog
The Protocol 781-A Bulldog was part of the Protocol 781-A bundle released in version 4.0 during Episode 4 Act 1 (January 2022). Costing 2475 VP, it comes in four variants: Black, White/Pink, Red/Blue, and Green.
2. Glitchpop Bulldog
The Glitchpop Bulldog, the second-best weapon skin for the Bulldog, was part of the Glitchpop bundle released in version 1.05 during Episode 1 Act 2 (August 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Blue, Red, and Gold.
1. Spectrum Bulldog
The Spectrum Bulldog, the most sought-after of the best weapon skins for the Bulldog, was part of the Spectrum bundle released in version 3.05 during Episode 3 Act 2 (September 2021). Costing 2675 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Black, Red, and Purple/Pink.
Guardian
The Guardian is a rifle that costs 2250 credits in Valorant. It is a semi-automatic gun capable of one-shot headshotting at all ranges, both at hip-fire and when aiming down sight.
4. Neptune Guardian
The Neptune Guardian was part of the Neptune bundle released in version 4.10 during Episode 4 Act 3 (May 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in two variants: White and Black.
3. Soverign Guardian
The Soverign Guardian was part of the Soverign bundle released in version 1.01 during Episode 1 Act 1 (June 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Gold, Silver, and Purple.
2. Recon Guardian
The Recon Guardian was part of the Recon bundle released in version 3.04 during Episode 3 Act 1 (August 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Yellow, Red, Blue, and Green.
1. RGX Guardian
The RGX 11z Pro Guardian was part of the RGX 11z Pro bundle released in version 3.07 during Episode 3 Act 2 (October 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow.
Best Phantom Skins in Valorant
The Phantom is a rifle that costs 2900 credits in Valorant. Its strong automatic gun excels in close to medium-range fights due to its recoil pattern and high fire rate.
4. Spectrum Phantom
The Spectrum Phantom was part of the Spectrum bundle released in version 3.05 during Episode 3 Act 2 (September 2021). Costing 2675 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Black, Red, and Purple/Pink.
3. Ruination Phantom
The Ruination Phantom was part of the Ruination bundle released in version 3.01 during Act 1 of Episode 3 (July 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Purple, Orange, and Green.
2. Oni Phantom
The Oni Phantom was part of the Oni bundle released in version 1.04 during Episode 1 Act 1 (July 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Orange, Black, Green, and White.
1. Recon Phantom
The Recon Phantom was part of the Recon bundle released in version 3.04 during Episode 3 Act 1 (August 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Yellow, Red, Blue, and Green.
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Best Vandal Skins
The Vandal is a rifle that costs 2900 credits in Valorant. Although viable at close to medium-range gunfights, it is a powerful automatic gun that is capable of one-tap at all ranges, just like the Guardian.
4. Forsaken Vandal
The Forsaken Vandal was part of the Forsaken bundle released in version 2.08 during Episode 2 Act 3 (April 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in two variants: Green and Gold.
3. RGX 11z Pro Vandal
The RGX 11z Pro Vandal was part of the RGX 11z Pro bundle released in version 3.07 during Episode 3 Act 2 (October 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow.
2. Reaver Vandal
The Reaver Vandal was part of the Reaver bundle released in version 1.11 during Episode 1 Act 3 (October 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Red, Black, and White.
1. Prime Vandal
The Prime Vandal was part of the Prime skin lines released in version 1.0 during Episode 1 Act 1 (June 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Orange, Blue, and Yellow.
Marshal
The Marshal is a sniper rifle that costs 950 credits in Valorant. It has a single-zoom scope and can one-shot headshot enemies from all ranges. It also does not have a magazine and can be reloaded bullet-by-bullet.
4. Crimsonbeast Marshal
The Crimsonbeast Marshal was part of the Crimsonbeast bundle released in version 5.07 during Episode 5 Act 2 (October 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes with no variants.
3. Gaia’s Vengeance Marshal
The Gaia’s Vengeance Marshall was part of the Gaia’s Vengeance bundle released in version 4.04 during Episode 4 Act 2 (Match 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Blue, Green, and Orange.
2. Magepunk Marshal
The Magepunk Marshal was part of the Magepunk bundle released in version 2.06 during Episode 2 Act 2 (March 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Blue, Green, Purple, and Orange.
1. Soverign Marshal
The Soverign Marshal was part of the Soverign bundle released in version 1.01 during Episode 1 Act 1 (June 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Gold, Silver, and Purple.
Best Operator Skins
The Operator is a sniper rifle that costs 4700 credits in Valorant. Although it is slower than the Marshal in terms of fire rate and reloading, it can one-shot enemies waist up at longer distances with its double zoom scope.
4. Forsaken Operator
The Forsaken Operator was part of the Forsaken bundle released in version 2.08 during Episode 2 Act 3 (April 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in two variants: Green and Gold.
3. Elderflame Operator
The Elderflame Operator was part of the Elderflame bundle released in version 1.03 during Episode 1 Act 1 (July 2020). Costing 2475 VP, it comes in four variants: Yellow, Red, Blue, and Dark.
2. RGX Pro Operator
The RGX 11z Pro Operator was part of the second RGX 11z Pro bundle released in version 4.08 during Episode 4 Act 3 (April 2022). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow.
1. Ion Operator
The Ion Operator was part of the Ion bundle released in version 1.12 during Episode 1 Act 3 (November 2020). Costing 1775 VP, it comes with no variants.
Ares
The Ares is a machine gun that costs 1600 credits in Valorant. Despite having one of the most aggressive recoil patterns in the game, it has a much larger magazine and higher fire rate than the Spectre.
4. Magepunk Ares
The Magepunk Ares was part of the second Magepunk bundle released in version 3.10 during Episode 3 Act 3 (November 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Blue, Green, Pink, and Orange.
3. Ion Ares
The Ion Ares was part of the second Ion bundle released in version 5.08 during Episode 5 Act 3 (October 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Green, Yellow, and Blue.
2. Sentinels Of Light Ares
The Sentinels of Light Ares was part of the Sentinels of Light bundle released in version 3.02 during Episode 3 Act 1 (July 2021). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Gold, Pink, Red/Green, and Blue/Purple.
1. Singularity Ares
The Singularity Ares was part of the Singularity bundle released in version 1.10 during Episode 1 Act 3 (October 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Black, Blue, Red, and Purple.
What are the top knife skins in Valorant for 2023?
Looking for the best Valorant knife skins in 2023? This list will guide you to the most sought-after options. From sleek and futuristic designs to vibrant and eye-catching patterns, these knife skins are sure to impress your opponents on the battlefield. Check out the best valorant knife skins list and enhance your gameplay in style.
Odin
The Odin is a machine gun that costs 3200 credits in Valorant. It has the largest magazine in the game, which, coupled with its fire rate and spread, can mow down groups of enemies.
I mostly use Odin when playing with Sage, Cypher, Omen, Viper, or the breach.
4. BlastX Odin
The BlastX Odin was part of the BlastX bundle released in version 1.14 during Episode 1 Act 3 (December 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Black, Yellow, and Pink.
3. Prime 2 Odin
The Prime//2.0 Odin was part of the second Prime skin lines released in version 2.04 during Episode 2 Act 2 (March 2021). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Gold, Green, and Orange.
2. Glitchpop Odin
The Glitchpop Odin was part of the Glitchpop bundle released in version 1.05 during Episode 1 Act 2 (August 2020). Costing 2175 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Blue, Red, and Gold.
1. Reaver Odin
The Reaver Odin was part of the second Reaver bundle released in version 5.03 during Episode 5 Act 1 (August 2022). Costing 1775 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Red, Black, and White and cool finisher animations.
Best Knife Skins in Valorant
The knife is a melee weapon that is given to each player, along with the Classic at the start of every round. It has two attacks: a fast, low-damage attack and a slow, high-damage attack.
Reaver Karambit (Best Karambit)
The Reaver Karambit was part of the second Reaver bundle released in version 5.03 during Episode 5 Act 1 (August 2022). Costing 4350 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Red, Black, and White.
RGX Firefly (Best Butterfly Knife)
The RGX 11z Pro Firefly was part of the RGX 11z Pro bundle released in version 3.07 during Episode 3 Act 2 (October 2021). Costing 4350 VP, it comes in four variants: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow.
Xenohunter Knife (Best Tactical Knife)
The Xenohunter Knife was part of the Xenohunter bundle released in version 4.11 during Episode 4 Act 2 (June 2022). Costing 3550 VP, it comes with no variants.
Gaia’s Wrath (Best Axe)
The Gaia’s Wrath was part of the Gaia’s Vengeance bundle released in version 4.04 during Episode 4 Act 2 (Match 2022). Costing 3550 VP, it comes in four variants: White, Blue, Green, and Orange and a finisher.
Glitchpop Dagger (Best Dagger)
The Glitchpop Dagger was part of the Glitchpop bundle released in version 1.05 during Episode 1 Act 2 (August 2020). Costing 4350 VP, it comes in four variants: Purple, Blue, Red, and Gold and a cool finisher animations.
Conclusion
In conclusion, although skins in Valorant don’t grant any form of performance bonuses, they are so sought after due to how spectacular they feel compared to the default skins. With the Recon Phantom’s kill sound, the Elderflame Vandal’s pull-out animation, or the Forsaken Operator’s finisher, who wouldn’t feel confidence surging in them with the best skin in Valorant?
