That means guns will have low time to kills, be skill-based and have learnable recoil patterns or spray patterns.<\/p>\n
Learning how each gun works will be the key to your success. In this guide, we will outline each gun in the game, their unique characteristics, like fire-rate and the damage they deal and their cost.<\/p>\n
Valorant: Weapon Guide<\/h2>\n
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Valorant has six categories of weapons; Rifles, Snipers, SMGs, Shotguns, Heavys and Sidearms. If you are familiar with just about any other game you will know what these primary functions and ranges are so we won’t bore you with that. <\/p>\n
Players can carry three weapons at any time, a primary, a secondary gun or sidearm and a knife. Players will drop weapons on their death and these can be picked up.<\/p>\n
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- Read: Valorant: All weapon skins, skin bundles plus Battle Pass details<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Players purchase guns at the start of each round and will keep them if they finish the round alive. You can also request a teammate buy you a weapon at the start of the round.<\/p>\n
Players will gain credit each round depending on their performance in the previous round with extra credit rewarded for kills, planting or defending the bomb site etc.<\/p>\n
Some weapons have Alternative Fire modes, often a Zoom Mode function – in Zoom mode weapons have a slower fire rate but less spread.<\/p>\n
Spray or recoil patterns will be included in the guide when they are available.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nSidearms<\/h2>\n
Every player will start with a sidearm – the classic. This can be upgraded to a number of other pistols and a sawn-off shotgun.<\/p>\n
The Classic<\/h3>\n
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This pistol is free and is issued to everyone at the start of the game. <\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 6.75 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire:<\/p>\n
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- 3-Round Burst, spread increase<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 2.22 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 26 | Head 78 | Leg 22 0-30m<\/li>\n
- Body 22 | Head 66 | Leg 18 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 12
\nWall Penetration: Low<\/p>\nCost: Free<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Shorty<\/h3>\n
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A sawn-off shotgun. <\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 3.3 rounds per second<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage: (12 pellets)<\/p>\n
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- Body 12 | Head 36 | Leg 10 0-9m<\/li>\n
- Body 8 | Head 24 | Leg 6 9-15m<\/li>\n
- Body 3 | Head 9 | Leg 2 0-9m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 2<\/p>\n
Wall Penetration: Low<\/p>\n
Cost: 200<\/p>\n
The Frenzy<\/h3>\n
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A fast-firing pistol, it doesn’t pack much of a punch but land your shots and you will quickly down your foe.<\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 10 rounds per second<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 26 | Head 78 | Leg 22 0-20m<\/li>\n
- Body 21 | Head 63 | Leg 17 20-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 13
\nWall Penetration: Low<\/p>\nCost: 400<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Ghost<\/h3>\n
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\nOne-shot kill for headshots under 20m mean, in the right hands, this silenced pistol will be deadly.<\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 6.75 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 30 | Head 105 | Leg 26 0-20m<\/li>\n
- Body 25 | Head 68 | Leg 21 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nMagazine Capacity: 15
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\nCost: 500<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Sheriff<\/h3>\n
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A hand cannon similar to the Deagle in CS:GO. <\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 4 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 55 | Head 160 | Leg 47 0-30m<\/li>\n
- Body 50 | Head 145 | Leg 43 20-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 6
\nWall Penetration: High<\/p>\nCost: 800<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\n\nRifles<\/h2>\n
The gun class that you will find yourself using more often than not. There are a range of Rifles in Valorant each will foster a unique playstyle, mastering them will make you an asset on any team.<\/p>\n
The Bulldog<\/h3>\n
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The cheapest of the rifles, this fires full auto when fired before switching to burst when ADS. A 24 round mag gives you some breathing room.<\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 9.15 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nAlt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.25x), 3-Round Burst<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 4 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nDamage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 35 | Head 116 | Leg 30 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 24
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\nCost: 2100<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Guardian<\/h3>\n
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This AR packs quite a punch, and you will need to land them with just a 12 round mag. <\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 6.5 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.5x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 6.5 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 65 | Head 195 | Leg 49 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 12
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\nCost: 2700<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Phantom
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Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 11 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.25x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 9.9 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 39 | Head 156 | Leg 33 0-15m<\/li>\n
- Body 35 | Head 140 | Leg 30 15-30m<\/li>\n
- Body 31 | Head 124 | Leg 26 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 30
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\nCost: 2900<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Vandal<\/h3>\n
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A fully-automatic AK 47 style weapon with a zoom function when ADS.<\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 11 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.25x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 9.9 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 39 | Head 156 | Leg 33 0-15m<\/li>\n
- Body 35 | Head 140 | Leg 30 20-50m<\/li>\n
- Body 31 | Head 124 | Leg 26 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 30
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\nSMGs<\/h2>\n
Fast-firing, relatively low damage. A weapon to pick up when you can’t afford a rifle.<\/p>\n
The Stinger <\/h3>\n
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Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 18 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.15x) 4-Round Burst, spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 4 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 27 | Head 67 | Leg 23 0-20m<\/li>\n
- Body 25 | Head 62 | Leg 21 20-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 20
\nWall Penetration: Low<\/p>\nCost: 1000<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Spectre<\/h3>\n
\nFast firing SMG similar to the MP5 in CS:GO.<\/p>\nPrimary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 13.33 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.15x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 12 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 26 | Head 78 | Leg 22 0-20m<\/li>\n
- Body 22 | Head 66 | Leg 18 20-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 30
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\nCost: 1600<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nSnipers<\/h2>\n
These snipers are great for picking off enemies at range. The Operator will be one of the strongest guns in the gun but with a price tag that will mean it will be a prized commodity.<\/p>\n
The Marshall<\/h3>\n
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The scout sniper of Valorant.<\/p>\n
\nPrimary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 1.5 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (2.5x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 1.2 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 101 | Head 202 | Leg 85 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 5
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\nCost: 1100<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Operator<\/h3>\n
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\nThe AWP of the Valorant world. Expect one-shot kills from any range.<\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 0.75 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Dual-Zoom Mode (2.5x, 5x), significant spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 0.75 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 150 | Head 255 | Leg 127 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 5
\nWall Penetration: High<\/p>\nCost: 4500<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nShotguns<\/h2>\n
Best at close range these weapons are usually low-cost options great for getting up close and surprising your opponent.<\/p>\n
The Bucky<\/h3>\n
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You’ll need to get up close and personal with this pump-action shotgun. The name Bucky suggests a buckshot cartridge meaning a high spread and a good chance of scoring a headshot.<\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Semi-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: N\/A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- N\/A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body N\/A | Head N\/A | Leg N\/A 0-15m<\/li>\n
- Body N\/A | Head N\/A | Leg N\/A 20-50m<\/li>\n
- Body N\/A | Head N\/A | Leg N\/A 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: N\/A
\nWall Penetration: N\/A<\/p>\nCost: 900 <\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nThe Judge<\/h3>\n
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A drum magazine shotgun. <\/p>\n
Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 3.5 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 17 | Head 34 | Leg 14 0-10m<\/li>\n
- Body 13 | Head 26 | Leg 11 20-50m<\/li>\n
- Body 10 | Head 20 | Leg 9 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 7
\nWall Penetration: Medium<\/p>\nCost: 1500<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nHeavys<\/h2>\n
Very little is known about the heavys and they haven’t appeared in any of the trailer footage. All we know is there will be two of them. <\/p>\n
The Ares and Odin – expect large clip, big calibre weapons with insane recoil.<\/p>\n
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Ares<\/h3>\n
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Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 10 to 13 rounds\/sec (increasing during fire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.25x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 10 to 13 rounds\/sec (increasing during fire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 30 | Head 72 | Leg 25 0-30m<\/li>\n
- Body 28 | Head 67 | Leg 23 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 50
\nWall Penetration: High<\/p>\nCost: 1700<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/div>\nOdin<\/h3>\n
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Primary Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Full-Automatic<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 12 to 15.6 rounds\/sec (increasing during fire)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Alt. Fire: <\/p>\n
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- Zoom Mode (1.25x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n
- Fire Rate: 15.6 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Damage:<\/p>\n
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- Body 38 | Head 95 | Leg 32 0-30m<\/li>\n
- Body 31 | Head 77 | Leg 26 30-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Magazine Capacity: 100
\nWall Penetration: High<\/p>\nCost: 3200<\/p>\n
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That is everything we know about the guns in Valorant so far, as more information gets released we will update this page keeping you as up to date as possible. If you want to learn more about the characters(Agents) and abilities check out our Agents guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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- Body 150 | Head 255 | Leg 127 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Body 101 | Head 202 | Leg 85 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Body 65 | Head 195 | Leg 49 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Body 35 | Head 116 | Leg 30 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n