{"id":4998,"date":"2020-05-18T12:42:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T12:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/phantom-vs-vandal-which-is-the-best-a-guide-to-valorant-s-two-main-ars"},"modified":"2024-07-19T13:06:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T13:06:06","slug":"phantom-vs-vandal-which-is-the-best-a-guide-to-valorant-s-two-main-ars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/valorant\/phantom-vs-vandal-which-is-the-best-a-guide-to-valorant-s-two-main-ars","title":{"rendered":"Phantom vs Vandal: Which is the best? a guide to Valorant&#8217;s two main ARs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The two-all purpose rifles, based largely on the M4A1(Phantom) and AK-47(Vandal) found in CS:GO both have their pros and cons &#8211; but what gun is the best for you?<\/p>\n<p>The answer to that comes largely down to your playstyle, understanding their pros and cons is vital for deciding not just what gun is better but what gun is better for the situation at hand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Valorant vandal vs phantom guide best gun in valorant\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-cf.ginx.tv\/imgcdn\/Tw3SGISRsPeS7cAHkzEoSnX1PDYIGqLs8GAPEtzi0gU\/rs:fill:0:0:1\/g:ce\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lueC50di91cGxvYWRzL0Jhbm5lcl9pbWFnZXMvVmFsb3JhbnRfMV9taWxsaW9uLmpwZw\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 338px;\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:11px;\">(Picture: Riot Games)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you like to tap heads and you trust yourself to do it, the Vandal will likely be the gun for you.&nbsp; Entry-fraggers, the name given to the first man&nbsp;to enter an area likely to lead to an engagement, may well go for the more forgiving Phantom with his larger mag size and easier to control recoil which gives you the breathing space to correct your aim in what could be a hectic situation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/valorant\/riot-games-valorant-esports-plans\">Riot Games announces first plans for Valorant esports<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this guide, we will break down each gun, delve into the stats and give you all the information you need to make an informed decision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Vandal<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Vandal vs Phantom Phantom vs Vandal which assault rifle is better in Valorant?\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-cf.ginx.tv\/imgcdn\/yEmSZqCqr8AUC8YfXHFKWuQO-v8U0cmb4tmlRXLYnbA\/rs:fill:0:0:1\/g:ce\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lueC50di91cGxvYWRzL0Jhbm5lcl9pbWFnZXMvTmV3Rm9sZGVyL1ZhbG9yYW50L1dlYXBvbl9za2lucy9UaGVfVmFuZGFsXzEuanBn\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 209px;\" width=\"767\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A fully-automatic AK 47 style weapon with a zoom function when ADS.<\/p>\n<p>Primary Fire:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-Automatic<\/li>\n<li>Fire Rate: 9.25 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alt. Fire:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zoom Mode (1.25x), slight spread reduction<\/li>\n<li>Fire Rate: 8.23&nbsp;rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Damage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Body 39 | Head 156 | Leg 33 0-50m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Magazine Capacity: 25<br \/>\nWall Penetration: Medium<br \/>\nTap Efficiency: 6<\/p>\n<p>Cost: 2900<\/p>\n<h3>Pros of the Vandal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Retains its damage output at range.<\/li>\n<li>A tap efficiency rating of 6, it allows for more tap-shots before bullet spread becomes unmanageable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cons of the Vandal<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Can be difficult to control in full auto.<\/li>\n<li>Smaller magazine than Phantom.<\/li>\n<li>Slower fire rate than Phantom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\nPhantom<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Phantom vs Vandal valorant best gun in valorant\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-cf.ginx.tv\/imgcdn\/1qY1vMIMF5Rj4wa_aH0UBCUXtRn7Pi_bNOUFVWjUqgQ\/rs:fill:0:0:1\/g:ce\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lueC50di91cGxvYWRzL0Jhbm5lcl9pbWFnZXMvTmV3Rm9sZGVyL1ZhbG9yYW50L1dlYXBvbl9za2lucy9UaGVfUGhhbnRvbS5qcGc\" style=\"width: 600px; height: 206px;\" width=\"766\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p>A gun that apes the M4A1 found in CS:GO &#8211; faster firing and silenced.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Primary Fire:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full-Automatic<\/li>\n<li>Fire Rate: 11 rounds\/sec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alt. 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