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The Valorant weapon tier list is something that many beginners search for. The game provides a wide variety of weapons for its players. We have compiled a list of all the weapons in-game and ranked them according to their damage and versatility.
With Valorant entering Episode 9, selecting the right type of weapon is crucial. These are divided into four types: Sidearm, SMG (Sub Machine Guns), Rifles, and Sniper Rifles. This article will rank all the current weapons in detail in a tier list updated until January 2025.
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Valorant weapon tier list for January 2025: All weapons ranked best to worst
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Below is our in-depth analysis of each tier in the tier list.
S tier: Best weapons to choose from in-game
Vandal is the go-to weapon for most players in Valorant. Coming for 2900 credits, it is far superior to its counterpart, Phantom. This is due to its ability to instantly kill enemies with a headshot at any range. A bonus for Vandal is it has some of the best skin collections for players to choose from.
Classic is the weapon every player is handed at the start of the round. With its 0 credits price, the weapon is handy for taking down enemies effectively at both close and long ranges. Its alternate fire mode is the most broken aspect as it acts like a shotgun and can sometimes take out enemies with a single burst of bullets. This makes Classic a worthy S-tier weapon in the Valorant weapon tier list.
Marshal is one of the three Sniper Rifles in the game and costs 950 credits. The gun does 101 damage to the body and instantly kills with a headshot. The movement speed is very fast while playing with this weapon, allowing players to peek quicker and retreat safely.
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A tier: Great picks for experienced players
Phantom, Spectre, and Ghost are the only three weapons in Valorant with a silencer that shoots non-traceable bullets. With these guns, players can easily spam bullets through the smoke without the fear of being killed. These weapons are also much more accurate than the rest during the "run and gun" moments.
While the Ghost and Spectre are great weapons for pistol rounds and the ones with half purchases, the Phantom can sometimes fail to fulfill its purpose for the important rounds. The worst aspect is how its damage reduces with an increase in range. This leads to many players ignoring it and choosing the Vandal instead.
The Sheriff is essentially a hand cannon that costs 800 credits. The weapon does 55 damage to the body and can instantly kill enemies with a headshot, depending on the range. While these things may all look good on paper, what drags the Sheriff down is its magazine capacity, as it only carries a total of six bullets in one chamber.
Operator is a Sniper Rifle that is the most expensive weapon in the game, with a price tag of 4700 credits. It is the only weapon in the game that can kill enemies with a single body shot despite having heavy shields. It can turn matches around but is held back due to how slow it makes the player's movement.
The Judge is one of the most controversial shotguns in the game. This gun has seen many significant changes but remains a difficult one to deal with. Players can destroy enemies with it due to its fast fire rate and ridiculous damage. It is a deadly weapon to go against in close-ranged maps like Split or Bind and can truly turn things around for your team in a match.
B tier: These weapons need buffs
Odin and Stinger are two weapons with some of the fastest fire rates in the game, landing them in the B-tier of the Valorant weapon tier list. The former is great at spamming through walls, while the latter is very effective in close range during rounds with low purchases. However, both suffer majorly due to their low damage rates and the inability to kill enemies quickly with a headshot.
The Shorty and Outlaw are the only two weapons with two bullets in one magazine. The latter can shred enemies with its 140 damage to the body, while the former can lead to instant kills at close range.
However, their magazine size is what holds them back from being stronger, as after missing the two bullets, the player is vulnerable and can be overwhelmed very easily. The Outlaw also suffers due to its price of 2400 credits, as purchasing it can heavily affect the economy if the player cannot find value in it.
Guardian and Bulldogs are two Rifles that are heavily overlooked by many. The Guardian is best for people with incredible accuracy, whereas the Bulldog is a great substitute for a Vandal or Bulldog. Unfortunately, both weapons have comparatively slow fire rates that make them more difficult to use and, overall, less impactful. Due to this, they are suitable for the B-tier in the Valorant weapon tier list.
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C tier: Only to be used for fun
Frenzy is the only automatic Sidearm in Valorant. The weapon looks very overpowered for pistol rounds on paper, but that isn't the case. The Frenzy runs out of bullets very quickly, making it much less effective than most Sidearms in-game. However, it offers the players a little bit of "run and gun" accuracy advantage.
Ares is a machine gun similar to Odin that is best when used to spam bullets through walls due to its high penetration factor. However, in the same fashion, it is also very ineffective while taking duels head-on. It is comparatively more difficult to control and puts players in vulnerable situations.
Bucky was once the go-to shotgun for many players in Valorant. The weapon that was once able to deal an enormous amount of damage at any range is now only effective in close-range battles. Its slow fire rate and a very tricky secondary fire make it very difficult to get value most of the time.
Melee is certainly the worst weapon in the weapon tier list. However, this is a very deliberate choice. The Melee can deal 50 or 75 damage depending on the firing type and is an instant kill if used to stab enemies in the back. As the Melee felt a bit clunky to use, especially on the front side, the developers made some changes that made it slightly better.
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