Patch Notes – Valorant Weapon Guide: Classic

Patch Notes - Valorant Weapon Guide: Classic
The free pistol you get in every round. Is it any good? | © /Dino Rhinosaur via Artstation

Our Weapon Guide series continues with the last pistol in the sidearm category in Valorant. Today we’re taking a closer look at the Classic. It packs a punch and it’s cheap, but is it worth your time?

Valorant Weapon Guide: Classic

We have already discussed the Sheriff, Ghost, Frenzy and Shorty weapons. Each of these pistols is better than the Classic in some areas, but not in others. This makes the Classic the most well-rounded choice among the pistols. Let’s take a look at the Classic’s stats:

 

  • Classic Rate of Fire: 6.75 rounds/sec.
  • Classic Magazine: 12 rounds
  • Classic penetration: Low
  • Classic reload time: 1.75 seconds

For a free pistol, the Classic has a pretty good rate of fire. The magazine is neither particularly large nor small, and the reload time is average.

Classic Damage

The Classic isn’t exactly a weapon that lets you take out enemies with one shot. In fact, you’ll often need several headshots, depending on the distance and whether the enemy is armored. Here’s a quick look at the Classic’s damage:

  • 0m-30m: body 26/head 78/legs 22
  • 30m-50m: body 22/head66/legs18

It’s a well-rounded pistol that doesn’t have amazing headshot damage or an insane rate of fire. Instead, you’ll need to play slow and deliberate. Unless you use the alternate fire mode.

Classic Alt-Fire

Unlike many other pistols, the Classic actually has an alternate fire mode. With a right click, the Classic turns into an improvised shotgun that fires three rounds at a time at a reduced rate of fire. The spread isn’t too bad either, and this makes the Classic an incredibly versatile sidearm that can be used at any range. The Shorty and Frenzy are generally good at short range, while Ghost and Sheriff are preferred at medium to long range. The free pistol is a good choice here, no matter what the range.

The Classic’s penetrating is laughable, though, and it’s best to forget that it has any at all. Instead, concentrate on aiming for the head.

Classic recoil

Patch Notes - Valorant Weapon Guide: Classic
The Classic is as precise as the Ghost? Crazy. | © Games

In terms of accuracy, the Classic is just as good, if not better, than the Ghost, which is not what you would expect from a gun you get for free.

Classic price

Ah yes, the price. This is where the Classic outperforms every other weapon in the game, because it’s free. For a free weapon, the Classic is actually a very decent sidearm. If you want a true eco round, there’s no better choice than the standard pistol.

 

Conclusion

Much like the Ghost, the Classic is a well-rounded pistol with the added benefit of an alternate firing mode. This really makes the Classic a jack of all trades, as it is good at any range and for any play style. The best thing about the gun is that it is absolutely free and you will have access to it every round. You can’t say that about any other weapon in Valorant, except for the knife.

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