Victory at Valorant, the credits are coming in! But which expensive weapon do I buy now? Odin, Phantom, Vandal or Operator? Which big gun is the right one for me? Today we look at the most expensive weapons in Valorant, always following the motto: “Get rich or die trying”.

The Pistol Rounds are over! If you’re now using your credits to wonder which weapon is worth getting next, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s start with the solid buys: Phantom and Vandal – the most popular weapons in the game.

No mercy with the VANDAL!

The Vandal Stats

• Has a 25-round magazine
• Full auto fire
• Consistent damage at any range
• 2,900 credits cost

The Vandal is Valorant’s headshot machine. No matter the range, a hit to the head always secures you the kill. If your target has Full HP and all shields, 4 body hits are necessary. The recoil of the weapon is difficult to control and requires a few hours of practice. Even though the first shot is always spot on, the weapon pulls up from the second shot and loses precision. After 9 shots, it gets out of control and pulls to the left and right. At a distance, the weapon should be used with caution and requires an experienced hand. At close range, the high damage allows you to exploit its full potential.

Buy recommendation: The Vandal is in its element at short to medium distances. However, if you can control it, you’ll also get your money’s worth at long range.

Best Agents: Sage or any other support character not at the top of the push.

Death comes in silent soles: The PHANTOM!

The Phantom Stats

• Has 30-round magazine
• Has a burst fire mode
• Damage drops off over long range
• 2,900 credits cost

The recoil of the weapon starts with the first shot, which means you have to adjust slightly down from the beginning. With longer continuous fire, the weapon pulls slightly to the right and then slightly down again. The Phantom also needs some experience, but doesn’t get as out of control as the Vandal. At close range, a headshot can be sufficient, but the weapon damage is slightly lower at 35 per hit.

Buy recommendation: Use the weapon to flank or at medium and long range to hold defensively. A good weapon for quick hits.

Best Agents: Defensive characters like Cypher or Brimstone.

ODIN: The Widowmaker

The Odin Stats

• Has a 100-round magazine
• Fully automatic whose rate of fire increases
• Damage falls off over long distance
• 3,200 credits cost

The Odin is a machine gun. It is large, heavy, will severely restrict your movement, and is not as accurate as other weapons. In “herding mode” the gun fires fast but loses accuracy. In precision mode, it fires slower and has less recoil. A true monster for holding bottlenecks, but not good in 1 on 1.

Buy recommendation: Great for big firefights, good against fast pushes, and can be deadly if you hold a very tight point.

Best Agents: Killjoy or Brimstone. Any character that is good at holding choke points.

Allow me: OPERATOR – One-Shot, please?

Operator Stats

• Has a 5-shot magazine
• No damage loss at long range
• Single-shot rifle
• 4,500 credits cost

The most expensive and probably most hated weapon in the game – at least when you play against it. Pinpoint accuracy when stationary. In motion the accuracy moves strongly to the side. A sure one-shot against the head and torso, but not against the legs. With a 2x and 5x zoom in petto, it becomes a defensive force.

Buy recommendation: Not recommended for offensive pushes. Strengths are clearly in holding a tight spot or larger spots with long range.

Best Agents: Jett and Omen are the best choices as the right position is crucial. Both can reach positions an opponent doesn’t expect.

If you want to make money you have to invest money. Expensive weapons must be bought in the important rounds, as they can tip the scales here. Consider which big gun suits you best and if in doubt: the Phantom is probably the most reliable. Good luck out there!

Valorant Beginner’s Guide

Overwhelmed with Valorant? No wonder… Without experience in similar games (such as CS:GO or Overwatch) the start in Valorant is difficult. But don’t worry, we are here to help you with our Valorant Beginner Guide.

Valorant is a special game. Many think that getting into the game is easy, but without shooter experience, you’ll quickly be on the ropes. Even CS:GO veterans can get into trouble… In Counter Strike, there are no flying knife-throwing things-people. But that’s why we are here.

This beginner’s guide is meant to help you get started in Valorant and introduce you to the world of Valorant. After that, the most important features should be clear to you, so that the fun in Valorant is not lost.

Valorant Beginner Guide: Basics

Let’s start with the meaning behind the game. In other words: What is Valorant anyway? Valorant is a first-person shooter in which two teams consisting of five players face off. The first team to win 13 rounds wins. Both teams have a different role – attacker and defender.

The goal of the attackers is to place a spike and protect it until detonation. This must happen on one of the three spots (A/B/C). In turn, the defenders must prevent the attackers from doing so.

Each match consists of two halves. After the first half (12 rounds), the two teams switch roles. The attackers become defenders, the defenders become attackers. Easy.

Agents

Before the start of a match, each player must choose an agent. Agents have unique skills, which in most cases also require a certain playstyle (offensive, defensive, support, etc.). Currently there are 16 agents in total, but new agents have already been leaked and should be added soon.

As a new player, you can initially choose between 5 free agents: Brimstone, Phoenix, Sova, Jett and Sage. To unlock more agents, you will have to sign contracts, which is mostly done via Daily Quests or earning experience points.

Valorant Beginner Guide: The best agent to start with

Phoenix is by far the easiest agent to start with in Valorant. His skills are not too complicated, can be combined well in any situation. But watch out with the flashbangs (aka your Q skill)! You’ll probably flashbang yourself and your mates quite often in the beginning, but practice makes perfect!

Valorant Beginner Guide: The best mode to start with

Stay away from Unrated mode for the beginning. This may sound strange, but especially the beginning of Valorant might be hard for you. Frustration will lead to quick quits, which in turn will get you involved in penalties and XP loss. That’s why you should start with Spike Rush first. An average game here lasts 8 minutes, while other modes can easily go over 50 minutes. In Spike Rush, you’ll be quickly released from suffering without having to take any penalties.

In addition, you don’t have to do any eco rounds in Spike Rush. This means that you’ll be able to try out your agents’ abilities, as well as the most varied weapons. Spike Rush is a great mode to learn the basics of Valorant. When you feel like you’re firmly in the saddle, you can try your luck in Unrated mode. After 20 matches in Unrated mode, you’ll gain access to Competitive mode, where you can earn ranks.

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