Welcome to Our Valorant Gun Tier List (Last Updated for Patch 8.0)

Are you searching for the top guns in Valorant? You've landed on the right page. In our Valorant weapon tier list, our expert panel (Immortal-Radiant) evaluates and ranks every gun based on its performance in the current ranked meta. We'll keep this list regularly updated with each patch, so make sure to check back frequently! For detailed information on each gun, including spray patterns and stats, visit our Valorant Weapons page. If you're interested in the best agents in the current meta, head to our Valorant Agent Tier List.

The Best Guns in Valorant

Valorant Weapon Tier List (Patch 8.0)

S-tier

• Vandal, Phantom, Operator, Judge

A-tier

• Odin, Outlaw, Sheriff, Spectre, Marshall

B-tier

• Stinger, Ghost, Bulldog, Guardian, Classic

C-tier

• Frenzy, Shorty, Bucky, Ares, Knife

Methodology

Our panel of experts (ranging from Immortal to Radiant rank) ranks weapons from S/A/B/C based on their effectiveness in the ranked meta. This tier list is designed to be applicable to the general meta and should prove useful across various skill levels. Here's a breakdown of the criteria for S/A/B/C tiers:

• S-tier: Optimal cost-effectiveness ratio; widely used across maps and scenarios.
• A-tier: Powerful but slightly more situational; may not excel in all situations.
• B-tier: Strong in specific situations but outperformed by competitors in many scenarios.
• C-tier: Highly situational and rarely recommended due to limited effectiveness.

Weapon Commentary

Our experts provide insights on each gun, explaining why they're ranked where they are.

S-tier Weapons (Optimal)

Vandal: Universally effective due to one-shot headshot capability at all ranges. Best used for tap firing, offering quicker spray reset than Phantom.

Phantom: Advantages include high fire rate and silenced barrel. Easier to use for newer players; slightly impacted by ammo nerfs.

Operator: High price justified by one-shot kill potential. Ideal for early picks and aggressive plays on all maps.

Judge: Dictates gameplay, excels in tight spaces and chokes. Strong against rushing enemies due to fire rate and accuracy.

A-tier Weapons

Odin: Oppressive in specific map locations with wall-bang potential. Effective in mid to high ranks with proper support.

Outlaw: Excellent against light armor opponents; quick fire rate and accuracy. Must be considered in enemy strategies due to high damage potential.

Sheriff: Deals significant damage; commonly used on half-buy rounds. Effective with headshots but requires caution at long ranges.

Spectre: Safe option after winning pistols; reliable in close-range engagements. Running accuracy adds to its effectiveness in close quarters.

Marshall: Ideal for pistol round victories; high burst damage and accuracy. Effective in jiggle peeking and long-range engagements.

B-tier Weapons (Good)

Stinger: Limited range but effective in close quarters; high fire rate. Best used in light buys to overwhelm opponents.

Ghost: Solid option for pistol rounds; sufficient damage for headshots. Outclassed by Sheriff in non-pistol rounds.

Bulldog: Disadvantages in damage output and spread compared to Vandal/Phantom. Safe option with ADS burst mode against shorter-range weapons.

Guardian: Awkwardly priced between rifles and cheaper alternatives. Effective against half-armor opponents with high penetration.

Classic: Reliable option for pistol rounds with additional credits for utility. Free cost enhances its viability despite nerfs to right-click.

C-tier Weapons (Situational)

Frenzy: Fallen off with nerfs; limited effectiveness in current meta. Awkward price point makes it less viable on pistol rounds.

Shorty: Inconsistent performance and limited range; situational at best. Justifiable only in specific scenarios with strong economy.

Bucky: Strong left-click shot but outclassed by Judge; limited usability. Inferior to Judge in most scenarios due to slower fire rate.

Ares: Intended as a light buy option but lacks usability and accuracy. Fairly inaccurate in ADS; subpar performance overall.

Knife: Last resort weapon with minimal effectiveness. Limited utility; rarely used for strategic advantage.

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