VALORANT Vandal skins

Well, it’s clear which side of the Vandal vs. Phantom debate you’re on (for now, at least). VALORANT’s answer to the AK47, the Vandal, and its unmatched one-tap headshot powers are genuinely next-level satisfying. And so is the selection of elite weapon skins available for this godlike rifle.

The Vandal is one of the most popular weapons in VALORANT for a reason, but that doesn’t mean yours has to look like everyone else’s!

Almost every skin line released comes with a jaw-dropping new Vandal design for the army of admirers this reliable fan-favorite rifle powerhouse has earned. With the Vandal’s never-ending popularity, Riot Games knows the demand for top-notch cosmetics has never been higher.

Now, this post isn’t here to teach you how to pop heads with the Vandal, or to weigh in on the benefits of precise long-distance shots over the Phantom-style spray-and-pray. And no, we won’t be discussing the urban legend believed by many: that some skins give players a competitive advantage.

This post is here to do one thing: guide you through every Vandal skin released since VALORANT’s earliest days, and help you choose the best skin to suit your style. Read on, Vandal lover…

How to buy Vandal skins

In VALORANT, you’ll find currently available skins through the in-game store. Vandal skins are priced between 875 VP and 2675 VP depending on their skin tier – if you have enough VP, just click the purchase button to add the skin to your collection.

If you don’t have enough VP, you’ll be prompted to purchase VP with real-world money to complete your transaction.

~~ ⚠ Fair warning: if you miss a skin, you’ll have to cross your fingers and pray it hits the store again soon. No, you won’t get these skins for free.

Our advice – when you see a Vandal skin you want, don’t hesitate! ~~

The rotating store

The VALORANT store rotates its available skins on a daily basis, and its bundle skin packs every few weeks. So next time you wonder how to get that Prime Vandal skin you’ve been drooling over, remember the trick – timing is everything.

Most skin bundles include a Vandal skin, but be sure to check before you buy. And yes, if you only want the Vandal skin from a bundle, you usually don’t have to buy the full skin pack.

Rumor has it that the only Vandal skins you’ll never see in the daily rotation (or the discounted Night Market) are event-exclusive skins like the Champions Collections, the LOCK//IN skins, the League of Legends Netflix show skins, and the Battle Pass skins.

Yes, this means if a Battle Pass Vandal skin catches your eye, you’d best buy that Battle Pass for 1000 VP and grind it out fast!

Final tip – the only place you’ll only find the Exclusive and Ultra Edition skins is in the daily offers and skin bundles. These top-tier skins never feature in the Night Market discounts.

All Vandal skins in VALORANT

You don’t want buyer’s regret because you impulse-bought the wrong Vandal skin, do you? With a diverse spread of designs to choose from, it’s not always easy spotting which skins are worth your precious VP.

There are currently 55 Vandal skins available (not including the default skin), and you’ll find info on every one ahead, including how much they cost and any upgrades they can have.

Prices for those skins vary depending on which weapon tier the skin belongs to. We’ll sort this list of every available Vandal skin by tier, and from most expensive to least, so it’s easy for you to find your way around…

• Ultra Edition skins
• Exclusive Edition skins
• Premium Edition skins
• Deluxe Edition skins
• Select Edition skins

Ultra Edition

Elderflame

Skin price - 2475 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Exclusive Edition

Champions 2023

Skin price - 2675 VP
Upgrades - Inspect and Kill Effects, Finisher, Champion's Aura

Champions 2021

Skin price - 2675 VP
Upgrades - Inspect and Kill Effects, Finisher, Champion's Aura

Araxys

Skin price - 2175 VP
Upgrades - Sound Effects, Animation, Finisher

ChronoVoid

Skin price - 2175 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Glitchpop

Skin price - 2175 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Imperium

Skin price - 2175 VP
Upgrades - SFX, VFX, Finisher

Prelude to Chaos

Skin price - 2175 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

RGX 11z Pro

Skin price - 2175 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher, Kill Counter

Sentinels of Light

Skin price - 2175 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Premium Edition

Black.Market

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - Attacker/defender

Crimsonbeast

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - Kill Effects

Cryostasis

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Finisher

Ego

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - None

Forsaken

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Finisher

Gaia’s Vengeance

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Finisher

Ion

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - Sound Effects, Animation, Finisher

Magepunk

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Neptune

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - Fish Animation, Kill Banner

Oni

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX/Sound Effects, Finisher

Origin

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Prime

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Reaver

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - VFX, Animation, Finisher

Tethered Realms

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - None

VALORANT GO! Vol. 2

Skin price - 1775 VP
Upgrades - None

Deluxe Edition

.SYS

Battle Pass - Disruption (Ep 4) Act 3, level 45
Upgrades - None

Altitude

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Aristocrat

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Avalanche

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Cavalier

Battle Pass - Formation (Ep 2) Act 2, level 25
Upgrades - None

Hivemind

Battle Pass - Ignition (Ep 1) Act 2, level 25
Upgrades - None

Horizon

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

K/TAC

Battle Pass - Reflection (Ep 3) Act 1, level 25
Upgrades - None

Luna

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Lycan’s Bane

Battle Pass - Disruption (Ep 4) Act 2, level 25
Upgrades - None

No Limits

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Nunca Olvidados

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Ruin

Battle Pass - Ignition (Ep 1) Act 3, level 45
Upgrades - None

Sakura

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Sarmad

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Silvanus

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Team Ace

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Titanmail

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Venturi

Battle Pass - Revelation (Ep 6) Act 1, level 45
Upgrades - None

Wasteland

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Winterwunderland

Skin price - 1275 VP
Upgrades - None

Select Edition

.EXE

Battle Pass - Ignition (Ep 1) Act 1, level 45
Upgrades - None

Depths

Battle Pass - Formation (Ep 2) Act 3, level 45
Upgrades - None

Endeavour

Skin price - 875 VP
Upgrades - None

Immortalized

Battle Pass - Dimension (Ep 5) Act 2, level 45
Upgrades - None

Luxe

Skin price - 875 VP
Upgrades - None

Monstrocity

Battle Pass - Revelation (Ep 6) Act 3, level 45
Upgrades - None

Nitro

Battle Pass - Reflection (Ep 3) Act 2, level 35
Upgrades - None

Prism II

Skin price - 875 VP
Upgrades - None

Schema

Battle Pass - Disruption (Ep 4) Act 1, level 45
Upgrades - None

Sensation

Skin price - 875 VP
Upgrades - None

Starlit Odyssey

Battle Pass - Dimension (Ep 5) Act 3, level 25
Upgrades - None

Best Vandal skins in VALORANT

Wondering which skin is best for the Vandal? You’re in the right place, agent.

Though “the best” skin for this one-tap frag machine is a hotly debated topic, we’ve collected here the 10 most popular skins for the Vandal in VALORANT…

1. Prime
2. Elderflame
3. Prelude to Chaos
4. Araxys
5. Reaver
6. RGX
7. Chronovoid
8. Glitchpop
9. Ion
10. Gaia’s Vengeance

And let’s have a special mention to the Champions 2021 design – due to the exclusivity of this one, it might just be the rarest Vandal skin in the game!

Vandal tier list

Set aside the official VALORANT tiers, the Vandal is such a popular weapon choice, players have their own rating tiers for this rifle.

Here’s a peek at how the fan-chosen Vandal top tiers stack up in 2023, from best to worst:

S-Tier

1. Prime
2. Elderflame
3. Reaver
4. Sentinels of Light
5. Champions 2021

A-Tier

1. Araxys
2. Ion
3. Prelude to Chaos
4. ChronoVoid
5. Origin
6. RGX 11z Pro
7. Gaia’s Vengeance
8. Cryostasis
9. Oni

B-Tier

1. Sakura
2. .SYS
3. Nunca Olividados
4. Crimsonbeast
5. Ruin
6. K/TAC
7. Ego
8. Glitchpop
9. Neptune

Can’t see your favorite Vandal skin on this tier list? Then chances are, you’re alone in your admiration, friend (go frag some enemies silly and change their minds, why don’tcha!).

Top 5 best and cheapest Vandal skins valorant

Notice how most of the best Vandal skins sitting at the top of the tier list are on the more expensive side of things?

Yeah, so did we. That’s why we’re including this section here, for those hunting the best Vandal skins on a budget.

All in this list are considered average to good, but not great skins. Still, none will cost more than 1275 VP…

1. Luna - 1275 VP
2. Silvanus - 1275 VP
3. Wasteland - 1275 VP
4. Endeavour - 875 VP
5. Prism II – 875 VP

What about free skins?

If you’re wondering how to get free Vandal skins in VALORANT… don’t hold your breath. The closest you can get to a free Vandal skin is buying a skin bundle and considering the savings as your “free” skin.

It’s possible to get free sidearm skins from Agent progressions with Kingdom Credits, and sometimes players with Prime Gaming get freebies, but you can’t guarantee it’ll be a Vandal skin when those do come around.