10 best Valorant Vandal skins ranked

Updated on April 10, 2024 by Antony Terence

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The Vandal is perfect for Valorant’s mid to long-range engagements on maps like Icebox, making it a popular weapon. Read on for our best Vandal skin picks if you’re trying to sort through the game’s ever-expanding cosmetics catalog. We’ve ranked them based on appearance, finisher animations, and other SFX/VFX quirks.

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While only older skins tend to get discounts, it’s worth waiting for a Night Market refresh before purchasing a skin.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant

We’ve ranked the top 10 Vandal skins in Valorant based on various factors. They all cost Valorant Points (converted from real-world currency) so think twice before committing to a skin. However, you can nab discounts to increase your Vandal collection.

1 – Chronovoid Vandal

Price: 2175 VP
Collection: Chronovoid Bundle

This elegant skin takes the top spot due to its delicate metallic design and moving orb. Its inspect animation is among the best in the game. Among the four color options, I prefer the pink one but its black-and-gold combo is superb as well. Pick this if you want the eyes of your foes to linger on your weapon as you vanquish them.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Elderflame Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — The Elderflame is a literal dragon in your hands. Image captured by VideoGamer.

2 – Elderflame Vandal

Price: 2475 VP
Collection: Elderflame Bundle

This ultra-tier skin doesn’t come cheap despite it having been around for a while. But if it isn’t clear already, the Elderflame Vandal practically feels like holding a lethal dragon. It burps fire on a reload and the bullet impact sounds also feel like those of a fire-breathing dragon. Reloading is effectively handing a magazine to the little dragon to hold. It’s easily one of the most striking Vandal skins in the game.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Araxys Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — The geometric shapes of the Araxys make it a compelling pick. Image captured by VideoGamer.

3 – Araxys Vandal

Price: 2175 VP
Collection: Araxys Bundle

This sleek, futuristic rifle comes in 3rd place among Valorant’s Vandal skins. With sci-fi sounds and slick animations, it stands out from the other fantasy-like skins. With four colors to pick from, the black-and-red variant is popular among pro players and fans alike. It has a neat finisher animation as well.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Glitchpop Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — Consider the Glitchpop if you’re a fan of unique animations. Image captured by VideoGamer.

4 – Glitchpop Vandal

Price: 2175 VP
Collection: Glitchpop Bundle

This one’s for players who love loads of unique animations. With special effects accompanying reloads, gunshots, and finishers, the Glitchpop Vandal quickly rose to the top of players’ wishlists. It also employs a unique glitch effect sound while firing the weapon. Each of its four colors drastically alters the gun’s appearance as well. Look for the next Valorant Night Market dates to scoop up a discount for a Vandal skin.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Forsaken Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — The Forsaken’s white-and-gold variant has blue highlights, the color of its laser fire. Image captured by VideoGamer.

5 – Forsaken Vandal

Price: 1775 VP
Collection: Forsaken Bundle

The Forsaken Vandal comes in two colors but it’s the white-and-gold variant that captured my attention. And with a light aura effect accompanying it, this pick doesn’t overwhelm you with wacky animations. Even the reload and sound effects aren’t too eccentric. Some may prefer the regular version but few Vandal skins can contest with the white one.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Origin Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — The Origin features one of the most unique reloads in the game. Image captured by VideoGamer.

6 – Origin Vandal

Price: 1775 VP
Collection: Origin Bundle

The main draw of the Origin Vandal is its incredible inspect animation. It also has a solid reload animation, with floating discs and halos of light. While the sound effects might not suit everyone, it’s still a solid option for players who want to stand out. It’s cheaper than most Vandal skins too.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The RGX 11z Pro Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — Peek through the translucent frame of the RGX 11z Pro. Image captured by VideoGamer.

7 – RGX 11z Pro Vandal

Price: 1775 VP
Collection: RGX 11z Pro Bundle

This is another future-inspired Vandal skin with four unique color options. With rotating gear inside the translucent weapon, the RGX 11z Pro has one of the most unique inspect animations in Valorant. It also has a kill tracker that tracks how many kills you’ve scored. Pair it with the best crosshair codes in Valorant to bump up your kill count.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Reaver Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — The Reaver is a classic with its sharp edges and neat effects. Image captured by VideoGamer.

8 – Reaver Vandal

Price: 1775 VP
Collection: Reaver Bundle

As one of the game’s all-time favorites, the Reaver Vandal is a constant in Valorant’s competitive matches. While the base purple variant looks great, the other three options are worth equipping too. You must have seen plenty of pros using one of these during matches so consider getting one yourself. Check out our Valorant tips and tricks guide to boost your skills alongside your skin collection and join the pros.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Prime Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — The Prime features unique color choices and a futuristic design. Image captured by VideoGamer.

9 – Prime Vandal

Price: 1775 VP
Collection: Prime Bundle

Despite being years old, the Prime Vandal is still popular. With unique color options and its futuristic look, it’s among the better choices when it comes to Vandal skins. But newer skins are more desirable when it comes to unique animations, making the Prime skin drop in our rankings.

Best Vandal skins in Valorant: The Sentinels of Light Vandal in the store. Image captured by VideoGamer. — Sentinels of Light has exotic color options that draw from League of Legends’ vibrant visuals. Image captured by VideoGamer.

10 – Sentinels of Light Vandal

Price: 2175 VP
Collection: Sentinels of Light Bundle

The Sentinels of Light’s claim to fame is its excellent finisher animation. Its green-and-pink color option is among the more unique choices in Valorant. The other three color combinations are great too. The crystal-like sound effects are a mixed bag but its kill animation is pretty neat.