Valorant Patch 8.11 Weapons Tier List

• Tier List Explanation
• D-Tier Guns
• C-Tier Guns
• B-Tier Guns
• A-Tier Guns
• S-Tier Guns
• Summary
• Valorant Patch 8.11: Best Weapons

The Shorty has some major weaknesses. Although it's cheap, it's very difficult to maximize its potential outside of close-quarters combat. Keep in mind that this weapon can hold only 2 shells at a time, so it cannot be used effectively against multiple enemies.

PROS

• Deals big damage in close-quarters combat

CONS

• Limited range

The Classic is the weapon that all players receive by default upon spawning, and it offers a high fire rate compared to other pistols. It is more versatile than you might think, and it's pretty small in size. However, its accuracy is significantly lower at long ranges.

PROS

• Good for close-quarters combat

CONS

• Deals low damage

The Bucky shotgun deals significant damage at close range. It's a weapon that will show mercy to your wallet, and you can reload a shell between shots, effectively increasing the magazine's capacity to the entire available reserve. Unfortunately, its slow rate of fire might cause issues in some situations.

PROS

• High damage at close range

CONS

• Follow-up shots are slower to execute

With its ability to deal significant damage, the Sheriff is great for headshots. It is a semi-automatic revolver and the most expensive sidearm in Valorant. It is extremely useful for spamming for wallbangs during pistol or eco rounds, but it requires precise aim and timing.

PROS

• Good accuracy at longer distances

CONS

• Difficult to master
• Expensive

The Marshal is a low-cost sniper rifle, and it's a good choice for those who like headshots. It has a scope with a single zoom setting on its Alternate Fire mode that has perfect accuracy when standing still. Like other sniper rifles, this one has a long reload time.

PROS

• Deals significant damage

CONS

• Expensive

Although the Stinger isn't the best choice in most situations, it still offers some solid benefits, such as a high rate of fire. Additionally, it is very effective at short ranges or when used on the move, and it's great for surprising enemies in tight spaces.

PROS

• Low cost

CONS

• Unreliable for engagements beyond mid-range

The Ares is a good gun when it comes to your budget, and it is most effective as either a defensive tool to hold a site or when used to get wallbang kills. It has a very high rate of fire and magazine capacity. However, it requires time and effort to master.

PROS

• No need for frequent reloads

CONS

• Heavy
• Difficult to master

The Judge is a great shotgun for close-quarters combat, and it's a moderately priced automatic shotgun. It is best used in situations that put the player in close range against multiple enemies. Its small size is considered a weakness since it requires frequent reloads.

PROS

• Fast fire rate

CONS

• Limited effective range

The Guardian is a semi-automatic rifle, and it can be a great weapon in the hands of a confident and skilled player. It deals high damage per shot, but it requires players to manually control their fire rate.

PROS

• Great accuracy

CONS

• Expensive

What makes the Bulldog powerful is its ability to switch between burst fire and automatic fire modes. It is moderately priced and highly effective in long-range fights. Its downside is its slow fire rate and low magazine capacity.

PROS

• Good accuracy

CONS

• Needs frequent reloads

The Ghost is a semi-automatic pistol, and it's one of the cheaper sidearms available in Valorant. It can be used to spam through vision blockers without much risk to the player's ammo count or positioning. It is particularly good at long-range fights, but it deals lower damage per shot.

PROS

• Low cost

CONS

• Requires frequent reloads

With its ability to fire consecutive shorts without zooming out, the Outlaw is not a bad choice. It has a scope with a single setting on its Alternate Fire mode that is great for when you're not required to move around too much. The disadvantage here is the long reload time.

PROS

• Significant damage output

CONS

• Difficult to master

The Spectre has a moderate price, and it's equipped with a large magazine and a silencer. It is extremely effective for aggressive playstyles, and it's one of the best weapons for short-range fights. However, it struggles with accuracy at longer distances, and it needs frequent reloads.

PROS

• Light

CONS

• Requires multiple shots to eliminate enemies

Although the Odin is known for its poor mobility, in some maps like Split, it can be a very dangerous weapon. It is a machine gun that can be used as a defensive tool to hold the site or to get wallbang kills due to its high penetration. It deals a good amount of damage, and it has a high rate of fire.

PROS

• Reduced need for reloads

CONS

• Heavy

The Operator comes equipped with a scope, and it's an excellent choice for one-shot kills. If the high cost is not a problem, go for it! It has a scope with two zoom settings on its Alternate Fire mode, and it deals a huge amount of damage, being able to instantly kill any enemy with a single shot to the body.

PROS

• One-shot kill potential

CONS

• Expensive

You can never go wrong with the Phantom. Its fully automatic firing mode and silenced shots are extremely effective, and it can kill multiple enemies at once. It comes equipped with a silencer, allowing it to spam through vision blockers without much risk to the player's ammo count.

PROS

• Versatile and quiet

CONS

• Less precise

The Vandal deals significant damage with each shot, and it has a predictable recoil pattern. Its shots might not be silenced, but it definitely remains the cream of the crop! It can take out multiple targets at once, and it has an extremely high rate of fire.

PROS

• High damage output
• Precise

CONS

• Noisy