Valorant - Weapons Tier List Patch 8.09

• Tier List Explanation
• Valorant D-Tier Gun Types
• Valorant C-Tier Gun Types
• Valorant B-Tier Gun Types
• Valorant A-Tier Gun Types
• Valorant S-Tier Gun Types
• Summary of Best Valorant Guns in Patch 8.09

The Classic is the cheapest option available in Valorant, offering a high fire rate compared to other pistols. However, its accuracy is significantly lower at long ranges.

PROS:

• Good for close-quarters combat

CONS:

• Deals low damage

The Frenzy is a great gun for close-quarters combat. Its weakness lies in its inaccuracy at long ranges.

PROS:

• Fast fire rates

CONS:

• Needs frequent reloads

The Bucky shotgun deals significant damage at close range. 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

The Shorty has some major weaknesses. Although it's cheap, it's very difficult to maximize its potential outside of close-quarters combat.

PROS:

• Deals big damage in close-quarters combat

CONS:

• Limited range

With its ability to deal significant damage, the Sheriff is great for headshots. However, it requires precise aim and timing.

PROS:

• Good accuracy at longer distances

CONS:

• Difficult to master
• Expensive

The Marshal is a good choice for those who like headshots. 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 offers some benefits, such as a high rate of fire.

PROS:

• Low cost

CONS:

• Unreliable for engagements beyond mid-range

The Ares is a good gun when it comes to your budget. 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. Its small size is considered a weakness since it requires frequent reloads.

PROS:

• Fast fire rate

CONS:

• Limited effective range

The Guardian deals high damage per shot but it requires players to manually control their fire rate.

PROS:

• Accuracy

CONS:

• Expensive

The Ghost is one of the cheaper sidearms available in Valorant, but it has lower damage per shot.

PROS:

• Low cost

CONS:

• Requires frequent reloads

What makes the Bulldog powerful is its ability to switch between burst fire and automatic fire modes. Its downside is the limited effectiveness at long ranges.

PROS:

• Good accuracy

CONS:

• Expensive

The Spectre is extremely effective for aggressive playstyles but struggles with accuracy at longer distances.

PROS:

• Light

CONS:

• Requires multiple shots to eliminate enemies

With its ability to fire consecutive shorts without zooming out, the Outlaw is not a bad choice. The disadvantage here is the long reload time.

PROS:

• Significant damage output

CONS:

• Difficult to master

The Odin is known for its poor mobility. However, in some maps like Split, it can be very dangerous.

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!

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.

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!

PROS:

• High damage output
• Precise

CONS:

• Noisy