VALORANT took the gaming world by storm this year when thousands of players jumped on the new tactical shooter. Similarities to other games like CS:GO and Overwatch made it easy for players to adapt, and there was a wide variety of weapons for players to choose from.
Riot Games has revealed the three deadliest guns of the year, finally resolving the debate over which gun is the most popular earlier today.
According to Riot , Vandal was the deadliest weapon by kill count since its launch. The Phantom and Specter were the second and third deadliest weapons in VALORANT , respectively . Many players prefer it because of Vandal's high damage, which eliminates enemies with a single headshot at long distances.
However, Vandal is difficult to master, which has caused other players to prefer the Phantom. It deals high damage in Phantom and is easier than vandal. Both weapons are viable choices in most situations.
Vandal was a popular choice during the VALORANT closed beta, but many players have added the Phantom to their repertoire.
The third deadliest weapon was the Specter, a silenced submachine gun that could deal massive damage up close. This is a solid choice for players who can't afford a rifle but want to support their teammates.
Riot is constantly adjusting weapons to keep them balanced so other weapons may start to see more use in the future. By comparing the deadliest weapons from late 2021, players can see if VALORANT can replace the top three weapons in its first year.