20 Best Vandal Skins in Valorant in 2024 [Updated List]

Vandal skins are the most popular among all other Valorant weapon skins. The reason is very simple: Vandal is considered the most valuable and value-for-credit rifle in the Valorant game. It is very obvious for many players to buy better vandal skins if they are going to buy any skin at all.

If you want to get any vandal skin from the Valorant store page or its night market, it is better to know about the popular skins before you spend money. You don’t get any chance to sell or trade the skin as you can on the Steam marketplace. That being said, it’s really important to know about skins before you get them.

Top 20 Vandal Skins in 2024

In this article, we’ve listed the 20 best vandal skins including the one from its battle passes and various Valorant skin bundles.

1. Reaver Vandal

We can call it Reaver 2.0 because Reaver Skins were released during the BETA Version and they were a bit darker in look than the current version. Still, the Reaver Skin attracts users with its awesome reloading animation and death animation. Also, its Kill effect with a sound effect just satisfies the user’s wants.

Reaver vandal skin is one of the most preferred choices because it has really good sound and animation while maintaining no extra distraction for the player. It is part of the Reaver collection that was released on October 26, 2020.

• Bundle: The Reaver Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Black, Red, and White
• Cost: 1,775 VP

2. Prime Vandal

Prime Vandal is the most popular vandal skin in Valorant. Players have submitted many tickets regarding the purchase to the Valorant Support Team. The animation, VFX, and Finisher of Prime Vandal just satisfies users and blow our mind. The Prime Collection was released on June 2nd, 2020, it leans heavily on gold plating much like the Aristocrat Collection.

The shooting sound of Prime Vandal is the most common reason why people like it so much. If you are a Valorant player and don’t like prime vandal then the chance is you must be getting bullied by your friends every day.

• Bundle: The Prime Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Orange, Blue, and Yellow
• Original Cost: 1,775 VP

3. RGX 11z Pro Vandal

After its launch on Oct 6th, 2021, RGX 11z Pro Vandal quickly became famous among Valorant players. VFX for RGX 11z Pro Vandal includes colored lights that change with inspection, moving inner parts, and new visual and sound effects for muzzle flash, gunfire, equipping, and reloading.

The bullet tracers and marks match the gun’s light color. Inner parts rotate faster when firing. There are new finisher animations, including trapping the victim between electric pillars and a holographic outline after a kill. The gun also has a kill counter that briefly displays “EZ” after the last kill in a round.

• Bundle: RGX 11Z Pro Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Red, Blue, Yellow
• Original Cost: 2,175 VP

4. Champions 2023 Vandal

Champions 2023 is one of the most recent and most awaited Vandal skins in 2023. This skin rewards top fraggers and players with high kill counts. It is also one of the most expensive Vandal skins in Valorant.

Level 2 Kill Effects with Champions 2023 Vandal added a new inspect animation and sound effects. Alongside new muzzle flash and gunfire visuals, the Champions logo on the skin flashes gold and glows gold on a kill.

Level 3 introduces a unique finisher animation where the victim is encased in a golden glow, reaching for the sky. An augmented version can be triggered, darkening the map and surrounding the player with a stadium-like effect, accompanied by music from “Ticking Away.” Allies can also activate this effect.

Champion’s Aura at Level 4 enhances the gun’s appearance with every 3 kills, completing at 30. If the player is the last standing or matches MVP, additional effects like the Champions logo beating and a golden aura around the gun are added.

• Bundle: Champions 2023 Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Only Original
• Original Cost: 2,675 VP

5. Glitchpop Vandal

Glitchpop Vandal not only looks colorful but also has really interesting glitchy animation and effects. When it was released by Valorant, within hours it became the most actively discussed vandal skin.

With its fantastic look, VFX effects, and animation with Finisher, Glitchpop vandal is one of the best skins for showing off in the game. It is part of the Glitchpop 2.0 Collection that is newly released on February 4th, 2021.

• Bundle: The Glitchpop 2.0 Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Blue, Red, and Gold
• Original Cost: 1,775 VP

6. Elderflame Vandal

After Prime Vandal, the most discussed Vandal skin is Elderflame Vandal, as its dragon animation, VFX and finisher attract users to keep using it.

Elderflame is one of the most unique weapon skin ideas by the Valorant team. A fire-breathing dragon animation every time you reload the weapon gives a whole different experience. Many would say that there is no point in having a distracting weapon skin when playing an FPS game but Elderflame proved them wrong.

The Elderflame vandal skin is part of the Elderflame collection that was released on July 8th, 2020.

• Bundle: The Elder Flame Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Gold, Silver, and Purple
• Original Cost: 2,475 VP

7. Oni Vandal

Oni Phantom is one of the most popular phantom skins in Valorant. After a huge demand from players for a similar skin for Vandal, the Oni 2.0 collection was released with a Vandal skin. Oni Vandal follows the same Japanese style as seen with the previous Oni collection.

If you upgrade this gun, VFX/Sound Effects introduces a new muzzle flash and gunfire visuals, with additional sound effects. Level 3 upgrade adds new model visuals, lighting, and visual and sound effects for equipping, inspecting, and reloading. The Level 4 finisher includes a new Kill Banner, a Kill sound effect, and a unique animation where the victim becomes a ghost wearing an Oni mask and is chained to the ground with samurai blades, accompanied by music.

• Bundle: Oni 2.0 Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Kumo, Hana, and Tsubame
• Original Cost: 1775 VP

8. Magepunk Vandal

Do you want a Vandal skin that looks more futuristic and electrical? Magepunk Vandal is that skin for you. The electric visuals and sound effects make this gun look so pleasing.

It has 4 upgrades. Level 2 upgrade includes new muzzle flash and gunfire visuals and sound effects. Level 3 upgrade features new visual effects, with visible gauges and electrified parts, new equip and inspect sound effects, and additional visual effects along with new gunfire animations and moving parts on the gun model.

Finisher Level 4 introduces a new Kill Banner and sound effect, matching the variant color for EP 6 skins, and a finisher animation where the victim is enclosed in a bulb and shocked with electricity.

• Bundle: Magepunk Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Green, Red, and Yellow
• Original Cost: 1775 VP

9. Gaias Vengeance Vandal

Gaias Vengeance is one of the most unique skins in Valorant. It looks like made out of a tree branch. It has animations like leaves falling from a tree. If you want to have the best experience with this gun, upgrade it to all levels.

The gun upgrades include VFX Level 2 with new muzzle flash and gunfire visuals and sounds. Level 3 adds new visual and sound effects for equipping, inspecting, and reloading. Finisher Level 4 introduces a new Kill Banner and sound effect, with a unique finisher animation where leaves swirl around the victim and a tree grows in their place, with the colors matching the variant color of the skin used.

• Bundle: Gaias Vengeance Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Blue, Green, and Orange
• Original Cost: 1775 VP

10. Araxys Vandal

Araxys Vandal with its animations may remind you of Elderflame Vandal but without any flame or dragon. This skin is particularly famous for its last-kill finisher style.

The gun upgrades include Sound Effects at Level 2, with new gunfire and muzzle flash visuals and sounds. Animation Level 3 adds new model visuals, lighting, and special effects for equipping, inspecting, and reloading, with fragments of the model expanding during animations and moving slightly during gunfire.

Finisher Level 4 introduces a final kill animation where the victim is disintegrated and transported upwards in a beam, with beams also appearing on other bodies killed by the same weapon in the round, including those killed by a previous owner of the gun.

• Bundle: Araxys Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original,Purple, Black, and Silver
• Original Cost: 2175 VP

11. Sentinels of Light Vandal

If you play League of Legends, you may know about the Sentinels of Light event. This Vandal skin was part of the promotion of that event among Valorant fans.

The Sentinels of Light vandal offers enhanced visual and sound effects across different levels. VFX Level 2 introduces new visuals and sound effects for muzzle flash and gunfire. Animation Level 3 adds new dimensions, including an equipped animation where relic stones that form the gun barrel start detached and rotate, and then are pulled together to form the barrel. Additionally, Level 3 includes new sound effects for inspection and a reload animation where the relic stones expand outwards and rotate, adding to the immersive experience.

Finisher Level 4 further builds on the thematic content with a new Kill Banner and sound effects. The final kill of the round triggers a unique finisher animation: the victim initially becomes possessed by Viego, with their soul suspended above as they attempt to reclaim control of their body. Both entities are eventually purified by a mark of the Sentinels from above, and part of the Sentinels of Light theme plays, adding depth and narrative to the gaming experience.

• Bundle: Sentinels of Light Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Pink, Red/Green, and Blue/Purple
• Original Cost: 2175 VP

12. Ion Vandal

Ion Vandal may appeal to players who enjoy detailed and immersive weaponry, appreciate advanced visual aesthetics, and seek a more engaging and personalized gaming experience.

Level 2 of the gun upgrades focus on Sound Effects and Visual Effects, introducing new visuals and sounds for muzzle flash and gunfire. This enhances the aesthetic appeal of the weapon, providing a more immersive shooting experience.

In Level 3, the Animation upgrade adds more complexity to the weapon’s appearance and behavior. Transparent chambers reveal the gun’s power source, and any visible motor becomes active during gunfire. New effects are also added for equipping, inspecting, and reloading, including the disappearance of the power source as a new magazine is added.

The Level 4 Finisher upgrade adds a unique touch to the game’s kill sequences. The final kill of a round plays an animation where the victim is contained within a color-matching orb that shrinks down and then explodes. This addition enriches the visual experience and ties the weapon’s appearance to its performance.

• Bundle: The Ion Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Yellow, Blue, and Green
• Original Cost: 1775 VP

13. ChronoVoid Vandal

The Chronovoid Vandal weapon in Valorant may attract players who value futuristic aesthetics, as its unique design adds a visually engaging experience. Competitive players might find its distinct visual cues helpful, while collectors and fans of themed content could see it as a prized addition to their arsenal. Even casual gamers seeking to personalize their gameplay with stylish equipment might be drawn to the Chronovoid Vandal.

Level 2 of the gun upgrade introduces new gunfire and muzzle flash visuals and sound effects, adding dynamism to the shooting experience.

Level 3 takes things further with new model animations. This includes rotating power source casings, new animations and sound effects for equipping, inspecting, and reloading, and telekinetic placement of the power source, adding complexity and a futuristic feel.

Level 4, the finisher level, offers a new Kill Banner and sound effects, along with a unique finisher animation. The victim’s body is obliterated and contained within a sphere that matches the skin’s variant color, creating a dramatic and personalized end to the round.

• Bundle: ChronoVoid Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variants: Original, Purple, Red, and Black
• Original Cost: 2175 VP

14. Prelude to Chaos Vandal

 

Any Valorant player may like Prelude to Chaos Vandal for its unique visual and sound effects, including customizable energy colors and engaging animations for equipping, inspecting, and reloading. The dramatic finisher animation adds to the overall appeal, offering a personalized and thrilling in-game experience.

In Level 2 VFX, new gunfire and muzzle flash visuals and sound effects are introduced. As the model turns, the energy color shifts from blue to purple, although this effect is not present in any variants. Level 3 brings further enhancements, including new model visuals with an exposed spherical power source, new effects for equipping and inspecting, and a unique reload animation where the power source is manually replaced.

Level 4 adds a dramatic finisher to the experience. A new Kill Banner and sound effects are introduced, along with a distinctive final kill animation. In this animation, a hole to another dimension opens beneath the victim, chains emerge and ensnare them, and then drag them down through the hole, which subsequently vanishes.

• Bundle: Prelude to Chaos Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variant: Original, Green, White, and Blue
• Cost: 1,775 VP

15. Origin Vandal

One thing that sets Origin Vandal apart is its kill effect. The final kill effect summons a mysterious ring to abduct the enemy player before disappearing in a flash of green light. It has metallic sound effects and round pulls-out animation that sets it apart from other skins.

It is an ideal skin for you if you can get on with the distraction it brings while gameplay. No doubt it’s a good vandal skin but it can become very distracting for new players.

• Bundle: The Origin Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variant: Original, Green, Red, and White
• Cost: 1,775 VP

16. Forsaken Vandal

The forsaken vandal is one of the latest skins on the Valorant store. This new skin is similar in look to the Reaver vandal but with a different sound and kill effects. However, the skin couldn’t get more popular among old players because most of them already have big collections of skins in their inventory like Prime, Elderflame, Reaver, etc.

Forsaken Vandal is ideal skin for those who don’t have any other vandal skin and want to have something that not everybody else is having, The skin was introduced in the Forsaken collection that was released on 20 June 2021.

• Bundle: The Forsaken Collection
• Upgrades: Base, VFX, Animation, Finisher, and Variant
• Variant: Original and Gold
• Cost: 1,775 VP

17. Winterwunderland Vandal

The Winterwunderland vandal differs from every Vandal’s default skin. The reflection and shininess of this skin make it look more attractive. It reflects darkness when in light and shines away when in Dark. It also doesn’t have any VFX effects or animation. The Winterwunderland Collection was released on December 9, 2020.

• Bundle: Individual weapon skin
• Upgrades: No upgrade available
• Variant: Only Original
• Cost: 1,275 VP

18. Tethered Realms Vandal

Tethered Realms Vandal is made with the combination of two themes: sovereign and forsaken. It automatically changes the theme whenever the player moves from a light area into a dark area, and vice versa. When the player is standing in a light area; Vandal uses the Forsaken theme. In dark areas, the weapons will swap themes.

It’s a perfect skin but lacks many upgrades and effects that you can get from other skins.

• Bundle: Tethered Realms Collection
• Upgrades: Base and VFX
• Variant: Original
• Cost: 1,775 VP

19. Silvanus Vandal

Silvanus Vandal is a very elegant vandal skin without any VFX or animation but with a nice look. The skin has a nice animated ‘snowfall at night’ design, animating as you move with the weapon or look around. If you are looking for the best vandal skin for a cheaper price and less distraction, you can go for Silvanus Vandal.

• Bundle: The Silvanus Collection
• Upgrades: Base
• Variant: Original
• Cost: 1,275 VP

20. Wasteland Vandal

The Wasteland Vandal is made up of waste materials or recycling materials that look good and attract users in that way. The Wasteland Collection was released in November 2020.

• Bundle: Individual weapon skin
• Upgrades: No upgrade available
• Variant: Only Original
• Cost: 1,275 VP

We hope, this article might have helped you choose the right skin for Vandal, and do comment about your favorite one.