VALORANT’s arsenal is diverse, letting players display their mechanics and headshot prowess—but those guns aren’t built the same. If you often find it hard to choose a gun during the buy phase or are just starting out, our VALORANT weapon tier list is built to help make your pick.
At the time of writing, Riot’s popular tac shooter has 19 weapons, including 18 guns and a melee. While most players favor the reliable rifle category that offers four standard guns to pick from, there are sniper rifles, SMGs, shotguns, and/or heavy machine guns too. You can have a lot of fun tilting rifle mains with a sniper, shotgun, or machine gun, but it all boils down to whether you’re up for the challenges they pose.