Valorant Best Rifles - Which Rifle is the Best?

Updated:

17 Nov 2020

4. Guardian (Best for long-range)

The rifle class as a whole is the strongest group of guns in Valorant, but the Guardian takes the last spot for being a semi-automatic gun. It can act almost like a sniper, as its headshot deals 195. However, its lack of a spray means you’ll most likely be losing to other guns with faster fire-rates like its brothers in the rifle category.

Guardian Review

A solid replacement for a sniper
Great in long-range fights, but will suffer in fights with shorter distances
Semi-automatic fire-rate

Guardian Details

Fire-rate: 4.75 rounds/sec
Damage:
Body - 65
Head - 195
Legs - 49

Guardian Rating: 7/10

3. Bulldog (Best for eco rounds)

The Bulldog is a perfectly acceptable gun for its fast fire-rate (9.15 rounds/sec) and decent damage. It’s also relatively cheaper than the other rifles (2,100 creds), which makes it a good gun for some eco-rounds where you can afford it. The ADS 3-round burst also makes it a strong weapon in close range, but its spread significantly worsens at medium to long-range.

Bulldog Review

3-round ADS burst shot which is great in winning short-range fights
Decent at medium-range, but not great at long-range
Relatively cheap compared to the other rifles

Bulldog Details

Fire-rate: 9.15 rounds/sec
Damage:
Body - 35
Head - 116
Legs - 30

Bulldog Rating: 7/10

2. Vandal (Best for all scenarios)

The Vandal is really a hit or miss. It’s an extremely powerful weapon in the right hands, but completely useless if you don’t have the precise aim the gun requires. The spray pattern is harder to control than the Phantom, but it doesn’t matter if you get the headshot you need, it’s just a matter of getting it.

Vandal Review

One of the best guns, and highly rewards those with precise aim
Best to tap with the gun at long-range rather than spray
Operates in the same capacity as the Phantom

Vandal Details

Fire-rate: 9.75 rounds/sec
Damage:
Body - 40
Head - 160
Legs - 34

Vandal Rating: 9/10

1. Phantom (Best for all scenarios)

Arguably the best gun in the game, the only thing the Phantom lacks in comparison to the Vandal is its lack of headshot damage at medium to long-range distances. Its spray is much more forgiving to players and its faster fire-rate makes it more likely to win in close to medium-range fights.

Phantom Review

Lacks the headshot damage at long-range compared to the Vandal
More forgiving for bad sprays with the gun
Can operate at any distance, although long-range fights are easier with the Vandal

Phantom Details