VALORANT skins tier list: Best to worst

Which VALORANT skin is your favorite?

VALORANT Episode Seven banner
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While VALORANT’s alluring cosmetics don’t play any advantageous role in competitive gameplay, weapon skins have remained an inevitable part of the popular tactical shooter. 

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In addition to the heftily priced weapon bundles that Riot Games launches for the store occasionally, players can collect basic yet intriguing skin collections through the comparatively cheaper battle passes. They can also earn XP to unlock skins belonging to Agent Contracts for free. 

Upgradable skins, especially of the exclusive or ultra kind, feature rates on the higher end and can easily burn a hole in the buyer’s pocket. Players, however, have an undying obsession with VALORANT’s purchasable gun and melee skins due to the exceptional look and feel they bring to the table.

Below is a tier list featuring all weapon bundles, battle pass skin collections, legacy skins, and individual Agent Contract skins available in VALORANT. 

Best and worst VALORANT skins

S-tier

Weapon skins eligible for this tier feel beyond great due to their exhilarating animation and sound effects. Battle pass and Agent Contract skins are not a part of our S-tier list. 

Most S-tier skins in VALORANT belong to exclusive or ultra skin collections—gun skins belonging to these kinds are priced above 2,175 VALORANT Points (VP), while melee skins are priced at a minimum of 4,350 VP. Some premium bundles, however, offer S-tier eligible weapon skins too.

Store collections

  • Prime V1
The Prime skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Prime V1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Sovereign
The Sovereign skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Sovereign Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Radiant Entertainment System
The Radiant Entertainment System Collection in VALORANT.
The Radiant Entertainment System Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Elderflame
The Elderflame Collection in VALORANT.
The Elderflame Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Spectrum
The SPECTRUM skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Spectrum Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • RGX 11z V1
The RGX 11z Pro skin bundle in VALORANT.
The RGX 11z Pro V1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Gaia’s Vengeance
The Gaia's Vengeance Collection in VALORANT.
The Gaia’s Vengeance Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • RGX 11z V2
The RGX 11z Pro V2 Collection in VALORANT.
The RGX 11z Pro V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Araxys
The Araxys Collection in VALORANT.
The Araxys Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Imperium
The Imperium Collection in VALORANT.
The Imperium Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games

Agent contracts

  • FIRE/arm Classic – KAY/O
KAYO's contract skin in VALORANT.
KAYO’s contract Classic. Image via Riot Games
  • Vendetta Ghost – Reyna
Reyna's contract skin in VALORANT.
Reyna’s contract Ghost. Image via Riot Games
  • Karabasan Shorty – Fade
Fade's contract skin in VALORANT.
Fade’s contract Shorty. Image via Riot Games

Legacy

  • Wayfinder Shorty – Prime Gaming
The Wayfinder Shorty in VALORANT.
The Wayfinder Shorty. Image via Riot Games
  • Arcane Sheriff
The Arcane Sheriff in VALORANT.
The Arcane Sheriff. Image via Riot Games
  • Champions 2021 Bundle
The Champions 2021 Collection in VALORANT.
The Champions 2021 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games

A-tier

The A-tier holds some of the most iconic skin collections in VALORANT and isn’t much of a downgrade to the S-tier. But these skins suffer slightly in popularity’s terms due to their strong themes and divisive designs. Nevertheless, these collections are, in no way, inferior to the ones mentioned under the tier of excellence.

Store collections

  • Oni
The Oni skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Oni V1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Oni V2
The Oni V2 Collection in VALORANT.
The Oni V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
VALORANT weapons displayed next to each other.
The Neo Frontier Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Glitchpop V1
The Glitchpop skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Glitchpop V1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Singularity
The Singularity skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Singularity Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Reaver
The Reaver skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Reaver V1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Reaver V2
The Reaver V2 Collection in VALORANT.
The Reaver V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Glitchpop V2
The Glitchpop V2 Collection in VALORANT.
The Glitchpop V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Prime V2
The Prime 2.0 skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Prime V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Sentinels of Light
The Sentinels of Light skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Sentinels of Light Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Protocol 781-A
The Protocol 781-A Collection in VALORANT.
The Protocol 781-A Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Neptune
The Neptune skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Neptune Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games

Agent contracts

  • Soul Silencer Ghost – Omen
Image via Riot Games
  • Finesse Classic – Chamber
Image via Riot Games
  • Game Over Sheriff – Jett
Image via Riot Games
  • Live Wire Frenzy – Neon
Image via Riot Games
  • Snakebite Shorty – Viper
Image via Riot Games

Battle Pass Collections

  • Bound
The Bound Collection in VALORANT.
The Bound Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Starlit Odyssey
The Shimmer Collection in VALORANT.
The Starlit Odessey Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Shimmer
The Shi
The Shimmer Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • DOT EXE
The .EXE Collection in VALORANT
The .EXE Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • K/TAC
The K/TAC Collection in VALORANT.
The K/TAC Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • 9 Lives
The 9 Lives Collection in VALORANT.
The 9 Lives Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Monarch
The Monarch Collection in VALORANT.
The Monarch Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Divine Swine
The Divine Swine Collection in VALORANT.
The Divine Swine Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Spitfire
The Spitfire Collection in VALORANT.
The Spitfire Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • .SYS
The .SYS Collection in VALORANT.
The .SYS Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Coalition: Cobra
The Coalition Cobra Collection in VALORANT.
The Coalition Cobra Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike

Legacy

  • VALORANT Champions 2022
The VALORANT Champions 2022 Collection in VALORANT.
The VALORANT Champions 2022 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • VALORANT Champions 2023
The 2023 VCT Champions bundle in VALORANT.
VALORANT Champions 2023 Collection. Image via Riot Games
  • VCT LOCK//IN 2023
VCT LOCK//IN 2023 Collection in VALORANT.
VCT LOCK//IN 2023 Collection. Image via Riot Games

B-tier

Like the A-tier, this level holds popular skin collections from VALORANT’s diverse cosmetic timeline. But these aren’t Riot’s best offerings so far, with many not preferring the aesthetics and animation. Regardless, a considerable part of the community can be seen yielding these skins to satisfy their unique liking. 

A few B-tier collections feature non-upgradable skins, making them unattractive to most of the community. Some players, however, prefer using minimally designed elegant skins anyway.  

Store collections

  • Magepunk V3
The Magepunk V3 Collection in VALORANT.
The Magepunk V3 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games.
  • Sakura
The Sakura skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Sakura Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Nebula
The Nebula skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Nebula Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Kohaku & Matsuba
The Kohaku & Matsuba Collection in VALORANT.
The Kohaku & Matsuba Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Ion V1
The Ion V1 Collection in VALORANT.
The Ion V1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • BlastX
The BlastX skin bundle in VALORANT.
The BlastX Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Celestial
The Celestial skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Celestial Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Magepunk V1
The Magepunk V1 Collection in VALORANT.
The Magepunk V1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Ruination
The Ruination skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Ruination Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Recon
The Recon Collection in VALORANT.
The Recon Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Radiant Crisis 
The Radiant Crisis 001 skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Radiant Crisis Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Magepunk V2
The Magepunk Ep. 3 skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Magepunk V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Ion V2
The Ion V2 Collection in VALORANT.
The Ion V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Endeavor
The Endeavour skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Endeavour Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Chronovoid
The ChronoVoid Collection in VALORANT.
The ChronoVoid Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Xenohunter
The Xenohunter Collection in VALORANT.
The Xenohunter Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Prelude to Chaos
The Prelude to Chaos Collection in VALORANT.
The Prelude to Chaos Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Forsaken
The Forsaken Collection in VALORANT.
The Forsaken Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Origin
The Origin Collection in VALORANT.
The Origin Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games

Battle Pass Collections

  • Gridcrash
The Gridcrash Collection in VALORANT.
The Gridcrash Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Kingdom
The Kingdom Collection in VALORANT.
The Kingdom Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Iridian Thorn
The Iridian Thorn Collection in VALORANT.
The Iridian Thorn Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Task Force 809
The Task Force 809 Collection in VALORANT.
The Task Force 809 Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Tilde
The Tilde Collection of weapons in VALORANT.
The Tilde Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Topotek
The Topotek Collection in VALORANT.
The Topotek Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Moondash
The Moondash Collection in VALORANT.
The Moondash Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Couture
The Couture Collection in VALORANT.
The Couture Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Monstrocity
The Monstrocity Collection in VALORANT.
The Monstrocity Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Red Alert
The Red Alert Collection in VALORANT.
The Red Alert Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Electroflux
The Electroflux Collection in VALORANT.
The Electroflux Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Depths
The Depths Collection in VALORANT
The Depths Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Lightwave
The Lightwave Collection in VALORANT.
The Lightwave Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Nitro
The Nitro Collection in VALORANT.
The Nitro Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Hydrodrip
The Hiydrodrip Collection in VALORANT.
The Hiydrodrip Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Signature
The Signature Collection in VALORANT.
The Signature Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Schema
The Schema Collection in VALORANT.
The Schema Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Lycan’s Bane
The Lycan's Bane Collection in VALORANT.
The Lycan’s Bane Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike

Agent contracts

  • Hush – Cypher
Cypher's contract skin in VALORANT.
Cypher’s contract Ghost. Image via Riot Games
  • Wunderkind – Killjoy
Killjoy's contract skin in VALORANT.
Killjoy’s contract Shorty. Image via Riot Games
  • Ragnarocker Frenzy – Breach
Breach's contract skin in VALORANT.
Breach’s contract Frenzy. Image via Riot Games
  • Spitfire Frenzy – Phoenix
Phoenix's contract Frenzy in VALORANT.
Phoenix’s contract Frenzy. Image via Riot Games
  • Wayfarer Sheriff – Harbor
Harbor's contract Sheriff in VALORANT.
Harbor’s contract Sheriff. Image via Riot Games.
  • Sidekick Shorty – Gekko
Gekko's contract skin in VALORANT.
Gekko’s contract Shorty. Image via Riot Games.

C-tier

This is where the quality falls, with mere non-upgradable skins showing up. Most players would hesitate to pay for these cosmetics, even though a few C-tier skins feature designs and interactions that may appeal to some players (See Tethered Realms or Black.Market). 

Those looking to go easy on their budget may prefer to choose C-tier skins for unpopular weapons in VALORANT.

Store collections

  • NO LIMITS
The NO LIMITS collection in VALORANT.
The NO LIMITS collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games.
  • Luxe 
The Luxe collection in VALORANT.
The Luxe collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Rush 
The Rush collection in VALORANT.
The Rush collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Prism V1
The Prism skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Prism V1 collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Spline
The Spline skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Spline collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Gravitational Uranium Neuroblaster (G.U.N)
The G.U.N. skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Gravitational Uranium Neuroblaster collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Black.Market
Black Market weapon skin bundle in VALORANT
The Black.Market Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Wasteland
The Wasteland skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Wasteland Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • VALORANT GO! V1
The VALORANT Go! Ep. 1 skin bundle in VALORANT.
The VALORANT Go! Vol. 1 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Prism V2
The Prism II skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Prism V2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Horizon
The Horizon skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Horizon Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Tethered Realms
The Tethered Realms skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Tethered Realms Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • VALORANT GO! V2
The VALORANT Go! Vol. 2 skin bundle in VALORANT.
The VALORANT Go! Vol. 2 Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Nunca Olvidados
The Nunca Olvidados skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Nunca Olvidados Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Undercity
The Undercity skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Undercity Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Doodle Buds
The Doodlebuds Collection in VALORANT.
The Doodlebuds Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Titanmail
The Titanmail skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Titanmail Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Sarmad
The Sarmad Collection in VALORANT.
The Sarmad Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Crimsonbeast
The Crimsonbeast Collection in VALORANT.
The Crimsonbeast Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Soulstrife
The Soulstrife Collection in VALORANT.
The Soulstrife Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Cryostasis
The Cryostasis Collection in VALORANT.
The Cryostasis Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Luna
The Luna Collection in VALORANT.
The Luna Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games

Battle Pass Collections

  • POLYfox
The Poly Fox Collection in VALORANT.
The Poly Fox Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Jade
The Jade Collection in VALORANT.
The Jade Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Premiere Collision
The Premiere Collision Collection in VALORANT.
The Premiere Collision Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Retro LA
The Retro LA Collection in VALORANT.
The Retro LA Collection. Image via Riot Games.
  • Rune Stone
The Rune Collection in VALORANT.
The Rune Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Sticker Pop
The Sticker Pop Collection in VALORANT.
The Sticker Pop Collection. Image via Riot Games.
  • Aerosol
The Aerosol Collection in VALORANT.
The Aerosol Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • POLYfrog
The POLYfrog Collection in VALORANT.
The POLYfrog Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Jigsaw
The Jigsaw Collection in VALORANT.
The Jigsaw Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Aero
The Aero Collection in VALORANT.
The Aero Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Immortalized
The Immortalized Collection in VALORANT.
The Immortalized Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Genesis
The Genesis Collection in VALORANT.
The Genesis Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Piedra Del Sol
The Piedra Del Sol Collection in VALORANT.
The Piedra Del Sol Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Goldwing
The Goldwing Collection in VALORANT.
The Goldwing Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Velocity
The Velocity Collection in VALORANT.
The Velocity Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Striker
The Striker Collection in VALORANT.
The Striker Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Transition
The Transition Collection in VALORANT.
The Transition Collection. Image via Riot Games
  • Hue Shift
The Hue Shift Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike

Agent contracts

  • Pistolinha Classic – Raze
Raze's contract skin in VALORANT.
Raze’s contract Classic. Image via Riot Games
  • Resolution Classic – Deadlock
Deadlock's contract Classic in VALORANT.
Deadlock’s contract Classic. Image via Riot Games
  • Eclipse Ghost – Astra
Astra's contract skin in VALORANT.
Astra’s contract Ghost. Image via Riot Games
  • Death Wish Sheriff – Yoru
Yoru's contract skin in VALORANT.
Yoru’s contract Sheriff. Image via Riot Games
  • Swooping Frenzy – Skye
Skye's contract skin in VALORANT.
Skye’s contract Frenzy. Image via Riot Games

D-tier

While these skins may not be as great as the C or B-tier skins, they are still one step above the F-tier skins and have at least some qualities to them—just not enough to make them worth putting on most weapons.

Store collections 

  • Abyssal
The Abyssal Collection in VALORANT.
The Abyssal Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Reverie
The Reverie Collection in VALORANT.
The Reverie Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Altitude
The Altitude Collection in VALORANT.
The Altitude Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Convex
The Convex Collection in VALORANT.
The Convex Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Ego
The Ego skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Ego Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Smite
The Smite skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Smite Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Sensation
The Sensation skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Sensation Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Winterwunderland
The Winterwunderland Collection in VALORANT.
The Winterwunderland Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Silvanus
The Silvanus skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Silvanus Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Snowfall
The Snowfall skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Snowfall Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games

Battle Pass Collections

  • Hivemind
The Hivemind Collection in VALORANT.
The Hivemind Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Venturi
The Venturi Collection in VALORANT.
The Venturi Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Infinity
The Infinity Collection in VALORANT.
The Infinity Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Outpost
The Outpost Collection in VALORANT.
The Outpost Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Prism V3
The Prism V3 Collection in VALORANT.
The Prism V3 Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Artisan
The Artisan Collection in VALORANT.
The Artisan Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Varnish
The Varnish Collection in VALORANT.
The Varnish Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Ruin
The Ruin Collection in VALORANT.
The Ruin Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike

Agent contracts

  • Protektor – Sova
Sova's contract skin in VALORANT.
Sova’s contract Sheriff. Image via Riot Games
  • Peacekeeper – Brimstone
Brimstone's contract skin in VALORANT.
Brimstone’s contract Sheriff. Image via Riot Games
  • Final Chamber – Sage
Chamber's contract skin in VALORANT.
Chamber’s contract Classic. Image via Riot Games

F-tier

Skins that only a mother could love, F-tier skins are the worst of the worst in VALORANT. Whether it’s because they lack the necessary flair or because the color combinations miss the mark, it doesn’t matter. Either way, these skins leave a lot to be desired.

Store collections

  • Aristocrats 
The Aristocrat Collection in VALORANT.
The Aristocrat Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Galleria
The Galleria Collection in VALORANT.
The Galleria Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Avalanche 
The Avalanche Collection in VALORANT.
The Avalanche Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Infantry
The Infantry skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Infantry Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Minima
The Minima skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Minima Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Tigris
The Tigris skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Tigris Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games
  • Team Ace
The Team Ace skin bundle in VALORANT.
The Team Ace Collection in VALORANT. Image via Riot Games

Battle Pass Collections

  • Cavalier
The Cavalier Collection in VALORANT.
The Cavalier Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
  • Songsteel
The Songsteel Collection in VALORANT.
The Songsteel Collection in VALORANT. Image via VALORANT Strike
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