Best Vandal Skins in VALORANT

The Vandal (VALORANT’s version of the iconic AK-47) is, along with the Phantom, undoubtedly one of the best and most popular guns in VALORANT. With its one-shot potential, skilled users can turn the tides of a match with a single click on a head. The big crowd of Vandal mains can enjoy a massive variety of skins for the gun, and in this article we’ll list some of the best Vandal skins in the game.

To be complete, we will mention the release price of each skin. Keep in mind though, that the price is subject to change, as VALORANT often releases offers and discounts on many of its popular skins. Also, since cosmetics are subjective, this list is in no particular order. These are just ten of the best-looking Vandal skins for you to dominate ranked mode with.

Reaver Vandal


We all know cosmetics are subjective. But if there was a best Vandal Skin title, it would probably go to the Reaver. It’s simply the most iconic Vandal skin in the game. It’s one of the first premium skin bundles to ever be released, so it’s got that kind of ‘OG’ appeal to it.

Furthermore, it’s got an edgy, dark, deadly aesthetic to it that just makes it a bliss to use. It has different color variants to choose from but the black-red and black-purple are the best looking out of the bunch. Everything from the sound design to the visual effects, animations, and finisher is just top-notch.

Frankly speaking, the entire Reaver Bundle, including the Operator and Knife is one of the best-looking collections in-game. The massive positive feedback on the Reaver Bundle made Riot Games release a Reaver 2.0 collection with a Reaver Phantom that’s just as good.

  • Variants: Original, Black, Red, and White
  • Price: 1775 VP

Prime Vandal


The best Vandal skin debate usually boils down to two contenders, the Prime and Reaver. Both of them are solid skins which makes it hard to choose between the two.

Prime Vandal is all about minimalism and sound design. In fact, just shooting the Prime feels extremely satisfactory with its bassy and futuristic shooting sound, so getting frags with this weapon feels like putting a hot knife through butter. The satisfaction aspect of this weapon is so good that some players report playing better with the skin. While no skin in the game offers actual gameplay benefits, it’s still a huge compliment for the Prime.

Much like the Reaver Bundle, there is a Prime 2.0 bundle with a Phantom and various other weapons. In short, Prime is undoubtedly a top contender for the best Vandal skin in VALORANT.

  • Variants: Chroma, Orange, Blue, and Yellow
  • Price: 1775 VP

Araxys Vandal


The Araxys Vandal features a futuristic and sleek design that might remind some people of Dune. The intricate visual effects like the glowing particles and energy trails make this one of the most aesthetically pleasing skins in VALORANT. On top of that, the explosive and satisfying finisher makes this a complete package. From the sleek design to stunning animations and finishers, the Araxys weapon is definitely one to consider while looking for a new Vandal skin. 

  • Variants: Original, Purple, Black, and Silver
  • Price: 2175 VP

Ion Vandal


Take everything good about the Prime Vandal, add a futuristic and techy aesthetic to it, and you have the Ion Vandal. Although it has different variants, the original white-blue variant is undoubtedly the best. It has a sleek design with a huge, moving ball of energy that powers the entire gun. There are blue tracers when you fire the weapons and a techy “oomph” sound effect that follows it. The finisher involves a ball of energy consuming the opponent.

To put it shortly: this is a solid option for those who love clean lines, simplicity, and a futuristic aesthetic.

  • Variants: Original
  • Price: 2175 VP

RGX 11Z Pro Vandal


The entire RGX 11Z Pro Bundle is filled with superb skins. For example, the RGX 11Z Pro Blade is one of the most sought-after knives in VALORANT, and the Vandal is no exception.

The RGX 11Z Pro Vandal has a futuristic and techy feel to it, taking heavy inspiration from RGB PC designs. It comes in various color schemes (so you can technically match it to your PC build) but that’s not even the best part about it. The best part is that the RGX11Z Pro has a feature that changes the color of the gun when you inspect it. On top of that, it also has a kill-counting feature which makes it unique compared to the other skins.

The skin doesn’t lack in the sound-effects department either; it has loud and impactful gunshot sounds. Take all of that and add the explosive and satisfying finishers, and you get one of the best Vandal skins in the game.

  • Variants: Original, Red, Blue, and Yellow
  • Price: 2175 VP

Prelude to Chaos Vandal


At first glance, the Prelude to Chaos Vandal looks like sci-fi Vandal skin. However, the gun really comes to life when you hold it in your hand. The dark and mysterious vibe of the skin makes it a pleasure to look at and play with. This combined with the intricate and aesthetically pleasing animation and visual effects makes this a solid skin. 

It’s loud and noisy and there is no minimalism about it; it’s chaotic, like the name implies. If you are looking for a skin with an edgy and dark feel to it but you don’t like the sort of gothic lines that the Reaver offers, consider the Prelude to Chaos Vandal.

  • Variants: Original, Green, White, Blue
  • Price: 2175 VP

Sentinels of Light Vandal


If the dark aesthetic is not your thing, the Sentinels of Light might be your cup of tea. The skin has a celestial vibe, making it almost angelic and heroic. It’s like you’re holding the weapon of an angel. Even the sound effects sound uplifting and empowering. When inspecting or reloading, parts of the gun break into crystal shards. There’s also a sick finisher included.

All in all, it’s a great skin for those who like the angelic and celestial aesthetic.

  • Variants: Pink, Red-Green, Blue-Purple
  • Price: 2175 VP

Glitchpop Vandal


The Glitchpop skin line is one of the most unique collections in the game. It has a neon cyberpunk-esque aesthetic to it, which a lot of players love. Just like in the name, the entire skin has glitch effects built into it. From the floating glitching hologram at the top of the gun to the sound effects when you fire it.

The entire skin looks something out of Cyberpunk and we are all for it. It’s playful, vibrant, and features bright color variants and a cartoony design. Couple that with the fun animations and you have a skin worthy of being in your collection.

  • Variants: Blue, Red, and Gold
  • Price: 2175 VP

Forsaken Vandal


If you are looking for a more elegant and classy Vandal skin, consider looking at the Forsaken Vandal. It has a sleek and sophisticated design and sound effects. Hitting headshots with this skin feels clean and satisfying. The finisher animation is stylish as well.

This is a fantastic, sleek skin, meant for people who enjoy the overall design of the Reaver, but aren’t fans of its edgy overall vibe.

  • Variants: Gold-White, and Green
  • Price: 1775 VP

Magepunk Vandal


From a design perspective, the Magepunk Vandal is one of the most creative skins out there. Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that incorporates retrofuturistic technology and aesthetics, and this skin is heavily inspired by that. Add in a touch of magic and you’ve got the Magepunk Vandal.

All the fantasy-inspired color variants look phenomenal and magical. With the spell-like reload and firing animations, the gun almost looks ethereal and enchanting. For magecraft and steampunk fans, this skin is as good as it gets.

  • Variants: Green, Black/Red, and Yellow
  • Price: 2175 VP

Conclusion


These are just a few of the many amazing Vandal skins available in VALORANT. Ultimately, the best Vandal skin for you will depend on your personal preferences and playing style. This is just a list of the most popular Vandal skins in VALORANT for you to choose from, but there should be a little something in here for everyone.

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