VALORANT is an agent-based shooter, much like Overwatch. While abilities are essential to the game’s identity, weapons are its core. So understanding all the weapons you can buy and when to buy them can significantly impact your gameplay.
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There are 18 weapons available, each with their own strengths and stats. They fall into six categories: sidearms, SMGs, shotguns, rifles, snipers and heavy.
Despite their small size, sidearms can still do a decent amount of damage, although they are generally bought when your team is low on cash or you need to save it. The best sidearms in VALORANT are Ghost and Sheriff, as they can each do 100+ damage to the head and 30+ to the body.
Submachine guns (SMGs) are a much cheaper alternative to rifles, and are usually purchased in a force buy or after a pistol round. The best SMG is the Spectre, but the cost can be brutal.
