Bucky
When should you buy the Bucky?
The Bucky is tailored for high-precision single-tap lethality with 300% first-bullet accuracy.
Weapon Statistics
Damage by Distance Matrix
Hitbox Distribution| Range | Head | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m – 8m | 34 | 17 | 14 |
| 8m – 12m | 26 | 13 | 11.05 |
| 12m – 50m | 18 | 9 | 7.65 |
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Competitive Overview & Ballistics
Frame-accurate mechanical breakdown, damage thresholds, and economic positioning formulated from official VALORANT ballistics telemetry.
Non-lethal headshot: Headshots deal 34 damage. Requires 9 body shots for standard elimination.Falloff occurs beyond 8m, decreasing headshot damage to 18 (17 body shots required).
The Bucky delivers 300.0% first-bullet accuracy. Reload cycle takes 2.5s with an equip draw speed of 1s. Hip-fire accuracy should be reset between bursts.
High cost-efficiency choice after winning pistol round or during aggressive round-two conversions. Costing 850 Creds, teams prioritize this firearm to maintain economic balance across defensive holds and offensive executes.
- ▸Head-to-body combinations: A single headshot (34 damage) leaves full-armor targets with 116 HP. Follow up instantly with 1 body shot to close out the elimination.
- ▸Controlled pacing: With a fire rate of 1.1 rds/s, burst-fire or single-tap cadences will yield far higher consistency than prolonged spray patterns.
- ▸First-bullet accuracy: Offers 300.0% base precision. Counter-strafe to come to a full stop before firing.
How much damage does the Bucky do in VALORANT?▾
The Bucky deals 34 headshot, 17 body, and 14 leg damage at 0–8m.
How much does the Bucky cost?▾
The Bucky costs 850 credits. It is a shotgun weapon.
What are the Bucky's stats?▾
Fire rate: 1.1 rds/s, magazine: 5 rounds, reload: 2.5s. Wall penetration: low.