Vandal
When should you buy the Vandal?
The Vandal is tailored for high-precision single-tap lethality with 25% first-bullet accuracy.
Weapon Statistics
Damage by Distance Matrix
Hitbox Distribution| Range | Head | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m – 50m | 1601-TAP | 40 | 34 |
ADS STATS
Skins
ULTRA4 skins
EXCLUSIVE26 skins
PREMIUM19 skins
DELUXE39 skins
SELECT17 skins
Competitive Overview & Ballistics
Frame-accurate mechanical breakdown, damage thresholds, and economic positioning formulated from official VALORANT ballistics telemetry.
Lethal 1-Tap: Deals 160 headshot damage, securing instant eliminations against 150 HP full shields.Damage is uniform across all operational engagement distances with zero falloff penalties.
The Vandal delivers 25.0% first-bullet accuracy. Reload cycle takes 2.5s with an equip draw speed of 1s. ADS reduces bullet spread with a 1.25× optic magnification.
Standard weapon for full economy rounds. Pair with heavy shields and full utility loadouts. Costing 2,900 Creds, teams prioritize this firearm to maintain economic balance across defensive holds and offensive executes.
- ▸Crosshair placement is critical: The Vandal eliminates full-armor enemies (150 HP) with a single headshot at close range (160 damage). Focus on pre-aiming head height at common angles.
- ▸Controlled pacing: With a fire rate of 9.75 rds/s, burst-fire or single-tap cadences will yield far higher consistency than prolonged spray patterns.
- ▸ADS Zoom (1.25×): Switch to aim-down-sights when holding tight long-distance sightlines to reduce recoil dispersion.
How much damage does the Vandal do in VALORANT?▾
The Vandal deals 160 headshot, 40 body, and 34 leg damage at 0–50m.
How much does the Vandal cost?▾
The Vandal costs 2,900 credits. It is a rifle weapon.
What are the Vandal's stats?▾
Fire rate: 9.75 rds/s, magazine: 25 rounds, reload: 2.5s. Wall penetration: medium.
Does the Vandal have ADS (Aim Down Sights)?▾
Yes, the Vandal has 1.25× zoom when aiming down sights with a fire rate of 8.775 rds/s in ADS mode.
