Explore Valorant weapons ranked by headshot percentage, revealing which guns reward precise aim with the highest frequency of headshot kills. In Valorant's punishing tactical shooter environment, headshots are crucial for winning duels and securing quick eliminations. Weapons with high headshot percentages are typically used by players with excellent crosshair placement and aim discipline. The Guardian and Vandal often show high headshot rates due to their one-tap headshot kill potential, incentivizing aim for the head. Meanwhile, spray-heavy weapons like the Phantom may show lower headshot percentages but compensate with forgiving fire rates. This ranking helps you understand which weapons align with precision-focused playstyles versus spray control approaches. Whether you're training your aim or selecting weapons that complement your mechanical strengths, headshot percentage data provides valuable insights into Valorant weapon skill expression. In the current meta , Vandal dominates with a 91.7% pick rate, followed by Phantom at 51.9%. For maximum fragging potential, Vandal averages 8.32 kills per match. The Vandal leads headshot percentage at 32.8%. Our analysis covers 20 Valorant weapons across 4 rifles, 2 SMGs, 3 snipers, 6 pistols, and 2 shotguns.
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# | Weapon | Tier | Mode | Rank | Kills/Match | Kills/Round | HS% | Win Rate | Pick Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 8.32 | 0.39 | 32.8% | 50.4% | 91.7% | |
| 2 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 2.02 | 0.09 | 32.8% | 49.1% | 49.3% | |
| 3 | C | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.98 | 0.09 | 32.6% | 49.3% | 29.7% | |
| 4 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.90 | 0.09 | 32.4% | 51.4% | 40.9% | |
| 5 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.75 | 0.08 | 32.4% | 50.8% | 16.6% | |
| 6 | C | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.77 | 0.08 | 31.1% | 51.7% | 9.4% | |
| 7 | D | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.52 | 0.07 | 30.4% | 50.9% | 29.3% | |
| 8 | A | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.67 | 0.08 | 30.1% | 52.0% | 7.0% | |
| 9 | A | Competitive | All Ranks | 4.83 | 0.22 | 30.1% | 51.1% | 51.9% | |
| 10 | C | Competitive | All Ranks | 2.04 | 0.09 | 28.2% | 53.6% | 14.4% | |
| 11 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.74 | 0.08 | 27.9% | 52.4% | 8.3% | |
| 12 | D | Competitive | All Ranks | 3.25 | 0.15 | 27.1% | 51.7% | 19.7% | |
| 13 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.52 | 0.07 | 26.7% | 49.4% | 9.1% | |
| 14 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.54 | 0.07 | 26.1% | 51.6% | 1.6% | |
| 15 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.26 | 0.06 | 25.7% | 54.3% | 9.0% | |
| 16 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.80 | 0.08 | 23.2% | 51.4% | 0.6% | |
| 17 | A | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.72 | 0.08 | 22.9% | 49.8% | 9.5% | |
| 18 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 3.44 | 0.16 | 20.9% | 52.8% | 3.0% | |
| 19 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 2.38 | 0.11 | 19.6% | 50.5% | 9.2% | |
| 20 | C | Competitive | All Ranks | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0% | 50.0% | 0.0% |
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Vandal is the most popular weapon with a 91.74% pick rate. This Rifle averages 8.32 kills per match with a 32.8% headshot rate.
Vandal is the most popular rifle with a 91.74% pick rate. Rifles are the backbone of full-buy rounds, and Vandal averages 8.32 kills per match.
Vandal averages 8.32 kills per match, the highest among all weapons. With a 0.389 kills per round rate, it's consistently lethal.
Sheriff is the most popular sidearm with a 49.28% pick rate, making it excellent for eco rounds. It averages 2.02 kills per match.
Vandal leads with a 32.8% headshot percentage, indicating it's favored by players with precise aim or rewards headshots well.
The Operator has a 19.66% pick rate among snipers. It averages 3.25 kills per match, making it a high-impact choice when you can afford the 4,700 credit cost.