Analyze Valorant weapons by their average kills per match, identifying the most lethal guns in competitive play. This fragging-focused weapon ranking shows which weapons consistently secure eliminations across thousands of matches. Rifles like the Vandal and Phantom typically lead kill statistics due to their one-tap headshot potential and all-around reliability. However, understanding kill rates for every weapon category helps optimize your economy—knowing when an SMG or shotgun can match rifle kill potential saves credits for future rounds. Operator users often show high kill counts despite lower pick rates due to the weapon's one-shot potential. Our statistics reveal which weapons enable the most aggressive and impactful playstyles. This data is essential for understanding weapon effectiveness beyond just damage numbers, showing real-world performance across competitive Valorant matches at your skill level. 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 | A | Competitive | All Ranks | 4.83 | 0.22 | 30.1% | 51.1% | 51.9% | |
| 3 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 3.44 | 0.16 | 20.9% | 52.8% | 3.0% | |
| 4 | D | Competitive | All Ranks | 3.25 | 0.15 | 27.1% | 51.7% | 19.7% | |
| 5 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 2.38 | 0.11 | 19.6% | 50.5% | 9.2% | |
| 6 | C | Competitive | All Ranks | 2.04 | 0.09 | 28.2% | 53.6% | 14.4% | |
| 7 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 2.02 | 0.09 | 32.8% | 49.1% | 49.3% | |
| 8 | C | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.98 | 0.09 | 32.6% | 49.3% | 29.7% | |
| 9 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.90 | 0.09 | 32.4% | 51.4% | 40.9% | |
| 10 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.80 | 0.08 | 23.2% | 51.4% | 0.6% | |
| 11 | C | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.77 | 0.08 | 31.1% | 51.7% | 9.4% | |
| 12 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.75 | 0.08 | 32.4% | 50.8% | 16.6% | |
| 13 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.74 | 0.08 | 27.9% | 52.4% | 8.3% | |
| 14 | A | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.72 | 0.08 | 22.9% | 49.8% | 9.5% | |
| 15 | A | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.67 | 0.08 | 30.1% | 52.0% | 7.0% | |
| 16 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.54 | 0.07 | 26.1% | 51.6% | 1.6% | |
| 17 | B | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.52 | 0.07 | 26.7% | 49.4% | 9.1% | |
| 18 | D | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.52 | 0.07 | 30.4% | 50.9% | 29.3% | |
| 19 | S | Competitive | All Ranks | 1.26 | 0.06 | 25.7% | 54.3% | 9.0% | |
| 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.