Which Valorant Weapon is Stronger?

Between Phantom and Vandal, which rifle is stronger? Check out the following specifications, advantages, disadvantages of Valorant weapons!

In any FPS game, choosing the right weapon is very important. However, there is often a debate between which weapon is more powerful. Of course, it all depends on the objective of each player.

Each weapon has its own advantages and disadvantages. For this article, we will discuss one of the ‘problems’ that often arise in Valorant, namely between choosing Phantom or Vandal.

Both rifle weapons can be purchased for 2,900 creds and are always chosen by members of the Valorant team in each round. What makes these Phantom and Vandal weapons different? And which assault rifle is more powerful for the game Valorant?

The following are the specifications of Phantom and Vandal weapons, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

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Phantom Vs Vandals: Weapon Specifications

	Phantom	Vandals
Price	2,900 Creds	2,900 Creds
Fire Rate	11 rounds / sec	9.25 rounds/sec
Bullet Capacity	30	25
Damage	0-15m: 39 bodies, 156 heads, 33 feet 15-30m: 35 bodies, 140 heads, 30 feet 30m+: 31 bodies, 124 heads, 26 feet	0-30m+: 39 bodies, 156 heads, 33 feet
Wall Penetration Power	currently	currently

This assault rifle can be said to be quite similar. However, there are two significant differences: firing rate and his one-shot ability.

Firing rate is the speed of the weapon in firing the bullet. fire rate high means the bullet can be shot in a short time. The Phantom has a fire rate of 11 rounds/sec, while the Vandal has a fire rate of 9.25 rounds/sec. That is, for every six bullets using Vandal, players can get one extra need using Phantom.

The one-shot ability of these two Valorant weapons can be seen from their damage. For Vandals, players can kill enemies with just one headshot, regardless of the distance. While the Phantom, requires a distance of less than 15m. That is, the Vandal is a weapon that is more suitable for long range.

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Phantom vs Vandals: Strengths and Weaknesses

Phantom

Pros of Phantoms:

High Fire Rate
Suitable for close to medium range 1v1.
Spray Pattern is easy to control
The number of reservoirs for bullets is high.
Has a Silence Effect (so it doesn’t tell the player’s position).

Phantom Weaknesses:

The further the distance, the less damage.
Damage reduced by 16 within 30 – 50m.

Vandals

Vandals Pros:

More suitable for long distance.
Damage doesn’t decrease as distance moves away.
Can kill enemies in one headshot shot at a distance of 50m.
The best weapon for tapping (shoots bullets one at a time) at a distance of 50m.

Vandals Weaknesses:

Lower fire rate.
Spray Pattern is difficult to control.
The recoil is quite large.
Low/small bullet capacity.

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Strongest Valorant Weapon (Assault Rifle): Phantom or Vandal?

In essence, the decision to choose between a Vandal or Phantom weapon comes down to several factors, namely: Where are the players positioned, what are the goals of the players, and which weapon is more ‘comfortable’ to use.

Vandals are arguably a better weapon for attack because players can attack at any distance. Whereas Phantom is better for defense because generally this battle takes place at close range.

But for most people, Phantom is a Valorant weapon that is superior because of its high fire rate, high bullet shelter, and easy to control recoil.

Many Valorant pro players also chose Phantom over Vandals. The reason is, a higher fire rate is more important than damage.

Not that the Vandals could be underestimated. For those of you who prefer to shoot at long range targets, use Vandal. Stay in the bomb area, wait for the enemy’s head to appear right in the crosshair of the weapon, then shoot to finish the enemy in one click!