Vandal vs Phantom: VALORANT's Best Rifle?
The VALORANT Vandal and Phantom both cost 2,900 credits; the Vandal wins on range and one-shot power, the Phantom on control.
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In brief
AI summaryThe Phantom costs 2,900 credits and offers a fast fire rate, a large 30-round magazine, and a controllable spray pattern.
The Vandal also costs 2,900 credits but deals more headshot damage and can one-shot at the 50-meter range.
Choosing between them depends on playstyle: the Phantom suits stealthy players, while the Vandal rewards patient, precise shooters.
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What Are the VALORANT Phantom's Stats?
- Cost: 2,900
- Fire mode: Full auto
- Head damage: 156, 140, 124
- Body damage: 39, 35, 31
- Leg damage: 33, 29, 26
- Range: 15/30/50 meters
- Magazine size: 30
- Fire rate: 11
- Penetration: Medium
Phantom's Pros in VALORANT
- Fast fire rate
- Excels in close- and mid-range fights
- Controllable spray pattern
- Large magazine
- Suppressed fire
- No tracers
- Better spray transfer
Phantom's Cons
- Damage drops off at the 15 to 30m mark
- Damage drops off again in the 30 to 50m range.
What Are the VALORANT Vandal's Stats?
- Cost: 2,900
- Fire mode: Full auto
- Head damage: 160
- Body damage: 40
- Leg damage: 34
- Range: 50 meters
- Magazine size: 25
- Fire rate: 9.75
- Penetration: Medium
Vandal's Pros in VALORANT
- Better range
- One shot, one kill at the 50m mark
- Great for tapping
Vandal's Cons
- Slow fire rate
- Erratic spray pattern
- Hard to control
- Small magazine
- Worse spray transfer
Both weapons clearly have their pros and cons. Which one you should pick really comes down to your playstyle. If you enjoy staying hidden, sneaking up behind opponents, and pushing through tight chokepoints, we'd recommend picking up the Phantom. If you'd rather be patient and wait for your enemy to show themselves, the Vandal is worth buying, since it's an extremely powerful weapon too. The choice is yours!
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What Are the VALORANT Phantom's Stats?
Cost: 2,900 • Fire mode: Full auto • Head damage: 156, 140, 124 • Body damage: 39, 35, 31 • Leg damage: 33, 29, 26 • Range: 15/30/50 meters Fast fire rate • Excels in close- and mid-range fights • Controllable spray pattern • Large magazine • Suppressed fire • No tracers Damage drops off at the 15 to 30m mark • Damage drops off again in the 30 to 50m range.
Go to sectionWhat Are the VALORANT Vandal's Stats?
Cost: 2,900 • Fire mode: Full auto • Head damage: 160 • Body damage: 40 • Leg damage: 34 • Range: 50 meters Better range • One shot, one kill at the 50m mark • Great for tapping Both weapons clearly have their pros and cons. Which one you should pick really comes down to your playstyle. If you enjoy staying hidden, sneaking up behind opponents, and pushing through tight chokepoints, we'd recommend picking up the Phantom. If you'd rather be patient and wait for your enemy to show themselves, the Vandal is worth buying, since it's an extremely powerful weapon too. The choice is yours!
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