The Vandal has remained VALORANT's most iconic rifle since launch, making its skins some of the most sought-after cosmetics in the game. While everyone has a personal favorite, usage data shows that a handful of Vandal skins consistently dominate ranked matches and professional play.

Using recent skin popularity statistics together with community trends, here's a look at the 10 most-used Vandal skins in VALORANT.

10. RGX 11z Pro Vandal

The RGX Vandal remains one of the cleanest futuristic skins in the game. Its customizable RGB colors, sleek reload animation, and satisfying sound effects have helped it stay popular for years.

Vandal "RGX 11z Pro"

9. Forsaken Vandal

Often described as a combination of Prime and Reaver, Forsaken offers elegant animations, excellent audio, and two color variants that continue to attract longtime players.

Vandal "Forsaken"

8. Primordium Vandal

One of the newer additions to the Vandal lineup, Primordium quickly became a favorite thanks to its heavy firing sound and unique volcanic visual effects. It has become increasingly common in both ranked and professional matches.

Vandal "Primordium"

7. Reaver Vandal

Despite being one of the oldest premium skins in VALORANT, Reaver refuses to disappear. Its dark aesthetic, iconic finisher, and crisp sound effects have made it a classic since 2020.

Vandal "Reaver"

6. Rogue Vandal

Rogue doesn't receive as much attention as some premium collections, but usage statistics show it has quietly become one of the most equipped Vandal skins among active players.

Vandal "Rogue"

5. Prime Vandal

Many players still believe the Prime Vandal has the best shooting sound in the game. Even years after its release, it remains one of the safest and most popular skin choices across every rank.

Vandal "Prime"

4. Prelude to Chaos Vandal

Few skins are as recognizable as Prelude to Chaos. Its aggressive animations, powerful sound design, and dramatic finisher have made it one of the defining Vandal skins in professional VALORANT.

Vandal "Prelude to Chaos"

3. Kuronami Vandal

Kuronami has become one of Riot's biggest cosmetic successes. The smooth inspect animation, premium visual effects, and satisfying kill sound quickly turned it into one of the community's favorite skins after release.

Vandal "Kuronami"

2. Gaia's Vengeance Vandal

Gaia's Vengeance continues to be one of the most-used Vandal skins in both ranked games and VCT. Many professional players prefer it because of its clean visual effects and distinct firing audio.

Vandal "Gaia's Vengeance"


1. Standard Vandal

Surprisingly, the default Vandal remains the most-used version of the weapon overall. Since not every player owns premium cosmetics, Riot's standard model still appears more often than any individual skin across the entire player base.

Vandal "Standart"

Honorable Mentions

Several other skins narrowly missed the top 10 but remain extremely popular among the VALORANT community:

  • Champions 2021 Vandal

  • Araxys Vandal

  • Ion Vandal

  • Glitchpop Vandal

  • Sentinels of Light Vandal

As new bundles continue to release, the popularity rankings will inevitably change. For now, however, these skins remain the most common choices you'll encounter in ranked games and professional VALORANT.