5 Vandal skins with the best inspect animations in Valorant (April 2024)

The Vandal is one of the two Assault Rifles that Valorant offers to its players. The weapon comes at the cost 2,900 credits and is the main tool for rounds with full purchases. The Vandal is among the few guns in the game that can kill enemies with a headshot at any range.

Ever since the FPS title's full release, weapon skins have been a crucial focus. For Valorant, the developers always try to go an extra mile to deliver some elaborate animations with the unique skins. These animations mostly take place during a gun's reload, inspect, and equip action.

The Vandal has received a lot of great cosmetics over the past couple of years. Below is a list of the five Vandal skins with the best inspect animation.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

The Vandal skins with the best inspect animations in Valorant

1) Kuronami Vandal

Kuronami is an Exclusive edition collection that was released in January 2024 and features skins for the Marshal, Sheriff, Vandal, Spectre and Melee. The weapons are available in four different variants: default, purple, white and black where each gun costs 2,375 VP (Valorant Points).

The Kuronami collection became an instant hit after its release. All the weapons here come with flashy animations and fluid visual effects. While inspecting the weapon, the player can see the gun covered in a misty wind-like substance that moves like a liquid along with some beautiful music playing in the background. It is easily the best skin collection that has ever been released in Valorant.

2) Primordium Vandal

Primordium Vandal (Image via Riot Games)

The Primordium Vandal takes inspiration from a more primal source. Released in patch 8.04 on March 5, 2024, it offered skins for Vandal, Phantom, Spectre, Shorty, and a double wielding melee weapon.

These were exclusive tiered skins, with each individual weapon skin priced at 2,175 VP, and the melee being 4,350 VP. The entire bundle cost a whopping 8,700 VP, and had four color variants to it.

Dripping with a primeval energy, the Primordium Vandal boasts a distinctive look. The animations impress, from the molten material oozing as you draw it to the weighty reload emphasizing its raw power. As an organic-themed skins, the overall effect is undeniably prehistoric and reinforces the feeling of wielding an ancient weapon.

3) Araxys Vandal

The Araxys is an Exclusive edition collection that was released in January 2023 and features skins for the Shorty, Bulldog, Operator, Vandal, and Melee. It offers four different variants: default, purple, black, and silver with a price of 2,175 VP for each gun.

The Araxys bundle was another huge success for the Valorant developers. The skins were adored by all the players due to its sci-fi aesthetic and crisp sound effect. After initiating the Vandal's inspect sequence, the character model will lift it with one hand and parts of the gun will start moving by itself as if it's a sentient being.

Given that the main fuel source for the Araxys skins are humans, one can assume that it's them trying to either escape or let the player know of their existence.

4) Overdrive Vandal

The Overdrive collection was introduced to the Valorant store with patch 7.12 on December 5, 2023. It provides a set of weapon skins and cosmetics. The core bundle includes melee, Vandal, Stinger, Bucky, and Sheriff characters, providing a diverse option for combat ranges.

Weapon skins typically cost 1,775 VP each, with the melee one costing 4,350 VP. The Overdrive collection offers upgradeable variations for each item, allowing for greater customization with colors and effects.

The animations are smooth, from the electricity crackling as you pull it out to the satisfying chamber charging effect. While some might find the inspiration from other skins familiar, the overall effect is visually striking and enhances the feeling of wielding a powerful weapon.

5) Imperium Vandal

The Imperium is an Exclusive edition collection that was released in August 2023 and contained skins for the Operator, Sheriff, Judge, Vandal, and Melee. This bundle offered four different variants to the players which are default, Ruby, Pearl, and Obsidian with a price tag of 2,175 VP.

When it comes to the overlooked skins in Valorant, the Imperium is definitely one of them. While the items here aren't necessarily unique, they do come with some very satisfying sound effects. This also applies to its inspect animation wherein the weapon will be covered in mist that travels on the gun with shimmer sound effects.

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