Rifles in VALORANT: Regional Preferences and Differences
VALORANT enthusiasts are engaged in an ongoing battle to determine the best rifle for gameplay. In a recent tweet, the VALORANT Twitter account shared some intriguing statistics highlighting the preferred rifle of different regions. Let’s dive into the findings.
Regional Rifle Preferences:
The U.S., Mexico, and Korea have chosen the silenced Phantom as their go-to weapon. On the other hand, Brazil, Turkey, and Russia favor the Vandal. These regional disparities provide insights into the diverse strategies employed by players across the globe.
Let’s take a closer look at the notable characteristics of each rifle:
The Phantom: User-friendly and Versatile
The Phantom, preferred by players in the U.S., Mexico, and Korea, boasts several advantages. It leaves no bullet trail, has minimal recoil, and features a larger magazine. These attributes make it a user-friendly choice, although it deals slightly less damage at longer distances compared to its counterpart.
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The Vandal: Precision and Power
The Vandal, reminiscent of CS:GO‘s AK-47, is the rifle favored by players in Brazil, Turkey, and Russia. It shoots slower, offers a smaller clip size, and requires greater control. Skilled players, however, can utilize its ability to deliver one-tap headshots at any distance, making it a formidable weapon in the right hands.
Interestingly, the statistics did not include data from Europe, leaving us wondering about the rifle preferences in that region.
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