If you’ve ever lost 10 minutes scrolling through your Valorant collection tab, comparing your Vandal skins to your friend’s limited-edition Phantom, you’ve probably asked the same question most casual and competitive players do: how many skins are in Valorant? The number changes constantly as Riot rolls out new battle passes, collaborative lines, and limited-time event drops, so it can be hard to keep track of the full pool of available cosmetics. This guide breaks down the current total, what makes certain skins rare, and how you can build a collection you love without draining your bank account.
How Many Skins Are in Valorant Right Now?
The total count changes every two to four weeks, when Riot releases either a new skin line, a battle pass refresh, or a limited-time event bundle. As of the latest game patch, the total number of unique Valorant weapon skins (including all rarity tiers and variant colors) sits at just over 1,900. If you count only base, non-variant skins, that number drops to roughly 810, as most premium and higher skins come with 3 to 4 custom color options you can unlock with Radianite Points. We’re only counting weapon skins here, for reference: agent skins, gun buddies, sprays, and player cards are separate cosmetic categories that add thousands more items to the game’s total collection pool. So it’s no surprise that many players have a hard time keeping track of what’s available, even if they log in every single day.
Breakdown of Valorant Skin Rarity Tiers
Not all skins are created equal, and Riot’s tier system makes it easy to tell how rare, expensive, and feature-packed a given skin is before you buy it. Each tier has its own pricing, standard features, and share of the total skin pool:
- Select: The lowest rarity, priced at 875 VP, usually simple designs with no custom animations or sound effects. These make up roughly 30% of all Valorant skins, and they’re the most common drops in the daily store.
- Deluxe: Priced at 1275 VP, these often have custom color schemes, basic animation flourishes, and modified firing sounds. Deluxe skins are the most common mid-tier option for casual buyers, making up another 25% of the total collection.
- Premium: 1775 VP each, with full custom reload animations, unique firing sounds, and visual effects for kills. Many fan-favorite lines like Prime, Oni, and Reaver fall into this tier, and they’re one of the most popular choices for players who want custom effects without paying Ultra tier prices.
- Exclusive: This tier covers limited-time skins that don’t fit standard pricing, including holiday drops and collaborative lines like Arcane or Naruto. Exclusive skins are only available for 1-2 weeks at a time, so they make up less than 10% of the total skin pool.
- Ultra: The highest regular rarity, priced at 2475 VP, with full custom finishers, dynamic effects that change as you get kills, and unique voice lines for the weapon. Lines like Champions and Elderflame are in this category, and they’re usually the most hyped drops when new skin lines launch.
You’ll notice that battle pass skins don’t fit neatly into these tiers, and that’s intentional. Battle pass skins are exclusive to their respective pass, and you can only get them for the two months the pass is active. They range from Select to Ultra quality, but they’re always far cheaper per skin than buying individual skins from the store.
Rarest Valorant Skins You Might Never Own
With nearly 2,000 skins in the game, it’s easy to assume you can track down any skin you want eventually, but that’s not the case for a small subset of limited releases. Some skins were only available for a very short window, or only to players who participated in early game testing, so they’re almost impossible to get now. Riot Games never re-releases original Champions event skins, for example, to preserve their value for players who bought them to support the competitive scene during the original event run. The 2021 Champions Vandal is one of the rarest skins in the game, as it was only sold for two weeks during the first ever Valorant Champions tournament, and it will never be added back to the store. Closed beta exclusive skins, like the Gray Ghost Sheriff, are even rarer, as only players who played the game during its 2020 closed beta have access to them. A quick warning: you might see people selling accounts with rare skins online, but this is a direct violation of Riot’s Terms of Service, and you will lose access to the account permanently if Riot detects it was purchased. It’s never worth the risk, no matter how cool the skin is.
Tips for Building Your Valorant Skin Collection on a Budget
You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to have a collection of skins you love using every match. There are plenty of ways to get high-quality skins without dropping full price for every new line that releases. The daily rotating store offers discounted older skins 2-3 times a month, so it’s worth checking in every day if you’re hunting for a specific older line you missed when it first launched. Battle passes are the best value for money by far: a 1000 VP battle pass gives you 12+ weapon skins, plus gun buddies, sprays, and even 1300 VP back if you complete the full pass, meaning you can earn enough to buy the next battle pass for free. Free event passes also offer 2-3 exclusive skins per event for no cost at all, as long as you play enough matches to complete the event challenges before it ends. One trick I’ve used for years is making a wishlist of my top 5 desired skins before I buy any new VP, so I don’t waste money on impulse buys that I end up never using after a week. It keeps my collection focused, and I don’t end up with 20 Sheriff skins I never touch.
The total count of skins will keep growing as Riot adds new lines, battle passes, and collabs every few months, so if you’re wondering how many skins are in Valorant a year from now, that number will likely be over 2,500. At the end of the day, skins are just a fun way to customize your gameplay experience, and you don’t need to collect every single one to enjoy the game. Focus on picking up skins that you actually love using, and don’t let FOMO push you to spend more than you’re comfortable with.
