Ares
When should you buy the Ares?
The Ares is tailored for rapid close-to-medium spray control with 100% first-bullet accuracy.
Weapon Statistics
Damage by Distance Matrix
Hitbox Distribution| Range | Head | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m – 30m | 75 | 30 | 25.5 |
| 30m – 50m | 70 | 28 | 23.800001 |
ADS STATS
Skins
EXCLUSIVE4 skins
PREMIUM9 skins
DELUXE12 skins
SELECT21 skins
Competitive Overview & Ballistics
Frame-accurate mechanical breakdown, damage thresholds, and economic positioning formulated from official VALORANT ballistics telemetry.
Non-lethal headshot: Headshots deal 75 damage. Requires 5 body shots for standard elimination.Falloff occurs beyond 30m, decreasing headshot damage to 70 (6 body shots required).
The Ares delivers 100.0% first-bullet accuracy. Reload cycle takes 3.25s with an equip draw speed of 1.25s. ADS reduces bullet spread with a 1.15× optic magnification.
High cost-efficiency choice after winning pistol round or during aggressive round-two conversions. Costing 1,600 Creds, teams prioritize this firearm to maintain economic balance across defensive holds and offensive executes.
- ▸Head-to-body combinations: A single headshot (75 damage) leaves full-armor targets with 75 HP. Follow up instantly with 1 body shot to close out the elimination.
- ▸High rate of fire (13 rds/s): Excellent for aggressive entry and spray transfers, but monitor magazine consumption (50 rounds) during extended engagements.
- ▸ADS Zoom (1.15×): Switch to aim-down-sights when holding tight long-distance sightlines to reduce recoil dispersion.
How much damage does the Ares do in VALORANT?▾
The Ares deals 75 headshot, 30 body, and 25.5 leg damage at 0–30m.
How much does the Ares cost?▾
The Ares costs 1,600 credits. It is a heavy weapon.
What are the Ares's stats?▾
Fire rate: 13 rds/s, magazine: 50 rounds, reload: 3.25s. Wall penetration: high.
Does the Ares have ADS (Aim Down Sights)?▾
Yes, the Ares has 1.15× zoom when aiming down sights with a fire rate of 13 rds/s in ADS mode.
