Bandit
When should you buy the Bandit?
The Bandit is tailored for high-precision single-tap lethality with 28% first-bullet accuracy.
Weapon Statistics
Damage by Distance Matrix
Hitbox Distribution| Range | Head | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m – 10m | 1521-TAP | 39 | 33 |
| 10m – 30m | 128 | 39 | 33 |
| 30m – 50m | 112 | 34 | 28 |
Skins
EXCLUSIVE2 skins
PREMIUM1 skins
DELUXE2 skins
SELECT3 skins
Competitive Overview & Ballistics
Frame-accurate mechanical breakdown, damage thresholds, and economic positioning formulated from official VALORANT ballistics telemetry.
Lethal 1-Tap: Deals 152 headshot damage, securing instant eliminations against 150 HP full shields.Falloff occurs beyond 10m, decreasing headshot damage to 112 (5 body shots required).
The Bandit delivers 27.5% first-bullet accuracy. Reload cycle takes 1.5s with an equip draw speed of 0.75s. Hip-fire accuracy should be reset between bursts.
Ideal for round 1, round 13, and save rounds where preserving credits for future buy rounds is critical. Costing 600 Creds, teams prioritize this firearm to maintain economic balance across defensive holds and offensive executes.
- ▸Crosshair placement is critical: The Bandit eliminates full-armor enemies (150 HP) with a single headshot at close range (152 damage). Focus on pre-aiming head height at common angles.
- ▸Controlled pacing: With a fire rate of 5.1 rds/s, burst-fire or single-tap cadences will yield far higher consistency than prolonged spray patterns.
- ▸First-bullet accuracy: Offers 27.5% base precision. Counter-strafe to come to a full stop before firing.
How much damage does the Bandit do in VALORANT?▾
The Bandit deals 152 headshot, 39 body, and 33 leg damage at 0–10m.
How much does the Bandit cost?▾
The Bandit costs 600 credits. It is a sidearm weapon.
What are the Bandit's stats?▾
Fire rate: 5.1 rds/s, magazine: 8 rounds, reload: 1.5s. Wall penetration: medium.
