Classic
When should you buy the Classic?
The Classic is tailored for high-precision single-tap lethality with 40% first-bullet accuracy.
Weapon Statistics
Damage by Distance Matrix
Hitbox Distribution| Range | Head | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m – 30m | 78 | 26 | 22.1 |
| 30m – 50m | 66 | 22 | 18.7 |
Skins

















Competitive Overview & Ballistics
Frame-accurate mechanical breakdown, damage thresholds, and economic positioning formulated from official VALORANT ballistics telemetry.
Non-lethal headshot: Headshots deal 78 damage. Requires 6 body shots for standard elimination.Falloff occurs beyond 30m, decreasing headshot damage to 66 (7 body shots required).
The Classic delivers 40.0% first-bullet accuracy. Reload cycle takes 1.75s 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 0 Creds (Free), teams prioritize this firearm to maintain economic balance across defensive holds and offensive executes.
- ▸Head-to-body combinations: A single headshot (78 damage) leaves full-armor targets with 72 HP. Follow up instantly with 1 body shot to close out the elimination.
- ▸Controlled pacing: With a fire rate of 6.75 rds/s, burst-fire or single-tap cadences will yield far higher consistency than prolonged spray patterns.
- ▸First-bullet accuracy: Offers 40.0% base precision. Counter-strafe to come to a full stop before firing.
How much damage does the Classic do in VALORANT?▾
The Classic deals 78 headshot, 26 body, and 22.1 leg damage at 0–30m.
How much does the Classic cost?▾
The Classic is a free weapon (Classic) or has no shop cost.
What are the Classic's stats?▾
Fire rate: 6.75 rds/s, magazine: 12 rounds, reload: 1.75s. Wall penetration: low.