Judge
When should you buy the Judge?
The Judge is tailored for high-precision single-tap lethality with 250% first-bullet accuracy.
Weapon Statistics
Damage by Distance Matrix
Hitbox Distribution| Range | Head | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m – 10m | 34 | 17 | 14.450001 |
| 10m – 15m | 20 | 10 | 8.5 |
| 15m – 50m | 14 | 7 | 5.9500003 |
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Competitive Overview & Ballistics
Frame-accurate mechanical breakdown, damage thresholds, and economic positioning formulated from official VALORANT ballistics telemetry.
Non-lethal headshot: Headshots deal 34 damage. Requires 9 body shots for standard elimination.Falloff occurs beyond 10m, decreasing headshot damage to 14 (22 body shots required).
The Judge delivers 250.0% first-bullet accuracy. Reload cycle takes 2.2s with an equip draw speed of 1s. Hip-fire accuracy should be reset between bursts.
Capable of winning duels against full rifles while reserving funds for subsequent team executes. Costing 1,850 Creds, teams prioritize this firearm to maintain economic balance across defensive holds and offensive executes.
- ▸Head-to-body combinations: A single headshot (34 damage) leaves full-armor targets with 116 HP. Follow up instantly with 1 body shot to close out the elimination.
- ▸Controlled pacing: With a fire rate of 3.5 rds/s, burst-fire or single-tap cadences will yield far higher consistency than prolonged spray patterns.
- ▸First-bullet accuracy: Offers 250.0% base precision. Counter-strafe to come to a full stop before firing.
How much damage does the Judge do in VALORANT?▾
The Judge deals 34 headshot, 17 body, and 14.450001 leg damage at 0–10m.
How much does the Judge cost?▾
The Judge costs 1,850 credits. It is a shotgun weapon.
What are the Judge's stats?▾
Fire rate: 3.5 rds/s, magazine: 5 rounds, reload: 2.2s. Wall penetration: low.