Stinger
When should you buy the Stinger?
The Stinger is tailored for rapid close-to-medium spray control with 65% first-bullet accuracy.
Weapon Statistics
Damage by Distance Matrix
Hitbox Distribution| Range | Head | Body | Legs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0m – 15m | 67.5 | 27 | 22.95 |
| 15m – 50m | 57 | 23 | 19 |
ADS STATS
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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 67.5 damage. Requires 6 body shots for standard elimination.Falloff occurs beyond 15m, decreasing headshot damage to 57 (7 body shots required).
The Stinger delivers 65.0% first-bullet accuracy. Reload cycle takes 2.25s with an equip draw speed of 0.75s. 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 1,100 Creds, teams prioritize this firearm to maintain economic balance across defensive holds and offensive executes.
- ▸Head-to-body combinations: A single headshot (67.5 damage) leaves full-armor targets with 82.5 HP. Follow up instantly with 1 body shot to close out the elimination.
- ▸High rate of fire (16 rds/s): Excellent for aggressive entry and spray transfers, but monitor magazine consumption (20 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 Stinger do in VALORANT?▾
The Stinger deals 67.5 headshot, 27 body, and 22.95 leg damage at 0–15m.
How much does the Stinger cost?▾
The Stinger costs 1,100 credits. It is a smg weapon.
What are the Stinger's stats?▾
Fire rate: 16 rds/s, magazine: 20 rounds, reload: 2.25s. Wall penetration: low.
Does the Stinger have ADS (Aim Down Sights)?▾
Yes, the Stinger has 1.15× zoom when aiming down sights with a fire rate of 8.470589 rds/s in ADS mode.


