Best knife skins in Valorant: Reaver Karambit, RGX 11z Firefly, more
Riot GamesValorant features several hundred skins but the knife skins are some of the most sought-after for each bundle. Here are the most popular knife or melee skins among Valorant players, including the likes of Reaver and Prime Karambits along with their prices.
Valorant Episode 7 Act 3 is already underway, bringing plenty of exciting content and changes to Riot’s biggest shooter. The new Act’s kickoff introduced Iso, the seventh Duelist, as well as significant nerfs and buffs for Raze and Cypher, respectively.
While most of you look forward to climbing the rank ladder by locking in the Agents in meta, a large part of the community wants to grab the latest skin bundles and play casual modes. And as is the case with most bundles in Valorant, the knife or melee weapon skin is the most expensive.
So, if you’re looking to add new knife or melee skins to your Collection in Valorant, here are the best ones to get after Episode 7 Act 3’s kickoff.
Best knife & melee skins in Valorant
10. RGX 11z Pro Blade
Riot Games- Price: 4,350 VP
- Upgrades: Animation
- Variants: Red, Blue, Yellow
The first RGX 11z Pro bundle made its way into Valorant in Episode 3 and its Vandal and melee skins were the standouts. It’s a slick knife with a long blade that pulls itself out when equipped.
Apart from the interesting design, the RGX 11z Pro Blade also switches between colors when you inspect it.
9. BlastX Polymer KnifeTech Coated Knife
Riot Games- Price: 4,350 VP
- Upgrades: Animation
- Variants: Black, Yellow, Pink
Riot brought the BlastX bundle in Act 3 of Episode 1 in Valorant. While the guns are designed after Nerf guns in real life, the knife also looks as if it’s a toy.
The knife allows players to upgrade its weapon equip animation that pulls the knife out of its handle.
8. Glitchpop Dagger
Riot Games- Price: 4,350 VP
- Upgrades: VFX
The first Glitchpop bundle was released in Episode 1 of Valorant and was popular among players due to its vibrant design. However, the Glitchpop Dagger stood out from the rest of the skins in the collection, thanks to its upgrade that brightens the edges of the knife.
7. Prime Karambit
Riot Games- Price: 3,550 VP
- Upgrades: Animation
The Prime Karambit is a knife in Valorant with a simple yet appealing design that made its way into the game with the Prime 2.0 bundle. The original Prime bundle was extremely popular, especially its Vandal skin, due to the satisfying shooting sound that comes with all the guns in this collection.
Upgrading the knife lets you unlock an animation in which you open the knife from a folded position. This provides an interesting addition to the already neat design, and despite being released over 2 years ago, it seems its popularity hasn’t taken that big of a hit.
6. Elderflame Dagger
Riot Games- Price: 4,950 VP
- Upgrades: VFX
While Elderflame Dagger in its base version isn’t as appealing, its VFX upgrade instantly makes it one of the best knife skins in Valorant. The Elderflame bundle was introduced a few weeks after Valorant’s launch in June 2020, making it one of the first and most expensive bundles to be available in the title.
The VFX upgrade adds the fire effect to the knife’s blade and lightens up its handle as well. This effect is in line with the design and upgrades of the rest of the collection, modeled to resemble a dragon.
5. Onimaru Kunitsuna
Riot Games- Price: 5,350 VP
- Upgrades: Sound Effects
- Variants: Kumo, Hana, Tsubame
There are only two melee skins in Valorant that are more expensive than Onimaru Kunitsuna. This knife skin, similar to the Japanese sword Katana, was introduced with the Oni 2.0 bundle and was an immediate hit with the fans despite its high price.
Onimaru Kunitsuna has three variants – Kumo is the golden, Hana is the red, and Tsubame is the white color variant.
4. Ignite Knife/Fan
Riot Games- Price: 4,710 VP
- Upgrades: Animation
- Variants: Purple
The Ignite knife along with its bundle was introduced in Episode 7 Act 1 to celebrate the launch of Valorant servers in China. The base version behaves like a knife only, however, if you upgrade the skin, it adds fire to the melee along with the ability to spread it open like a traditional Chinese fan.
Keep in mind that there are only two melees available in Valorant that open up like a fan, so if you’re looking to grab a hold of unique skins, the Ignite knife is a good pick.
3. Ruin Dagger
Riot Games- Price: Episode 1 Act 3 Battle Pass Tier 50 reward
The Ruin Dagger was one of the primary reasons why fans grinded Episode 1 Act 3’s Battle Pass. The Ruin knife skin was the final reward of the Battle Pass and looks incredible with a black and golden design.
Despite no upgrades or variants for Ruin Dagger, the knife remains extremely popular among those who have unlocked it. Since it’s a Battle Pass reward from one of the previous Acts, you can’t add it to your collection anymore or purchase it via the in-game store.
2. RGX 11z Pro Firefly
Riot Games- Price: 4,350 VP
- Upgrades: Randomizer
- Variants: Red, Blue, Yellow
The RGX 11z Pro Firefly was an instant hit in Valorant after its release in Episode 4. This knife is similar to the Butterfly knives in CS2, allowing you to perform tricks with the knife in hand while inspecting.
Additionally, the knife, when upgraded, changes its colors while inspecting which is one of the most unique effects for a skin in Valorant.
1. Reaver Karambit
Riot Games- Price: 4,350 VP
- Upgrades: VFX
- Variants: Red, Black, White
The Reaver Karambit is one of the most stunning knife skins in Valorant and is a part of the Reaver 2.0 bundle that made its way into the title in Episode 5. While the Reaver 2.0 bundle was an instant success due to the massive popularity of its predecessor, its knife was the center of attention as it features a design similar to the Karambit in Counter-Strike, and incredible visual effects for weapon equip and attack.
Why are knife skins so popular and expensive in Valorant?
As opposed to guns, you use your knife in every round in Valorant, and unlike gun skins, knife skins in the game cannot be dropped and picked by other players. Because you can see them in-game the most and others cannot pick them, knife skins in Valorant are quite expensive.
Additionally, knives have always been popular and some of the most expensive items in Counter-Strike. Considering Valorant is a close competitor to CS2, many in the community look forward to equipping themselves with the best knife skins.
So there you have it! That covers the best knife skins in Valorant. For more content on Riot’s biggest shooter, be sure to check out the following:
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