Mastering Vandal recoil control is key to dominating in Valorant, a tactical shooter with a versatile arsenal of weapons—including four assault rifles. The Vandal is a fan favorite for its power, but its kick demands practice. Drawing from thousands of hours in competitive play, this guide shares proven spray control techniques to elevate your game.
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The Vandal is a fully automatic rifle capable of wiping out an enemy team with one magazine. It boasts solid stats in the rifle category:
One of Valorant's most versatile weapons, the Vandal offers a 25-round magazine and full-auto fire. It's ideal for long-range engagements, where it can one-shot enemies to the head regardless of distance.
To control Vandal recoil effectively, focus on these five battle-tested strategies:
Vandal shines for defenders holding long angles on maps like Bind, Breeze, and Ascent. Skip tap-firing—full sprays followed by headshots outperform it. With no damage falloff, Vandal delivers reliable output:
These stats hold steady from close range to C-Long on Haven, making it a top pick. From map knowledge to agent abilities and recoil mastery, download Valorant today to test the Vandal against the Phantom and explore all agents.
