Best Valorant Skins Released in 2021 So Far: Top 5 Skins

The best Valorant skins released in 2021 so far include both original creations and redux versions of previous skins. The developers at Riot Games have made continuous efforts to add new content to Valorant, and weapon skins are no exception. Numerous weapon skin bundles have been released throughout Valorant's lifespan and can be unlocked by completing Battle Pass missions or by purchasing them from the in-game store.

Weapon skin bundles customize a specified assortment of weapons and are the primary way of showing off a player's personal style in Valorant. They come in different price tiers based on their availability and aesthetic appeal, with Exclusive skins being the most prestigious. Most Exclusive skins feature an Evolving design that changes the skin's appearance as the player advances to different tiers in the Battle Pass. With several weapon skin bundles released in 2021 and more on the way, let's take a look at the top five so far.

Best Valorant Skins Released in 2021 So Far: Top 5 Skins

1. Celestial

The Celestial skin bundle celebrates the Year of the Ox in the Chinese Lunar Calendar.


Tier: Exclusive, Evolving
Available for: Ares, Frenzy, Judge, Phantom, Melee (Fan)
Price: 7,100 VP for bundle, 1,775 VP for individual skins

2. Valorant GO! Vol. 1

The Valorant GO! series features anime-inspired visuals of five Valorant Agents for each weapon included.

Tier: Exclusive, Evolving
Available for: Ghost (Sage), Guardian (Cypher), Phantom (Reyna), Spectrum (Killjoy), Melee (Jett Kunai)
Price: 8,700 VP for bundle, 1,775 VP for individual skins; 3,550 VP for Jett Melee skin

3. Prime 2.0

The Prime 2.0 is an updated version of the Prime bundle and features a sharp purple and gold metallic look.

Tier: Exclusive, Evolving
Available for: Bucky, Frenzy, Odin, Phantom, Melee (Karambit)
Price: 7,100 VP for bundle, 1,775 VP for individual skins; 3,550 VP for Karambit

4. Glitchpop 2.0

Glitchpop 2.0 is the sequel to the popular Glitchpop weapon skin series, bringing a brighter and more eccentric aesthetic to the bundle.

Tier: Exclusive, Evolving
Available for: Classic, Operator, Phantom, Vandal, Melee (Axe)
Price: 8,700 VP for bundle, 2,175 VP for individual skins; 4,350 VP for Axe

5. Horizon

The Horizon skin bundle features visuals depicting the view of a sunset high amongst the clouds.

Tier: Deluxe
Available for: Bucky, Bulldog, Frenzy, Spectre, Vandal
Price: 4,270 VP for bundle, 1,275 VP for individual skins

Valorant will likely continue adding new weapon skin bundles in 2021. The game just recently added a new Agent, Astra, to the playable roster.