Best Phantom Skins in VALORANT

In VALORANT, the Vandal and Phantom are constantly in a battle for the most popular rifle. While the Vandal is quite obviously an extremely viable choice, the Phantom seems to be part of the meta the most. It’s consistent, easier to control, and a lot of pro players’ first choice in competitive tournaments. Luckily, there’s no shortage of amazing skins to choose from. We’ll look at some of the best Phantom skins in the game right now to help you decide which one suits you best.

From sleek designs to eye-catching and loud effects, these skins offer something for every taste and playing style. We also list their price, but do note that VALORANT skins regularly go on sale, so the price might be lower when you actually decide to purchase a skin. Lastly, since skins are subjective, this list is in no particular order.

Oni Phantom

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The Oni Phantom is part of the prestigious Oni Collection and is a highly sought-after skin in VALORANT. This collection offers players a unique blend of Japanese folklore and modern aesthetics, and we don’t have to tell you how popular Japanese-inspired designs are in the world of gaming.

The Oni Phantom’s design draws inspiration from ancient Japanese demons and samurai culture, featuring intricate detailing and a menacing appearance. Its distinctively Japanese look, cool finisher, and ‘OG credentials’ (it was one of the first high tier Phantom skins in the game) makes this one of the best Phantom skins in all of VALORANT.

• Price: 1,775 VP
• Variants: Base, Kumo, Hana, Tsubame

Reaver Phantom

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The Reaver Phantom came after many pleas from gamers to release a Reaver collection with a Phantom skin in it. The Reaver’s appearance is characterized by a deep, dark color scheme combined with gothic shapes and lines that gives it a menacing vibe on the battlefield. The skin features intricate detailing that adds to its overall appeal, making it a favorite among players who appreciate a more ominous aesthetic.

One of the standout features of the Reaver Phantom is its unique sound profile. Players have described the sound as “deeper” and “more bassy” compared to other Phantom skins. Some have even compared it to a deeper version of the RGX skin, noting that it has a distinctive “tick” sound that adds to its appeal. 

• Price: 1,775 VP
• Variants: Base, Red, Black, White

Recon Phantom

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The popularity of the Recon Phantom is quite shocking. Despite having no special effects or animations, nor any special sound effects, the Recon Phantom has still managed to become a fan favorite. This is because, when it comes to the Recon Phantom, it’s the simplicity that shines. The sleek and realistic military looks create a grounded, more serious skin that some people really love. As an added bonus, it makes you feel like an elite operator when wielding it.

Flashy animations and crazy sound effects are not everyone’s cup of tea. Some like a more minimalistic and simple-looking skin. For those of you, the Recon Phantom might be worth a shout.

• Price: 1,775 VP
• Variants: Base, Red, Black, White

Prime 2.0 Phantom

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The Prime Vandal is arguably one of the best Vandal skins in the game. Its popularity is what made Riot release a Prime 2.0 Bundle, which had the Prime Phantom. And, to everyone’s great relief, the Prime Phantom 2.0 is as good as the Prime Vandal, if not better. We have the same satisfying sound effects, custom reload and inspect animations, and that sleek color scheme we love about the Prime Vandal.

Landing headshots with this gun feels exquisite and extremely satisfying, and it’s one of the main appeals of the skin. And then we haven’t even mentioned the finisher, which involves a holographic crystal bull ramming your opponent to oblivion. Overall, it’s a solid contender for the best Phantom Skin.

• Price: 1,775 VP
• Variants: Base, Green, Gold, Orange

RGX 11Z Pro Phantom

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The RGX 11Z Pro Bundle takes heavy inspiration from modern-day gaming hardware. With RGB aesthetics and high-energy visual effects, the entire RGX 11z Pro Bundle is widely loved, and the Phantom is no exception.

While the skin has color variants for the outer shell of the skin, the inner part is made up of energy. This energy changes color every time you inspect the gun. So, not only do you have different color options but you can change the look of the skin while playing the game. There’s also a kill-counting feature you can unlock after upgrading the skin.

From techy design, futuristic sound effects, and the laser-like shots the gun fires, the RGX 11Z Pro is an excellent skin.

• Price: 2,175 VP
• Variants: Base, Red, Blue, Yellow

Ion Phantom

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Riot Games really likes futuristic aesthetics, which is why we have so many guns that go in that direction. The Ion Bundle is also part of that. The Ion Phantom has a very distinct design, taking on an electric energy-type theme. The entire skin is white, with a ball of energy inside the skin running energy through it. On shooting, the gun fires a blue laser followed by satisfying electric sound effects. The finisher also follows the same theme: the ball of energy comes and consumes the enemy you kill.

This is an extremely sleek and clean-looking skin, and if that’s your vibe you cannot go wring with the Ion Phantom.

• Price: 1,775 VP
• Variants: Base

Spectrum Phantom

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The Spectrum Phantom was the result of a collaboration between VALORANT and the popular musician Zedd. All the sound for the skin was produced by Zedd himself, and everything about the skin is related to music. In fact, when you inspect the gun, the skin plays a musical beat and the entire skin has a rainbow color scheme. Each shot sounds like hitting a piano key and the finisher takes you to a club.

In short: a skin perfect for those who enjoy sound effects and music.

• Price: 2,675 VP
• Variants: Base, Black, Red, Purple-Pink

Ruination Phantom

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If you are a fan of the dark, gothic aesthetic and you want to go even more brutal than the Reaver, then Ruination Phantom is as good as it gets. The skin looks like it came straight from Hell. It has a metallic-like outside and souls of the damned fueling the gun from the inside. Each shot has an eerie and ghost-like sound effect to it. The skin has a lot of intricate details: for example, inspecting the gun makes a subtle hollow scream sound. Topping it all of there’s a finisher which converts your enemy into a damned soul. 

• Price: 2,175 VP
• Variants: Base, Purple, Red-Yellow, Green

Chronovoid Phantom

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For those who love the time-traveling sci-fi genre there is Chronovoid Phantom, which is heavily inspired by that genre. The skin itself feels like a time machine, with a rotating orb on the inside that fuels it. Most of the animations of the skins are related to this orb. For example, upon reloading, the orb comes out of the gun gets recharged, after which it is placed back again. 

All in all, It’s one of the most unique Phantom skins that’s currently out there.

• Price: 2,175 VP
• Variants: Base, Purple, Red, Black

Radiant Entertainment System Phantom

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Instead of going to the future with every skin design, Riot Games decided to travel back in time to the golden age of arcades and early consoles. The Radiant Entertainment System Phantom or, as the community likes to call it, the RES Phantom is heavily inspired by the old retro aesthetic. Even the sound effects are similar to the games of that time, and there are a lot of tiny and intricate details on the skin. Overall, it’s a fun and playful skin that takes inspiration from a time that most of us have forgotten.

• Price: 2,975 VP
• Variants: Dance Fever, K.nock O.ut!!

Conclusion

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To sum it up, VALORANT has a really solid line of skins for the Phantom. Whether you like a retro-futuristic aesthetic, something super sleek, or a dark and gothic type of vibe; there’s something for you out there. The skins in this list have a wide variety of themes and overall vibes, so have fun choosing the one that suits your style the best!