Vortex Gaming

· We compare three Vandal skins in Valorant, 'Primordium', 'Kuronami', and 'Prelude to Chaos', all rated as S-tier.
· The comparison criteria are Appearance, Effects, Kill Banner, Kill Sound, Inspect, Finisher, and Reload, with each item scored out of 5 points.
· After summing the scores, we will determine a subjective ranking based on which skin feels best during actual Deathmatch gameplay.

· Initially mocked as an 'Elderflame knock-off' upon release, it was re-evaluated thanks to its kill sound, with many now finding its appearance beautiful.
· The blue chroma, in particular, is impressive.
· The lava-spewing effect when firing is excellent, but it feels a bit plain during normal use.
· The reload animation is considered to lack impact compared to other Tier 1 skins.
· The kill sound received a perfect 5 points for its grandeur, and the finisher, which depicts travel to a different dimension through a magic circle, varying by chroma, also received high marks.

Category	Score (out of 5)	Details
Appearance	4점	Initially controversial as an Elderflame knock-off, but re-evaluated; blue chroma is good
Effects	4점	Lava effect when firing is good, but plain during normal use
Inspect	3점	Dragon's breath sound, blue lava effect; ordinary but covers the basics
Reload	1점	Plain compared to Prime/Reaver, lacks impact
Chambering Motion	3점	Lava emerges when pulling the charging handle; ordinary and clean
Kill Sound	5점	Grand sound, unique
Kill Banner	3점	Monster concept well-represented, but appearance is a bit disappointing
Finisher	5점	Magic circle effect, different dimensions by chroma

· Featuring a Japanese-style design, it's the cleanest among the top 3 skins, characterized by beautiful and sleek chromas.
· It received a plain rating due to a lack of special effects beyond the muzzle flash when firing.
· The inspect animation, with its Japanese-style background music and wind and water flowing over the gun's surface, was excellent, earning a perfect 5 points.
· The reload animation, with its fluid motion of seemingly draining and refilling water, combined with crisp movements and sharp sounds, is rated as Tier 1.
· The kill sound is centered around traditional instrument sounds, but some find it a bit plain compared to other skins.
· The finisher, which creates water droplets and rain effects that vary by chroma, perfectly matches the concept and received high marks.

Category	Score (out of 5)	Details
Appearance	5점	Japanese-style design, clean, all chromas are beautiful
Effects	2점	Plain apart from muzzle flash when firing
Inspect	5점	Japanese-style music, wind and water flowing effects
Reload	5점	Water draining and refilling effect, crisp motion, Tier 1
Chambering Motion	5점	Wind and water sounds, crisp and cool, Tier 1
Kill Sound	4점	Centered on traditional instrument sounds, clean but a bit plain
Kill Banner	3점	Fits the Japanese ninja concept but not unique
Finisher	5점	Water droplets, rain effects, different colors by chroma

· Characterized by a unique design with a floating reactor and electricity flowing through it, it perfectly captures the individuality of Prelude to Chaos.
· The constant electricity flow effect and the satisfying, reciprocating lever motion when firing are impressive.
· The inspect, reload, and chambering motions all received perfect scores for effectively showcasing the gun's unique features.
· The kill sound, a distorted electric guitar sound, provides a crisp and sharp satisfaction, rated on par with Primordium.
· The kill banner received a low rating due to its unclear concept and ambiguous fit with the skin.
· The finisher, being from an older skin line, unfortunately falls behind Kuronami and Primordium.

Category	Score (out of 5)	Details
Appearance	5점	Reactor and electricity flow, unique and strong individuality
Effects	5점	Constant electricity flow, reciprocating lever motion when firing
Inspect	5점	Top part of gun slides, orb jumps up, perfect score
Reload	5점	Top part of gun retracts, orb replacement effect, perfect score
Chambering Motion	5점	Pulling the charging handle opens the barrel, clean and highlights features well
Kill Sound	5점	Distorted electric guitar sound, crisp and satisfying, on par with Primordium
Kill Banner	2점	Unclear concept, ambiguous fit with the skin
Finisher	2점	Finisher animation falls behind other skins

· After summing the scores for each skin, Kuronami and Prelude to Chaos tied for 1st place with 34 points, while Primordium took 3rd place with 28 points.
· Although Kuronami and Prelude to Chaos were tied for 1st based on total scores, the subjective ranking from actual Deathmatch gameplay differed.
· Based on personal play experience, Primordium was ranked 1st, Kuronami 2nd, and Prelude to Chaos 3rd.