Vortex Gaming

· Valorant's new 'Blackthorn' skin bundle is set to be released.
· The bundle consists of skins for the Vandal, Classic, Guardian, Marshal, and a melee weapon (knife).
· The estimated price is 8,700 VP.
· The basic appearance of the melee weapon (knife) is somewhat ordinary, but new right-click and inspect animations have been added, earning it high marks.
· Specifically, the stabbing right-click animation and the exciting inspect animation are considered new motions.
· Overall: Thanks to the new animations, it has sufficient collection value and received 8 out of 10 points.

· The Vandal skin's appearance gives a similar feel to the Gaia skin, and a weapon swap animation has been added.
· The concept is 'Dark Rose,' exuding an atmosphere that a villain might carry.
· The zoom animation is not particularly special.
· The gun sound allows individual shots to be heard well, but it's considered somewhat unsuitable for rapid fire.
· It gives the impression that the gun's interior is hollow, which might be polarizing, and could be disappointing for users who prefer sharp or heavy sounds.
· It remains to be seen if the kill sound can compensate for the gun sound's shortcomings.
· Overall: The appearance is pretty, but the gun sound might be polarizing. It received 6.5 out of 10 points, assuming chroma purchase.

· The Guardian skin's quality is similar to that of purple 1775 VP skins.
· The gun sound is excellent, and the effect of the barrel bursting with each shot is impressive.
· It's particularly well-received by users who prefer heavy bass sounds, giving the feeling that each shot lands powerfully.
· Although it has the drawback of a long sustain, the explosive sound of the first shot is very good.
· The reload animation is a unique new motion where the magazine is generated, showing great detail.
· Overall: The gun sound is very good, and it becomes even more appealing when combined with the kill sound. It has high potential for use as a main weapon and received 8 out of 10 points.

· The Classic skin features a rose blooming among rocks concept, simple yet beautifully designed.
· The detail of the rose sparkling in the dark perfectly matches the concept.
· The reload animation is the same as the standard Classic.
· The gun sound has a long, sharp sustain that can feel somewhat jarring.
· While it fits the 'Sharp Rose' concept, it might be disappointing for users who prefer sounds with more bass.
· Overall: One of the prettiest skins in-game, with excellent appearance but disappointing sound, receiving 7.5 out of 10 points.

· The Marshal skin has a unique appearance with a large scope and a dragon-like design.
· The gun sound is similar to Nocturne, which can be somewhat loud, but some also say it suits the Marshal well.
· However, the Marshal should have a light and agile firing feel, but the sound and appearance are too 'big,' which might be polarizing.
· Overall: The appearance and sound are somewhat large and heavy, detracting from agile Marshal gameplay, receiving 6.5 out of 10 points.

· The 'Blackthorn' skin's kill sound is very impressive, feeling like it's bursting.
· Especially the Guardian skin's kill sound, combined with the gun sound, was praised as a 'perfect match.'
· The finisher animation, named 'Thorn Vine Launch,' features a unique violin sound effect.
· It's an overwhelming quality finisher animation, comparable to Champions skins, delivering a thrilling experience.
· Among the chroma-specific finisher animations, the red chroma's finisher was rated as 'GOAT' (greatest of all time), while the yellow flower was considered somewhat disappointing.

· The 'Blackthorn' skin bundle might be polarizing, so careful consideration is needed before purchasing.
· The final ratings for each weapon are as follows:

Category	Details
Vandal	6.5 points assuming chroma purchase. Gun sound polarizing, kill sound good.
Classic	In-game appearance very beautiful. Sound sharp, a bit disappointing. 7.5 points.
Guardian	Gun sound very heavy and good. Long sustain, but synergy with kill sound. Recommended as a main weapon. 8 points.
Marshal	Appearance and sound are large and heavy, lacking agility. 6.5 points.
Melee Weapon	New right-click/inspect animations, excellent design. Sufficient collection value. 8 points.

· Those considering a purchase are advised to check the skin in-game and buy it if they like it.