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· We're unveiling the 2026 Vandal skin tier list for the first time.
· Since we haven't covered skin tier lists on YouTube before, we're doing it now.

· Smite Vandal: This is the worst skin, negatively impacting both you and your teammates when held.
· Minima Vandal: Similar to the Smite, this skin lowers the morale of your teammates.

· It didn't get much attention upon release, but over time, word spread that it's good for spray control.
· However, it doesn't quite reach S or A tier and is rated B-tier.

· It was one of the worst skins at launch, but professional gamer Incheon Zaiyu used it, making it go viral and its popularity skyrocket.
· However, it's disappointing when actually used, so it's rated C-tier.

· It's divisive, but players who consistently get one-taps rate it highly.
· It lacks impact during sprays, but overall it's classified as A-tier.

· It feels weighty, but gives a refreshing sensation during sprays.
· The finisher animation is excellent, giving a pro-gamer feel, and it's rated A-tier.

· Nebula Vandal: It's pretty, but lacks the feeling of shooting, so it's rated C-tier.
· Elderflame Vandal: It used to be a top-tier skin, but now it actually hinders teammates when held, leading to a C-tier rating.

· Boasting the best refreshment in Valorant, it receives an S-tier rating.
· It's undeniably one of the best skins.

· It used to be the standard for weighty skins, but now there are better alternatives, placing it at B-tier.
· It has a similar vibe to the Araxys.

· This skin is top-tier in rarity, sound, and appearance.
· If it were re-released, I'd be willing to pay 200,000 won for it, so it's rated SSS-tier.

· The Oni Vandal is rated SS-tier.

· Inferno Vandal: The appearance is a bit dated, and the colors other than red are not great, leading to a C-tier rating.
· Ion Vandal: It used to be the best, but now it's too old and rated C-tier.

· This skin has both popularity and performance, earning an S-tier rating.
· It's undeniably one of the best skins.

· It has a weighty impact, but is classified as C-tier.

· It boasts a weighty impact like a baseball bat and performs well when used occasionally.
· It's rated B-tier for its tail.

· It gives a mixed feeling of refreshment and weight.
· It doesn't quite reach A-tier but isn't C-tier, so it's rated B-tier.

· The white skin is pretty, but the gun sound is a bit disappointing, leading to a C-tier rating.

· The appearance and impact are decent, but the gun sound is barely audible, hindering gameplay.
· It feels weighty yet crisp, but due to the sound issue, it's rated trash-tier.

· An undeniable SS-tier skin, considered one of the best alongside Gaia's Vandal.
· Recommended as the first skin new players should buy.

· As Valorant's first bundle skin, it was SS-tier in the past, but due to its age, it's now rated A-tier.

· This SS-tier skin has it all: weighty impact, excellent appearance, and great sound.
· Among currently available skins, it's considered top 3 alongside Gaia's and Prelude to Chaos.

· It was once called a top 3 alongside Prime and Glitchpop, but is now rated A-tier.

· It has a weighty impact and a satisfying 'pop', with high demand, earning it an S-tier rating.

· Many consider it trash, but due to demand, it's rated C-tier.

· Despite being a Battle Pass skin, its design is excellent, earning it a B-tier rating.
· It's hard to get but one of the best Battle Pass skins.

· It's good when used occasionally, but overall rated C-tier.

· It's not very popular but shows decent performance, earning it a B-tier rating.

· A skin with attractive purple accents, rated B-tier.

· It receives a lukewarm reception but is classified as B-tier.

· This is the most preferred skin among female Valorant players, rated S-tier.
· It's also great as a gift and has an excellent inspect animation.

· Its rating was low due to its appearance in the past, but it has been re-evaluated and moved up to A-tier.
· Martini Hyung went viral with it, increasing its popularity.

· It's popular and features an anti-aliased blue appearance.
· Rated A-tier.

· It has high rarity, but very few players actually use it, so it's rated C-tier.

· A skin rated B-tier.

· It's unpopular and has an ugly appearance, leading to a C-tier rating. Its design resembles a vacuum cleaner.

· Demand, design, and sound are all excellent, earning it an A-tier rating.
· The quality of B-tier skins is high, placing it in the A-tier category.

· Okinawa went viral, and it's a skin that helps with spray control.
· The design is also unique, making it rated A-tier.

· The design looks like it was stolen from Bubble Fighter, so it's rated C-tier.

· This skin compensates for the disappointment of the 2021 Champions Vandal and is rated S-tier.
· It gives a similar feel to Gaia's Vandal.

· It has a very weighty impact, but the appearance isn't great, and it's too heavy to reach A-tier.

· It excels in all aspects: quality, sound, and music, earning it an A-tier rating.

· The finisher animation is beautiful, but considering the overall quality, it's rated B-tier.

· It's currently popular and has good gun sounds, earning it an A-tier rating.
· It has the potential to be re-evaluated if pro players start using it.

· Skins with no demand are classified as C-tier.

· Classified as B-tier based on a comprehensive evaluation of price, quality, appearance, and sound.

· The Vandal skin tier list revealed today includes some personal preferences but was selected considering factors like price, quality, appearance, and sound.
· If viewer response is positive, we plan to create a Phantom skin tier list in the future.