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· Valorant's new skin series 'KurOnami 2.0' has been first revealed on the test server.
· The previous KurOnami skin was loved by many, called a 'masterpiece of the era,' and this 2.0 version is also highly anticipated.
· Notably, this knife skin improves upon the drawbacks of the previous greatsword and features an innovative design where it transforms into a dagger when you deploy a fan.

· The KurOnami 2.0 knife offers two options: transforming from a greatsword to a dagger.
· You can see the beautiful design of the dagger in the inspect animation, and it also shows a cool animation when right-clicking.
· Left-clicking transforms it into a dagger, providing visual satisfaction with a water-drop effect.
· In terms of design, over 10 details are alive, boasting a quality worthy of the 'ultimate' title.

· This set includes the Ghost, Phantom, Guardian, Operator, and Knife.
· The Ghost skin's equip animation is stylish, and the inspect animation is particularly impressive.
· The sound has a solid bass, with variable sounds added to match the KurOnami concept.
· However, the gunshot sound might feel a bit light, which could be disappointing for users who prefer the heavier default Ghost sound.

· The Phantom skin's equip animation is the same as the default Phantom.
· The sound is similar to the previous 'Earthbound' skin; it's lighter than the 'Reaver' skin but lacks a satisfying 'chewiness.'
· Aiming for a chewy yet light sound fitting the 2.0 concept, the glass-clinking sound might be polarizing.
· It's disappointing that the appearance and sound don't perfectly match.

· Personally, the Guardian skin's design didn't impress me much.
· The sound is similar to an explosion, with a unique noise like putting metal in a microwave.
· This sound is quite jarring and can be painful to the ears, so it's expected to be highly polarizing.
· A definitive judgment requires listening with the kill sound, but based on the sound alone, it's hard to recommend.

· The Operator skin was highly anticipated before its release.
· The inspect animation is nothing special, but the sound when activated is the highlight.
· The thunderous sound of wind and lightning blends with the gunshot, perfectly embodying the KurOnami concept.
· The reload animation also features a new and pleasing design.

· The KurOnami 2.0 skin's chroma colors are white, purple, and black.
· The white chroma gives a heroic feel, and the shimmering aura is especially beautiful, earning praise as the 'white GOAT.'
· The purple chroma is also very pretty, with the aura standing out just like the white one.
· The black chroma's aura is less visible, making it relatively disappointing.

· Ghost: The black chroma is the best, good for general use. (6.5/10)
· Guardian: The sound is annoying and the appearance is also disappointing, making it hard to recommend. (4/10)
· Phantom: Despite being a 2.0 version, it's not significantly different from the previous skin, which is disappointing. (5/10)
· Operator: The design is average, but the chroma colors and concept-fitting sound are excellent. (7/10)
· Knife: Praised as the ultimate due to its innovative idea of transforming from a greatsword to a dagger, beautiful design, and color combinations. (8.5/10)

· The KurOnami 2.0 set price is expected to be 8,700 VP.
· Although it includes the most commonly used weapons, I personally don't recommend buying the whole set.
· The knife skin, in particular, is worthy of its 'ultimate' reputation and has enough value to be purchased; it's a quality that deserves to be in the 'GOAT tier.'
· You'll also likely enjoy the Operator skin.

· Many players had high expectations for KurOnami 2.0, but some skins like the Phantom and Guardian brought disappointment.
· There are criticisms that the sounds or animations from previous skins were reused, even for a 2.0 version.
· However, the knife skin offers outstanding quality, enough to offset these disappointments.
· I recommend checking it out in-game yourself, and you absolutely must experience the beauty of the white chroma.