Phantom in Valorant. Damage statistics, technique of use.
phantom like Vandal is one of the most popular weapons in Valorant, so here is a complete overview of everything you need to know about this deadly weapon.
The phantom is one of the four main weapons in Valorant. This powerful and fast-firing gun, priced at 2900 credits, is ideal for any battles at medium and long distances.
This can be an effective tool for both passive and aggressive play in offensive rounds. At the same price as Vandal, this rifle offers more controlled recoil (spray control) at the expense of a slight reduction in damage.
Is the Phantom a good weapon in Valorant?
As one of the most powerful weapons in the game, the Phantom can quickly kill an opponent. Although there is a huge gap between headshot damage and normal body damage.
In typical mid-range fights, you will deal 140 damage with every headshot. In comparison, shots that hit the body will only deal 35 damage.
At a price of 2900 credits, this is quite expensive. However, given its damage and accuracy, it's worth it.
Phantom damage stats
- Store capacity : 30
- wall penetration : the average
- Rate of fire: 11 shots / sec.
Location | Damage at 0-15m | Damage at 15-30m | Damage at 30-50m |
Head | 156 | 140 | 124 |
Torso | 39 | 35 | 31 |
Legs | 33 | 29 | 26 |
Spray form
The Phantom has quite strong recoil when firing in long bursts. Immediately after the first shot, the weapon will rise. Bullets will shoot well above the aiming point. As a result, you will have to drop the mouse quickly while you continue to shoot. Muscle memory will play a huge role here as you become more familiar with this kind of kickback.
Immediately after the shot, try sliding the mouse slightly down in sync with the Phantom's recoil. In order to learn how to spray with the Phantom, you need to practice as much as possible on the training map, repeating the spray pattern in reverse. It's good to spray, not an easy task, so short, controlled queues will help you.
When to buy a Phantom
At 2900 credits, the Phantom is definitely not the cheapest weapon in Valorant. But his price is so high because he has good damage. You should not aim to fully purchase and equip this rifle in the second round. Holding onto credits until you can comfortably afford heavy armor is a much more efficient long-term game.
Weapons should not be bought at the expense of armor or abilities. If you're not sure you can buy the Phantom multiple rounds in a row, stick with the cheaper alternative until your economy blossoms. Once your economy is booming, then you can comfortably afford a full purchase.
Phantom tactics
One of the main benefits of choosing the Phantom is how quiet the weapon is. Flanking with this rifle gives you the opportunity to collect a couple of frags and then rush to a new location. And all this without much fear of giving away your position by shooting, which can be heard across the map.
Try to plan your moves, focus on maintaining controlled queues rather than holding the trigger. Also, don't forget to aim for the upper chest and control the mouse slide as the spray pattern fires.
If you take all this information with you into your next games, you will have a much better understanding of when and how to use the Phantom.
That's all you need to know about the Phantom in Valorant! Train and win!