

Vandal debate has been a longstanding point of contention between professional and casual VALORANT players alike. And there is one statistic in particular that may come as a surprise.Ī trend from earlier in the year seems to be accelerating further, as more and more players are opting to buy a Phantom on their buy rounds instead of a Vandal.


After the conclusion of the first big professional VALORANT event of the year, VCT LOCK//IN, the regional seasons began in earnest with their internal circuits, many of which include Challengers events for non-franchised teams.Īs the North American Challengers tournament moves ahead with its first split, fans are getting an even clearer look at the new meta developing so far in 2023.
