Here, we’ll list all the Premium Edition skins in VALORANT alongside their looks, release dates, prices, and more.
VALORANT is a free-to-play tactical shooter from Riot Games, the developers of League of Legends. As such, they opted to implement their tried and tested “freemium” model to monetize their new title.
Basically, it means players can enjoy this FPS game without spending a dime. However, players can choose to customize their play session by purchasing cosmetic items such as weapon skins, battle passes, gun charms, banners, and more directly from the in-game digital store.
Among these cosmetic items, premium editions of skins are really popular in the community. While they aren’t as advanced and feature reach as the Exclusive or the Ultra edition skins in the game, they still provide enough customization options to please even the most demanding players.
Each individual Premium edition skin in VALORANT usually costs around 1775 VP, and if you want to buy the whole bundle, it usually costs around 7100 VP. These Premium Editions of skins in VALORANT feature additional VFX animations, sound effects, and finisher animations. However, some of these skins in the premium category don’t come with additional customization options.
Title
Value
Premium Edition Bundle Price
6127 to 8855 VP
Each skin in Premium Edition bundle costs
1775 VP
Melee skin in the Premium Edition bundle costs
3550 VP
How Many Premium Edition Skins are There in VALORANT?
Currently, 35 Premium Edition skin bundles are available in the game. Riot Games keeps adding new bundles with almost every new patch. So, there will be more Premium Edition skins in the near future.
All The Premium Edition Skins
In this section, we’ll list all the Premium Edition skins VALORANT has released in the game so far. Moreover, we’ll also include other information like its release date, total bundle price, and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Prime
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Topic
Description
Release Date
June 2, 2020 (patch 1.0)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Classic, Guardian, Spectre, Vandal, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Orange, Blue, Yellow
Extra Items
Prime Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The Prime bundle was the first premium edition skin bundle that Riot released alongside the official launch of the game back in 2020. Its release set a benchmark for Riot Games to follow in future skin releases.
With the introduction of the Prime skin line, Riot also introduced custom VFX and sound effects as well as unique finisher animation for the first time in VALORANT. The VALORANT community was thoroughly impressed with Riot’s work and was eager to see what Riot would make in the future.
Sovereign
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Topic
Description
Release Date
June 9, 2020 (patch 1.01)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Ghost, Guardian, Marshal, Stinger, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Gold, Silver, Purple, Green
Extra Items
Sovereign Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The Sovereign skin bundle was another great addition to VALORANT’s cosmetic skin lineup. It introduced a “light” themed skin with appropriate VFX and finisher animations. As usual, these skins also feature four different color variants.
These are default white and gold, green, purple, and silver with red highlights. Unsurprisingly, this skin line was also trendy among the player base.
Oni
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Topic
Description
Release Date
June 21, 2020 (patch 1.04)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Bucky, Guardian, Phantom, Shorty, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Kumo, Hana, Tsubame
Extra Items
Oni Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Oni is another very popular skin bundle from Riot Games. As the name suggests, this skin bundle was inspired by Japanese lore about demons. It is really easy to see the Japanese design footprint in this specific skin line.
Also, this Oni bundle introduced a new type of melee weapon in the game for the first time. The Oni Phantom skin is the most popular skin in the game. Lastly, the different color variants of this skin line are red, green, blue, and brown.
Nebula
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Topic
Description
Release Date
August 20, 2020 (patch 1.06)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Sheriff, Guardian, Phantom, Ares, Melee
Upgradable
No
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
N/A
The Nebula skin bundle features black holes as its main design gimmick. This skin line used a randomly generated color pattern consisting of dark purple and blueish hues. Players could inspect these skins to see subtle, trippy-looking animations.
Unfortunately, the Nebula skin line didn’t feature any additional VFX or color variants for players to further customize this skin set. This skin line clearly took heavy inspiration from the mysteries of space and event horizon.
Spline
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Topic
Description
Release Date
September 1, 2020 (patch 1.07)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Classic, Operator, Phantom, Spectre, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Green, Red, Blue
Extra Items
Spline Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The spline skin set was another one of those underrated skin lines from the design team at Riot Games. It features unique-looking skeleton-shaped skins where you can get a glimpse into the different layers of a weapon.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t have any additional VFX or sound effects to make it even cooler. However, there are still four different color variants available for players to choose from. Those color variants are red, blue, green, and a mixture of light blue and purple.
Ego by Onetap
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Topic
Description
Release Date
September 15, 2020 (patch 1.08)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Ghost, Guardian, Stinger, Vandal, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Red, Tan, Pink
Extra Items
Ego Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Ego was another great skinline from folks at Riot Games. While other skins in the premium category are filled with special effects and crazy animations, the Ego focuses on more subtle design aesthetics catered toward CSGO players.
Also, these skins are really sought after mainly due to their unique color variants with catchy punchlines on them. The Ego by OneTap skin bundle features a basic black and white version, a red variant, a silver edition, and a light blue and purple edition.
G.U.N(Gravitational Uranium Neuroblaster)
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Topic
Description
Release Date
September 29, 2020 (patch 1.09)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Bucky, Classic, Operator, Spectre, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Chrome, Black, Red/Blue
Extra Items
G.U.N Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The Gravitational Uranium Neuroblaster, more commonly referred to as the G.U.N skin bundle became an instant hit among the UFO enthusiasts within the VALORANT community as this bundle heavily features those extraterrestrial elements.
It also has really unique animations and sound effects reminiscent of the popular X-files tv series. The different color variants are green, silver, gold, and a combination of red and blue.
Reaver
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Topic
Description
Release Date
October 27, 2020 (patch 1.11)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Guardian, Operator, Sheriff, Vandal, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Red, Black, White
Extra Items
Reaver Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Reaver is also one of the most popular skin lines in the game, alongside the Oni and the Prime bundle. It features a distinct spooky theme that immediately garnered a dedicated fanbase of VALORANT players.
On top of that, it features some of the most satisfying kill VFX and sound effects alongside a sick-looking finisher animation. The color variants are also a sight to behold. This skin line has 4 different versions. These are red, black, purple, and white.
Ion
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Topic
Description
Release Date
November 10, 2020 (patch 1.12)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Bucky, Operator, Phantom, Sheriff, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
Ion Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The Ion skin bundle wowed the VALORANT player base with its futuristic-looking art style. Unsurprisingly, it instantly became a hit as it has a distinct Tron Legacy vibe. Similar to other premium edition skins, this bundle also has additional VFX and sound effects.
However, the only gripe players have with this bundle is the lack of any color customization that is available to other skins in the premium category.
Celestial
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Topic
Description
Release Date
February 17, 2021 (patch 2.03)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Ares, Frenzy, Judge, Phantom, Melee
Upgradable
No
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
Celestial Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The celestial skin line in VALORANT features celestial beings as its main design gimmick. On top of that, the skin has three-dimensional art embedded into it, and it really comes alive whenever a player inspects their weapons in the game.
Also, the melee variant is really unique on this skin line. Unfortunately, this bundle doesn’t have any additional color customization.
VALORANT GO! Vol. 1
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Topic
Description
Release Date
February 17, 2021 (patch 2.03)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Phantom, Spectre,Ghost, Melee
Upgradable
No
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Buddy, Playercard, Spray
VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 more commonly known as the anime skin line, was unsurprisingly a massive hit among the player base. Since players were bugging Riot Games to add some anime-inspired skins in the game, the cosmetic department happily obliged and hit this one out of the park.
These skins feature VALORANT agents with cool poses. Each weapon has a different agent featured in them. Unfortunately, it only has one default color with no options to customize.
Prime 2.0
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Topic
Description
Release Date
March 2, 2021 (patch 2.04)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Frenzy, Bucky,Phantom, Odin, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Gold, Green, Orange
Extra Items
Prime 2.0 Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Followed by the massive popularity of the first Prime skin bundle in VALORANT, players asked Riot Games to develop a sequel. And they happily obliged. They introduced this follow-up with additional VFX effects that are slightly different from the original Prime variant.
In short, they just added the missing weapons that weren’t part of the original bundle, with slight alterations to the color variants. Those color variants are red, blue, gold, and brown.
Magepunk
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Topic
Description
Release Date
March 30, 2021 (patch 2.06)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Ghost, Bucky,Marshal, Spectre, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Purple, Green, Orange
Extra Items
Magepunk Buddy, Playercard, Spray
As the name suggests, the Magepunk skin bundle features skins based on fantasy elements with subtle noir themes. This skin line is tailor-made for fans of the Shadowrun video game franchise that popularized the Magepunk theme.
Basically, it is science fiction combined with fantasy. Also, this skin line has some amusing color variations. Those variations are blue, green, purple, and orange.
Forsaken
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Topic
Description
Release Date
April 27, 2021 (patch 2.08)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Classic, Operator, Vandal, Spectre, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Gold
Extra Items
Forsaken Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Forsaken came as a direct continuation of the whole light vs. dark theme in VALORANT skins. It was the total opposite of the sovereign skin bundle in Valorant. Where the Sovereign skin bundle has a light theme, the Forsaken bundle is the polar opposite and features a dark theme.
Surprisingly, players can customize these skins to look exactly like the original Sovereign bundle, as one of the color variants is the same as the Sovereign skin line. The other color variant is the default green one.
Tethered Realms
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Topic
Description
Release Date
May 11, 2021 (patch 2.09)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Ghost, Operator, Vandal, Guardian, Melee
Upgradable
No
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
Tethered Realms Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The Tethered Realms skin line is unique mainly due to its two-tone design, where one part is covered in darkness, and the other part of the skin emits light. Also, this skin set contains duel-wielding melee skin, which is a first for the game.
However, there are no color variants available for this amusing skin bundle. However, it has extra VFX that can be unlocked using RP.
Origin
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Topic
Description
Release Date
June 8, 2021 (patch 2.11)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Bucky, Frenzy, Operator, Vandal, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Green, Red, White
Extra Items
Origin Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The Origin skin bundle features a unique design where weapons are made of different modules. And during weapon equipment and inspection animation, players can see these individual modules move around in an orderly manner to create cool effects.
Unsurprisingly, it also became an instant hit among the player base mainly due to the unique nature of the inspect animation. Like most other skins in the premium category, it also had four unique color variants. Those variants are gold, purple, green, and red.
Recon
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Topic
Description
Release Date
August 24, 2021 (patch 3.04)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Ghost, Guardian, Phantom, Spectre, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Red Camo, Blue Camo, Green Camo
Extra Items
N/A
The Recon skin bundle introduced the highly requested butterfly knife to VALORANT. While the military-inspired camouflage weapons skins in the recon bundle were jaw-dropping, it was the butterfly knife that really stole the show.
Riot Games went all-in in the melee inspection department and gave players really cool-looking knife-juggling animations. Fortunately, this recon bundle features color customization options even for the butterfly knife. The color options are the default grey, red, ash, and lastly, a military-inspired green and grey color combo.
VALORANT Go! Vol. 2
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Topic
Description
Release Date
September 21, 2021 (patch 3.06)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Classic, Ares, Vandal, Operator, Melee
Upgradable
No
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
VALORANT Go! Vol. 2 Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Riot released the sequel to their famous anime-themed skin line in VALORANT called VALORANT Go! Vol. 2. As the name suggests, this skin line features VALORANT agent-themed skins. Each of the skin in this bundle focuses on one specific agent.
Aside from the anime-inspired skin designs, this bundle includes a butterfly knife themed after Yoru’s comb. Fans have been asking Riot to add this knife to the game after it was first revealed alongside the agent reveal trailer for Yoru.
Radiant Crisis 001
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Topic
Description
Release Date
November 2, 2021 (patch 3.09)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Classic, Spectre, Bucky, Phantom, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
N/A
The Radiant Crisis 001 is another comic book panel-inspired skin bundle. Unlike the other anime or comic-inspired weapon skins, this specific bundle features an entirely different art style. It almost feels like players are transported to the world of comic books with this exaggerated art direction.
Riot went in the extra mile to create something truly unique. Undoubtedly, this is by far one of their most unique skin set.
Magepunk 2.0
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Topic
Description
Release Date
November 16, 2021 (patch 3.10)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Operator, Sheriff, Guardian, Ares, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Green, Pink, Orange
Extra Items
Magepunk 2.0 Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The original Magepunk bundle was a massive hit among the VALORANT player base. Following its positive reception, Riot opted to release a sequel to the Magepunk bundle called Magepunk 2.0. As the name suggests, this bundle features skins based on the Magepunk design aesthetics.
Magepunk means high fantasy paired with modern science. The design team at Riot successfully managed to bring the Magepunk theme to life with the Magepunk 2.0 skin bundle.
Undercity
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Topic
Description
Release Date
February 15, 2022 (patch 4.03)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Classic, Bulldog, Judge, Phantom, Melee
Upgradable
No
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
Undercity Buddy, Playercard, Spray
If you have seen Arcane, you will know what undercity refers to. The weapon models are heavily inspired by the Glitchpop skins. The colors of the bundle also resemble the same. However, the Undercity corresponds to a darker side of the universe.
The Undercity skin bundle is one of the favorite bundles for many. If players don’t like the Glitchpop bundles because they are too vibrant, the Undercity collection may satisfy them.
In Greek mythology, Gaia was the goddess of earth and the mother of all life forms. Riot Games commemorated the aesthetics, giving Gaia’s Vengeance a very earthy look.
Gaia’s Vengeance weapon bundle has a unique set of skins made of mostly root-like design. Gaia is also as merciless as she is kind. To resemble her act, the Gaia’s Vengeance skins have unique colors and levels.
Doodle Buds collection has a cartoon or comic-based skin bundle based on League of Legends Characters, VALORANT Agents, and Tactifriends. This skin bundle has weapons with cute doodles that give a joyful vibe at first look.
There seem to be 5 weapons in the Doodle Buds bundle. These are Ares, Marshal, Phantom, Shorty, and Stinger. All the skins have a similar pattern, with White being the main color for all the weapons. The skins also have 3 variants with unique effects.
Neptune bundle follows an aquatic theme with interesting designs and marine-based features throughout the skins. VALORANT released a new map based on an aquarium point of interest called Pearl. VALORANT mainly released this bundle to tease the Pearl map.
There are 4 weapons in the Neptune bundle and a melee item that looks like an anchor. As mentioned earlier, the bundle follows an aquatic theme with a special touch of marine life.
At first sight, the skins look very similar to the default VALORANT weapon skins, which may also remind you of the Minima Collection. However, people who like things simple may like this bundle as the weapon looks very straightforward but realistic.
The Xenohunter bundle looks very close to default skins, which may upset skin collectors. The only cool factor about each skin is that it has a heartbeat sensor on its side. In addition, these skins will also feature unique equip animation for every weapon.
Reaver 2.0 features a similar look to the original Reaver Bundle. The main attraction of the Reaver 2.0 bundle is the Karambit melee, which has the same animation as the Champions Bundle 2021. Even without the Karambit, all the skins in this bundle are too good to ignore. Naturally, it is one of the most demanded bundles on the list.
The Crimsonbeast collection has characteristics similar to the Elderflame collection. The color combination also resembles very closely. However, the Crimsonbeast skins have a very fiery look, and the animations are more apparent. And, if you are particularly fond of VALORANT’s melee skins, the Crimsonbeast hammer will definitely impress you.
Like other 2.0 bundles, the Ion 2.0 will also feature the same look as the Ion Bundle. Since the release of the Ion bundle, it has been one of the most sought-after sequels in VALORANT. The weapon of choice may seem slightly underwhelming compared to its predecessor. However, Vandal and Karambit Melee make up for any shortcomings.
At first glance, this skin line has similarities with the Reaver skin bundle. But if you look closely, it has some distinct features to set it apart from other skin lines. And lastly, the melee skin is a scythe. The default version of the skins with a white and black aesthetic gives a sinister vibe. Players who are into skins with a ghostly appearance love this Halloween special from Riot Games.
The Cryostasis skin bundle will feature a chilly-looking bundle that seems like it came straight out of Icebox. Riot Games has released many bundles that have a similar look to the Cryostasis bundle. Despite being a unique bundle, Cryostasis failed to become a popular collection among the players.
Oni 2.0
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Topic
Description
Release Date
March 7, 2023 (patch 6.04)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Frenzy, Ares, Vandal, Bulldog, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Kumo. Hana, Tsubame
Extra Items
Oni 2.0 Buddy, Playercard, Spray
As seen previously with other bundles, the Oni 2.0 follows the same pattern as its predecessor. However, the main attraction of the Oni 2.0 bundle is the Katana melee.
Black.Market
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Topic
Description
Release Date
April 11, 2023 (patch 6.07)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Classic, Bulldog, Vandal, Marshal, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
N/A
Extra Items
N/A
With the Black.Market skin bundle Riot Games went with a unique approach. The skins are nothing flashy. However, the main attraction of the bundle is that players get two versions of the skins on the Attackers’ and Defenders’ sides.
Magepunk 3.0
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Topic
Description
Release Date
May 23, 2023 (patch 6.10)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Vandal, Phantom, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Green, Black/Red, Yellow
Extra Items
Magepunk 3.0 Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Magepunk 3.0 is the first bundle to get featured for the third time in VALORANT. This bundle displayed the same look as its predecessors. However, it only includes two guns and one melee.
Gaia’s Vengeance 2.0
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Topic
Description
Release Date
October 3, 2023 (patch 7.07)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Shorty, Bucky, Phantom, Ares, Melee
Upgradable
Yes
Color Variants
Base, Green, Orange, Blue
Extra Items
VALORANT Go! Vol. 2 Buddy, Playercard, Spray
Gaia’s Vengeance 2.0 has the same characteristics as other 2.0 bundles. That is, the bundle is similar to the original Gaia’s Vengeance in terms of looks, except for the addition of new weapons.
Valiant Hero
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Topic
Description
Release Date
October 31, 2023 (patch 7.09)
Price
7100 VP
Available Weapons
Ghost, Ares, Vandal, Operator, Melee
Upgradable
No
Color Variants
Base, Sunset, Dusk, Night
Extra Items
Valiant Hero Buddy, Playercard, Spray
The Valiant Hero is inspired by ‘Sun Wukong.’ If you’re unfamiliar with Sun Wukong, he is a legendary figure from Chinese mythology, also known as the Great Monkey King. You might have seen him in different forms in many anime and movies. Like most heroes and great characters, Sun Wukong wields a unique weapon that is exclusive to him. The weapon Wukong carries is called ‘Ruyi Jingu Bang.’ Fortunately, VALORANT didn’t forget to introduce the weapon as a melee named ‘Ruyi Staff.’ Not only that, but you’ll also be able to see the Ruyi in every other weapon’s finisher animation.
How to Buy Premium Edition skins
So, you have fallen for a particular skin bundle in the premium category in VALORANT, but don’t know exactly how to get your hands on them. Let this guide help you.
First of all, there are three ways to purchase a premium edition skin in VALORANT. The first way is to get the whole bundle when it first arrives in the digital store. Each skin line usually stays in the shop for around two weeks.
Players can only get the whole bundle within that two-week window. After that, Riot usually removes them from the storefront to make space for the next skin line.
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The second way to buy premium edition skin is through the daily rotating skin shop. VALORANT’s in-game store rotates four different skins from past skin lines. And if you are lucky, you might get a particular skin in the premium category from the past skin line that you like. If it arrives in your daily rotating shop, you can purchase only that skin, not the whole bundle.
The last way to get a premium edition skin is via the Night Market, which provides randomly generated discounts on randomly selected skins from the game. Also, Riot sometimes brings back old premium skins in the form of a special event like the past run-it-back bundle.
Do Premium Edition skins go on sale?
Yes, as mentioned above, a premium edition of skins in VALORANT can go on sale via the Night Market. In short, Night Market usually provides random discounts on six randomly selected skins from previous skin bundles. In short, premium edition skins can go on sale.
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Upcoming Premium Edition Skins
There has not been any update regarding any future premium edition skin in VALORANT. The last premium edition skin line that the game introduced was the Valiant Hero bundle.
Unfortunately, data miners have not revealed any new details surrounding future premium skin releases. We’ll definitely keep an eye on that one and update you if we find something. As premium edition skins are really common, expect Riot to introduce another one fairly soon.
Here, we’ll list all the Premium Edition skins in VALORANT alongside their looks, release dates, prices, and more.
VALORANT is a free-to-play tactical shooter from Riot Games, the developers of League of Legends. As such, they opted to implement their tried and tested “freemium” model to monetize their new title.
Basically, it means players can enjoy this FPS game without spending a dime. However, players can choose to customize their play session by purchasing cosmetic items such as weapon skins, battle passes, gun charms, banners, and more directly from the in-game digital store.
Among these cosmetic items, premium editions of skins are really popular in the community. While they aren’t as advanced and feature reach as the Exclusive or the Ultra edition skins in the game, they still provide enough customization options to please even the most demanding players.
Read More: VALORANT Ultra Edition Skins: Full List of Skins in 2023
How Much Does the Premium Edition Skins Cost
Each individual Premium edition skin in VALORANT usually costs around 1775 VP, and if you want to buy the whole bundle, it usually costs around 7100 VP. These Premium Editions of skins in VALORANT feature additional VFX animations, sound effects, and finisher animations. However, some of these skins in the premium category don’t come with additional customization options.
How Many Premium Edition Skins are There in VALORANT?
Currently, 35 Premium Edition skin bundles are available in the game. Riot Games keeps adding new bundles with almost every new patch. So, there will be more Premium Edition skins in the near future.
All The Premium Edition Skins
In this section, we’ll list all the Premium Edition skins VALORANT has released in the game so far. Moreover, we’ll also include other information like its release date, total bundle price, and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Prime
The Prime bundle was the first premium edition skin bundle that Riot released alongside the official launch of the game back in 2020. Its release set a benchmark for Riot Games to follow in future skin releases.
With the introduction of the Prime skin line, Riot also introduced custom VFX and sound effects as well as unique finisher animation for the first time in VALORANT. The VALORANT community was thoroughly impressed with Riot’s work and was eager to see what Riot would make in the future.
Sovereign
The Sovereign skin bundle was another great addition to VALORANT’s cosmetic skin lineup. It introduced a “light” themed skin with appropriate VFX and finisher animations. As usual, these skins also feature four different color variants.
These are default white and gold, green, purple, and silver with red highlights. Unsurprisingly, this skin line was also trendy among the player base.
Oni
Oni is another very popular skin bundle from Riot Games. As the name suggests, this skin bundle was inspired by Japanese lore about demons. It is really easy to see the Japanese design footprint in this specific skin line.
Also, this Oni bundle introduced a new type of melee weapon in the game for the first time. The Oni Phantom skin is the most popular skin in the game. Lastly, the different color variants of this skin line are red, green, blue, and brown.
Nebula
The Nebula skin bundle features black holes as its main design gimmick. This skin line used a randomly generated color pattern consisting of dark purple and blueish hues. Players could inspect these skins to see subtle, trippy-looking animations.
Unfortunately, the Nebula skin line didn’t feature any additional VFX or color variants for players to further customize this skin set. This skin line clearly took heavy inspiration from the mysteries of space and event horizon.
Spline
The spline skin set was another one of those underrated skin lines from the design team at Riot Games. It features unique-looking skeleton-shaped skins where you can get a glimpse into the different layers of a weapon.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t have any additional VFX or sound effects to make it even cooler. However, there are still four different color variants available for players to choose from. Those color variants are red, blue, green, and a mixture of light blue and purple.
Ego by Onetap
Ego was another great skinline from folks at Riot Games. While other skins in the premium category are filled with special effects and crazy animations, the Ego focuses on more subtle design aesthetics catered toward CSGO players.
Also, these skins are really sought after mainly due to their unique color variants with catchy punchlines on them. The Ego by OneTap skin bundle features a basic black and white version, a red variant, a silver edition, and a light blue and purple edition.
G.U.N(Gravitational Uranium Neuroblaster)
The Gravitational Uranium Neuroblaster, more commonly referred to as the G.U.N skin bundle became an instant hit among the UFO enthusiasts within the VALORANT community as this bundle heavily features those extraterrestrial elements.
It also has really unique animations and sound effects reminiscent of the popular X-files tv series. The different color variants are green, silver, gold, and a combination of red and blue.
Reaver
Reaver is also one of the most popular skin lines in the game, alongside the Oni and the Prime bundle. It features a distinct spooky theme that immediately garnered a dedicated fanbase of VALORANT players.
On top of that, it features some of the most satisfying kill VFX and sound effects alongside a sick-looking finisher animation. The color variants are also a sight to behold. This skin line has 4 different versions. These are red, black, purple, and white.
Ion
The Ion skin bundle wowed the VALORANT player base with its futuristic-looking art style. Unsurprisingly, it instantly became a hit as it has a distinct Tron Legacy vibe. Similar to other premium edition skins, this bundle also has additional VFX and sound effects.
However, the only gripe players have with this bundle is the lack of any color customization that is available to other skins in the premium category.
Celestial
The celestial skin line in VALORANT features celestial beings as its main design gimmick. On top of that, the skin has three-dimensional art embedded into it, and it really comes alive whenever a player inspects their weapons in the game.
Also, the melee variant is really unique on this skin line. Unfortunately, this bundle doesn’t have any additional color customization.
VALORANT GO! Vol. 1
VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 more commonly known as the anime skin line, was unsurprisingly a massive hit among the player base. Since players were bugging Riot Games to add some anime-inspired skins in the game, the cosmetic department happily obliged and hit this one out of the park.
These skins feature VALORANT agents with cool poses. Each weapon has a different agent featured in them. Unfortunately, it only has one default color with no options to customize.
Prime 2.0
Followed by the massive popularity of the first Prime skin bundle in VALORANT, players asked Riot Games to develop a sequel. And they happily obliged. They introduced this follow-up with additional VFX effects that are slightly different from the original Prime variant.
In short, they just added the missing weapons that weren’t part of the original bundle, with slight alterations to the color variants. Those color variants are red, blue, gold, and brown.
Magepunk
As the name suggests, the Magepunk skin bundle features skins based on fantasy elements with subtle noir themes. This skin line is tailor-made for fans of the Shadowrun video game franchise that popularized the Magepunk theme.
Basically, it is science fiction combined with fantasy. Also, this skin line has some amusing color variations. Those variations are blue, green, purple, and orange.
Forsaken
Forsaken came as a direct continuation of the whole light vs. dark theme in VALORANT skins. It was the total opposite of the sovereign skin bundle in Valorant. Where the Sovereign skin bundle has a light theme, the Forsaken bundle is the polar opposite and features a dark theme.
Surprisingly, players can customize these skins to look exactly like the original Sovereign bundle, as one of the color variants is the same as the Sovereign skin line. The other color variant is the default green one.
Tethered Realms
The Tethered Realms skin line is unique mainly due to its two-tone design, where one part is covered in darkness, and the other part of the skin emits light. Also, this skin set contains duel-wielding melee skin, which is a first for the game.
However, there are no color variants available for this amusing skin bundle. However, it has extra VFX that can be unlocked using RP.
Origin
The Origin skin bundle features a unique design where weapons are made of different modules. And during weapon equipment and inspection animation, players can see these individual modules move around in an orderly manner to create cool effects.
Unsurprisingly, it also became an instant hit among the player base mainly due to the unique nature of the inspect animation. Like most other skins in the premium category, it also had four unique color variants. Those variants are gold, purple, green, and red.
Recon
The Recon skin bundle introduced the highly requested butterfly knife to VALORANT. While the military-inspired camouflage weapons skins in the recon bundle were jaw-dropping, it was the butterfly knife that really stole the show.
Riot Games went all-in in the melee inspection department and gave players really cool-looking knife-juggling animations. Fortunately, this recon bundle features color customization options even for the butterfly knife. The color options are the default grey, red, ash, and lastly, a military-inspired green and grey color combo.
VALORANT Go! Vol. 2
Riot released the sequel to their famous anime-themed skin line in VALORANT called VALORANT Go! Vol. 2. As the name suggests, this skin line features VALORANT agent-themed skins. Each of the skin in this bundle focuses on one specific agent.
Aside from the anime-inspired skin designs, this bundle includes a butterfly knife themed after Yoru’s comb. Fans have been asking Riot to add this knife to the game after it was first revealed alongside the agent reveal trailer for Yoru.
Radiant Crisis 001
The Radiant Crisis 001 is another comic book panel-inspired skin bundle. Unlike the other anime or comic-inspired weapon skins, this specific bundle features an entirely different art style. It almost feels like players are transported to the world of comic books with this exaggerated art direction.
Riot went in the extra mile to create something truly unique. Undoubtedly, this is by far one of their most unique skin set.
Magepunk 2.0
The original Magepunk bundle was a massive hit among the VALORANT player base. Following its positive reception, Riot opted to release a sequel to the Magepunk bundle called Magepunk 2.0. As the name suggests, this bundle features skins based on the Magepunk design aesthetics.
Magepunk means high fantasy paired with modern science. The design team at Riot successfully managed to bring the Magepunk theme to life with the Magepunk 2.0 skin bundle.
Undercity
If you have seen Arcane, you will know what undercity refers to. The weapon models are heavily inspired by the Glitchpop skins. The colors of the bundle also resemble the same. However, the Undercity corresponds to a darker side of the universe.
The Undercity skin bundle is one of the favorite bundles for many. If players don’t like the Glitchpop bundles because they are too vibrant, the Undercity collection may satisfy them.
Gaia’s Vengeance
In Greek mythology, Gaia was the goddess of earth and the mother of all life forms. Riot Games commemorated the aesthetics, giving Gaia’s Vengeance a very earthy look.
Gaia’s Vengeance weapon bundle has a unique set of skins made of mostly root-like design. Gaia is also as merciless as she is kind. To resemble her act, the Gaia’s Vengeance skins have unique colors and levels.
Doodle Buds
Doodle Buds collection has a cartoon or comic-based skin bundle based on League of Legends Characters, VALORANT Agents, and Tactifriends. This skin bundle has weapons with cute doodles that give a joyful vibe at first look.
There seem to be 5 weapons in the Doodle Buds bundle. These are Ares, Marshal, Phantom, Shorty, and Stinger. All the skins have a similar pattern, with White being the main color for all the weapons. The skins also have 3 variants with unique effects.
Neptune
Neptune bundle follows an aquatic theme with interesting designs and marine-based features throughout the skins. VALORANT released a new map based on an aquarium point of interest called Pearl. VALORANT mainly released this bundle to tease the Pearl map.
There are 4 weapons in the Neptune bundle and a melee item that looks like an anchor. As mentioned earlier, the bundle follows an aquatic theme with a special touch of marine life.
Xenohunter
At first sight, the skins look very similar to the default VALORANT weapon skins, which may also remind you of the Minima Collection. However, people who like things simple may like this bundle as the weapon looks very straightforward but realistic.
The Xenohunter bundle looks very close to default skins, which may upset skin collectors. The only cool factor about each skin is that it has a heartbeat sensor on its side. In addition, these skins will also feature unique equip animation for every weapon.
Reaver 2.0
Reaver 2.0 features a similar look to the original Reaver Bundle. The main attraction of the Reaver 2.0 bundle is the Karambit melee, which has the same animation as the Champions Bundle 2021. Even without the Karambit, all the skins in this bundle are too good to ignore. Naturally, it is one of the most demanded bundles on the list.
Crimsonbeast
The Crimsonbeast collection has characteristics similar to the Elderflame collection. The color combination also resembles very closely. However, the Crimsonbeast skins have a very fiery look, and the animations are more apparent. And, if you are particularly fond of VALORANT’s melee skins, the Crimsonbeast hammer will definitely impress you.
Ion 2.0
Like other 2.0 bundles, the Ion 2.0 will also feature the same look as the Ion Bundle. Since the release of the Ion bundle, it has been one of the most sought-after sequels in VALORANT. The weapon of choice may seem slightly underwhelming compared to its predecessor. However, Vandal and Karambit Melee make up for any shortcomings.
Soulstrife
At first glance, this skin line has similarities with the Reaver skin bundle. But if you look closely, it has some distinct features to set it apart from other skin lines. And lastly, the melee skin is a scythe. The default version of the skins with a white and black aesthetic gives a sinister vibe. Players who are into skins with a ghostly appearance love this Halloween special from Riot Games.
Cryostasis
The Cryostasis skin bundle will feature a chilly-looking bundle that seems like it came straight out of Icebox. Riot Games has released many bundles that have a similar look to the Cryostasis bundle. Despite being a unique bundle, Cryostasis failed to become a popular collection among the players.
Oni 2.0
As seen previously with other bundles, the Oni 2.0 follows the same pattern as its predecessor. However, the main attraction of the Oni 2.0 bundle is the Katana melee.
Black.Market
With the Black.Market skin bundle Riot Games went with a unique approach. The skins are nothing flashy. However, the main attraction of the bundle is that players get two versions of the skins on the Attackers’ and Defenders’ sides.
Magepunk 3.0
Magepunk 3.0 is the first bundle to get featured for the third time in VALORANT. This bundle displayed the same look as its predecessors. However, it only includes two guns and one melee.
Gaia’s Vengeance 2.0
Gaia’s Vengeance 2.0 has the same characteristics as other 2.0 bundles. That is, the bundle is similar to the original Gaia’s Vengeance in terms of looks, except for the addition of new weapons.
Valiant Hero
The Valiant Hero is inspired by ‘Sun Wukong.’ If you’re unfamiliar with Sun Wukong, he is a legendary figure from Chinese mythology, also known as the Great Monkey King. You might have seen him in different forms in many anime and movies. Like most heroes and great characters, Sun Wukong wields a unique weapon that is exclusive to him. The weapon Wukong carries is called ‘Ruyi Jingu Bang.’ Fortunately, VALORANT didn’t forget to introduce the weapon as a melee named ‘Ruyi Staff.’ Not only that, but you’ll also be able to see the Ruyi in every other weapon’s finisher animation.
How to Buy Premium Edition skins
So, you have fallen for a particular skin bundle in the premium category in VALORANT, but don’t know exactly how to get your hands on them. Let this guide help you.
First of all, there are three ways to purchase a premium edition skin in VALORANT. The first way is to get the whole bundle when it first arrives in the digital store. Each skin line usually stays in the shop for around two weeks.
Players can only get the whole bundle within that two-week window. After that, Riot usually removes them from the storefront to make space for the next skin line.
The second way to buy premium edition skin is through the daily rotating skin shop. VALORANT’s in-game store rotates four different skins from past skin lines. And if you are lucky, you might get a particular skin in the premium category from the past skin line that you like. If it arrives in your daily rotating shop, you can purchase only that skin, not the whole bundle.
The last way to get a premium edition skin is via the Night Market, which provides randomly generated discounts on randomly selected skins from the game. Also, Riot sometimes brings back old premium skins in the form of a special event like the past run-it-back bundle.
Do Premium Edition skins go on sale?
Yes, as mentioned above, a premium edition of skins in VALORANT can go on sale via the Night Market. In short, Night Market usually provides random discounts on six randomly selected skins from previous skin bundles. In short, premium edition skins can go on sale.
Upcoming Premium Edition Skins
There has not been any update regarding any future premium edition skin in VALORANT. The last premium edition skin line that the game introduced was the Valiant Hero bundle.
Unfortunately, data miners have not revealed any new details surrounding future premium skin releases. We’ll definitely keep an eye on that one and update you if we find something. As premium edition skins are really common, expect Riot to introduce another one fairly soon.
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