VALORANT / WEAPON GUIDE

ARES

Machine gun

A sustained-fire heavy weapon for holding lanes and controlling an area.

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Original editorial profile · Reviewed Oct 27, 2026

WEAPON BASICS

Where this weapon fits

Defensive coverage and wall-penetration opportunities where terrain allows it.

PRACTICAL AIM TIPS

How to use it

Pre-aim the lane and fire with a specific suppression purpose.

TRADEOFFS

What to watch out for

Movement and slow handling leave you vulnerable to aggressive peeks.

WEAPON COMPARISON

When to choose something else

Less expensive, lighter machine-gun choice compared with Odin.

Make every round count

Weapon choice is only part of the equation. Learn positioning, aiming and how team credits affect each purchase.

Economy guide

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Ability names and general game rules were checked against publisher materials and version-aware references on October 27, 2026. Strategy is original editorial guidance, not a live tier list. The current client may differ following balance updates.

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