VALORANT / WEAPON GUIDE

GUARDIAN

Rifle

A semi-automatic precision rifle that rewards clean long-range shots.

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Original editorial profile · Reviewed Oct 27, 2026

WEAPON BASICS

Where this weapon fits

Slow, deliberate angle control and players with strong first-shot accuracy.

PRACTICAL AIM TIPS

How to use it

Stop moving before shooting and pace the trigger to the target.

TRADEOFFS

What to watch out for

Repeated close-range misses are hard to recover from.

WEAPON COMPARISON

When to choose something else

Precision-oriented rifle compared with automatic Phantom and Vandal.

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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