Key Takeaways
- Shorty is the cheapest weapon to buy in Valorant, costing 150 credits.
- Although there aren’t many Shorty skins with animations, the Battle Pass and Deluxe skins are pretty stylistic.
- Prelude to Chaos, Araxys, Oni, and Neptune are some of the best Shorty skins in Valorant.
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The cheapest weapon in the game, costing only 150 credits, Shorty is a beast of a sidearm in close combats. There’s nothing more annoying than getting one-shotted by an enemy holding a tight space with Shorty. If you’re someone who keeps this gun in the back pocket for close fights, you may want to know about the best Shorty skins in Valorant.
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Top 9 Shorty Skins in Valorant
Since there’s a lack of Shorty skins in Valorant, our best picks depend on the design and finish of the gun. Moreover, animations and VFX play a crucial role in filtering out the best one. With that in mind, check out the top 9 Shorty skins in Valorant below.
9. Genesis Shorty
Skin Bundle: Genesis Collection
Released: Episode 3: Act 3 Battle Pass
VPs Cost: 1000 (BP Cost)
We start this list with a battle pass reward, Genesis Shorty, that feels like a Premium tier skin due to its design and aesthetic. It’s perfect for Astra mains.
8. Tigris Shorty
Skin Bundle: Tigris Collection
Released: Patch 4.02
VPs Cost: 1275
The design of Tigris Shorty is a treat to look at, which is the reason that its inclusion in this list is essential despite no animations or variants.
7. Wasteland Shorty
Skin Bundle: Wasteland Collection
Released: Patch 1.12
VPs Cost: 1275
Wasteland Shorty is a one-of-a-kind skin in Valorat. You’re either going to love it or hate it, no in-between.
6. Doodle Buds Shorty
Skin Bundle: Doodle Buds Collection
Released: Patch 4.07
VPs Cost: 1775
Doodle Buds is a fun and goofy Shorty skin, which is nice to equip here and there and annoy your enemies with it.
5. Wunderkind Shorty
Skin Bundle: Killjoy Contract: Tier 10
Released: Patch 1.05 (KJ Launch)
VPs Cost: No Cost
Wunderkind Shorty is the cutest skin you can find in the game, completely free-of-cost after completing Killjoy’s contract.
4. Neptune Shorty
Skin Bundle: Neptune Collection
Released: Patch 4.10
VPs Cost: 1775
Neptune Shorty has unique aesthetics that turn this gun an immediate eye candy. If you’re a fish lover, this skin is perfect for you!
3. Oni Shorty
Skin Bundle: Oni Collection
Released: Patch 1.04
VPs Cost: 1775
There’s something about the demon face on the Oni Shorty that gives you the shivers each time you whip it out.
2. Araxys Shorty
Skin Bundle: Araxys Collection
Released: Patch 6.0
VPs Cost: 2175
Araxys is one of the best Shorty skins in the game solely because of its pull-out animation. Especially the black variant of this skin is a masterclass in design.
1. Prelude to Chaos Shorty
Skin Bundle: Prelude to Chaos Collection
Released: Patch 5.0
VPs Cost: 2175
Despite all the crazy Shorty skins, the crown goes to Prelude to Chaos Shorty, that does everything from animations to shooting and variants right!
This is it for our guide. Hope you enjoyed learning about the top 9 Shorty skins in Valorant. For more content, be sure to check out The 6 Best Eco Round Weapons in Valorant.
