Among the variety of skins in Valorant, melee weapons attract the most attention. Although using a knife effectively in a match is quite difficult, it is often used by your character while moving around the map during rotations or waiting for the start of a new round. We reviewed all the released collections to prepare a list of the 15 best knife skins in Valorant as of 2025.

To begin with, this list reflects the author's subjective opinion, so if you disagree with some of the skins, write your suggestions in the comments. Also, our list does not include skins from the Champions 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 sets, as well as VCT, because these bundles will no longer appear in the store rotation or Night Market.

Kuronami no Yaiba

Opening our list is probably one of the best skins in the entire history of Valorant, according to our editorial team and beyond. Added with patch 8.0, the Kuronami set amazed the entire community not only with its price but also with its unique knife skin. Styled as modern ninjas, the skin resembles the ancient Japanese cold weapon Kusarigama and features unique animations. Four different color variants and a great look made this skin one of the most popular despite its huge price.

Price: 9,500 VP for the entire set, 5,350 VP for the knife.

RGX 11z PRO FIREFLY

Butterfly knives have always attracted the community's attention, and despite the fact that there are many similar examples in Valorant, the skin from the RGX 11z set is considered the best. And it’s not just about the appearance, which has 4 different styles. The main advantage of this skin lies in the sound effects. When using RGX 11z PRO FIREFLY, your swings and flips are accompanied by an impressive slicing sound, as if the knife is cutting through the air. It is precisely because of this that this butterfly knife became beloved by the community and our editorial team.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Singularity Butterfly

Next on our list is a skin that is an alternative version of the previous butterfly knife, made in a space theme and part of the second part of the Singularity collection. Compared to the previous version, it not only has an excellent visual style but, in our opinion, better animation. Additional three recolors of this knife feel not just like changed colors but like a completely different knife, which partially justifies its high price.

Price: 6,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Blades of Primordia

Next in line is another dual knife skin that appeared in Valorant among the latest additions. An interesting trend can be observed that all existing dual knives are very stylish, and Blades of Primordia are no exception. Designed in a demonic style with the addition of lava, these two daggers look great in the game, and the enhanced second-level animation makes them even more valuable.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knives.

Araxys Big-Atomizers

The next skin combines two collections into one: the knife from the Kuronami collection and elements from the Araxys collection. In the new Araxys 2.0, something unique was created—a weapon of aliens in the form of kunai used by hidden ninjas. The knife has a second level that not only improves the appearance, adding bright lighting but also changes the draw animation, complementing it with sound effects. In addition, the skin is available in three additional recolors.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Ruyi Staff

This skin cannot be called the best in the opinion of most players, but our editorial team likes it. Styled as a combat staff, the skin directly references Chinese mythology, specifically the Monkey King, named Sun Wukong. This legend from Chinese history gained great popularity in many modern games, and his weapon also appeared in Valorant.

Price: 7,100 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Blade of Chaos

The next skin is distinguished by its massive size, but its size does not affect its style. The knife from the Prelude to Chaos set has an interesting design, as lightning runs through the entire surface of its blade, which can change its color depending on the chosen variant. The skin itself is created in a mechanical style, which perfectly showcases its uniqueness.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Overdrive Blade

The first katana in our list, which appeared in the game along with patch 7.12 and the Overdrive bundle. At first glance, it may seem that such a skin is quite large and will be inconvenient in the game itself, but that is not the case. The katana fits perfectly into the game interface, occupying the lower half of the screen, and in no way will interfere with you during the match.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Broken Blade of the Ruined King

The broken sword, which at first glance is a reference to the legendary film The Lord of the Rings, actually refers to another Riot project, League of Legends. Specifically, this is the sword of the character Viego, who can also be seen in the background of the skin itself. Note that when unlocking the second level of animation, the sword becomes whole, so you can choose the look you prefer.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Araxys Bio Harvester

We couldn’t leave out this skin from our list due to the great love of the Valorant community for it. The Araxys bundle appeared in the game at the beginning of 2023 and has since been considered one of the best. All skins in it are beautifully designed, and players especially favor the melee weapon, which represents a knife with two blades.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Reaver Karambit

Next on our list is another well-known type of knife: butterfly knives. The karambit is one of the most popular melee weapon types in most competitive shooters. This particular knife is part of the "Reaver" series and is characterized by its futuristic and sharp style. The purple and black colors, combined with metallic highlights and a curved blade, give this item a very distinctive and recognizable look. It fits especially well when playing as the agent Omen, whose style matches this knife.

Price: 7,100 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Nocturnum Scythe

The first knife in Valorant that is technically not just one item, as when upgraded to the second level during a match, it changes its form. The knife becomes either a large scythe or a small dagger, and this transformation is accompanied by fascinating animation. Like most other knives, it has not only the standard color scheme but also three additional variants.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Relic Stone Daggers

Another dual-wield skin on our list is part of the Sentinels of Light bundle. Notably, this set includes two melee weapon skins, but the Relic Stone looks the best and is also a dual-wield weapon. In addition, the weapon features an interesting animation where certain effects spread across its blades depending on the knife's color.

Price: 8,700 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knives.

EX.O EDGE

The penultimate skin on our list is a large katana from the EX.O bundle. It stands out primarily due to its bright appearance, as it has four different recolor options and is designed in a Cyberpunk style. The draw animation is improved compared to similar knives released in previous collections.

Price: 9,500 VP for the entire set, 5,350 VP for the knife.

XERØFANG

Closing our list is a small knife with impressive animation from the XERØFANG collection, released in honor of the Chinese New Year. In addition to the knife, the collection includes skins for Ghost and Vandal. In images, the knife appears less impressive than in the game, where its draw animation leaves a strong impression. Owners can unlock other color variants by spending an additional 10 Radiant Points.

Price: 6,355 VP for the entire set, 4,350 VP for the knife.

Now you know which Valorant knife skins are considered the best as of 2025, according to our editorial team. Note that we have described only a small portion of the available skins, so we will continue creating interesting compilations for you in the future. Stay tuned to our portal for more exciting articles!