In Valorant, designers who create skins have a vast field for creativity because, unlike other shooters, they are not bound to emphasize realism and serious graphics. Even so, when developers create melee weapon skins, they often use real knives as prototypes for their creations. This includes well-known Karambit knives, various kunai, daggers, bats, and many others. Among the most popular in the Valorant community and beyond are the Butterfly knives, also known as Balisongs. Due to their unique and beautiful movements, resembling the motion of a butterfly's wings, the knife earned its second name, Butterfly. It's no surprise that several Butterfly knife skins have appeared in Valorant and gained popularity within the game's large community. Today, the Bo3 editorial team will tell you about all the Butterfly knife skins in Valorant.
Champions 2022 Butterfly Knife
First on our list and the only limited skin is the Champions 2022 Butterfly knife. It was introduced to the game on August 23, 2022, just before the start of Valorant Champions 2022. To commemorate each World Championship, Riot releases a limited set that includes two skins, one for a knife and one for an automatic weapon. The 2022 Champions Butterfly knife features a unique style combining the championship colors, black and gold, with the tournament's logo on its handle. During its time in the shop, the championship set grossed over $16 million, with half of that money distributed among the participating teams. However, after the world championship ends, the set becomes unavailable. The Champions 2022 Butterfly knife was part of a limited collection that, once concluded, will not appear in the general store rotation or during the Night Market event.
Price: 6,167VP for the whole set, 5,350VP for the Butterfly knife.
Recon Balisong
The next Butterfly-type skin is originally named Balisong, and it appeared in Valorant on August 24, 2021. The skin from the Recon Collection is presented as a simple knife, without special effects or bright colors, which is exactly what attracts players who prefer a classic style. Besides the original color, the skin also has three additional camouflage variants that turn your knife into a real military trophy. It also has one paid animation level that allows for a new way to spin the Butterfly knife.
Price: 7,100VP for the whole set, 3,550VP for the Butterfly knife.
RGX 11Z RPO FIREFLY
The best Butterfly knife, according to our editorial team, appeared in the game on April 27, 2022. The RGX 11z Pro Collection is split into two parts, the first released in October 2021 and the second part, where the RGX 11Z RPO FIREFLY knife was available, on April 27, 2022. The main reason our editorial considers this knife the best of its kind is its incredible sound accompaniment. When drawn and inspected, the player hears a sharp cutting sound, as if slicing through the air itself. Thanks to this sound accompaniment, the knife is very satisfying to hold, creating the impression that the RGX 11Z RPO FIREFLY is indeed a deadly weapon. The skin also features three other color variants and one level of additional animations, making listening to its sound accompaniment a pleasure.
Price: 8,700VP for the whole set, 4,350VP for the Butterfly knife.
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Black.Market Butterfly Knife
Next, we have a skin on a knife that is closest to its realistic version. If the Recon Balisong was created with minimal effects and altered shape, the Black.Market Butterfly Knife is literally the most realistic version of the knife from real life. The skin was released on April 11, 2023, as part of the Black.Market Collection, and it has gained incredible popularity among players who appreciate realism. The distinctive feature of the Black.Market set is that all skins in it closely resemble real weapons and have no visual effects, further emphasizing their realism. The Black.Market Butterfly Knife is no exception, and as can be seen on the knife, there is nothing superfluous. It also lacks additional colors but has one level of animations that can be purchased with Radianite points.
Price: 7,100VP for the whole set, 3,550VP for the Butterfly knife.
Yoru’s Stylish Butterfly Comb
Our list concludes with a rather unusual skin designed as a hair comb. Similar souvenir items are quite common in real life, and at first glance, they look like real knives. Yoru’s Stylish Butterfly Comb appeared in the game on September 21, 2021, together with the VALORANT GO! Vol. 2 set. The special feature of this set is that, like in the first part, Vol. 1, each skin in the set is dedicated to a specific agent. The Yoru’s Stylish Butterfly Comb, as the name implies, is dedicated to the Japanese duelist Yoru, and there are two reasons for this. First, the agent’s hairstyle, which constantly requires styling, making such a compact comb always handy. The second reason is that the knife first appeared in the official cinematic video titled RETAKE // Episode 2 Cinematic, where Yoru styles his black and blue hair with it.
Price: 8,855VP for the whole set, 3,550VP for the Butterfly knife.
Conclusion
After reading our material, you learned about all existing Butterfly knife skins in Valorant. Continue following our portal to learn more interesting compilations about skins and other aspects of the shooter from Riot Games.
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