The Odin is a heavy machine gun in VALORANT, and in the right hands, it is one of the deadliest weapons in the game. In this article, we’ll rank the skins from worst to best.
The Odin is a high-rate-of-fire heavy weapon in VALORANT priced at 3200 in-game credits. It is on the more expensive side compared to rifles at 2900 credits. But in the right scenario, the Odin can be one of the deadliest weapons in the game. As it is a machine gun, it is used to defend a site or get killed through walls. You can kill an enemy with two shots to the head or one shot to the head & two shots to the body.
The Odin also has high penetration power, a high rate of fire, and a huge magazine, making it the best gun to wall-bang enemies through to get some cheeky kills. It is common to see Sovas propped up with an Odin and using their recon arrow to spot enemies. After revealing an enemy, they can get easy kills with the Odin.
Skins in VALORANT are merely decorative and do not offer any real in-game advantages vs. the default skin. Although compared to other games like CS:GO, which only offer recolors of the same exact weapon, the devs at Riot went a bit overboard with the skins in VALORANT as they completely alter the look of the weapon, add special VFX, GFX, and one skin turns your weapon into a literal dragon!
Best Odin Skins in VALORANT 2023: A Complete Tier list
Since the game’s release, Riot has released more than 16 different Odin skins in VALORANT as a part of weapon bundles and battle passes. The Odin definitely did not get as much love as the other weapons since it has a third of the number of skins compared to the more mainstream weapons. The majority of Odin’s skins are included with battle passes, with only a few as a part of premium bundles. This is why our top 10 list will include bundle skins along with battle pass skins.
| Tier | Odin Skins |
|---|---|
| S-Tier (Best) | Glitchpop, Prime 2.0, BlastX, Xenohunter |
| A-Tier (Good) | Lycan’s Bane, Sensation, Aerosol |
| B-Tier (Average) | Nitro, Prism III, Lightwave |
| C-Tier (Underwhelming) | Rune Stone, Smite, .EXE |
| F-Tier (Not Recommended) | Dot Exe, Schema, Coalition: Cobra |
Top 10 Best Odin Skins in VALORANT 2023
Among all the Odin skins released in VALORANT so far, here are the top 10 ranked according to the basis of looks, animations, and VFX:
10. Lightwave Odin
The Lightwave Odin was a part of the Episode 2 Act 3 battle pass. It features a rather plain-looking Odin but with retro-futuristic accents.
- Rarity: Battle pass skin
- Price: Battle pass skin
- How to Buy: Episode 2 Act 3 Battle pass Tier 35
- VFX, GFX,Kill Banner, Finisher: No
- Color Variants: Yes
9. Prism III Odin
The Prism Odin was a part of the Episode 2 Act 2 battle pass. It features a metallic body in a solid color.
- Rarity: Battle pass skin
- Price: Battle pass skin
- How to Buy: Episode 2 Act 2 Battle pass Tier 35
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: No
- Color Variants: Yes
8. Nitro Odin
The Nitro Odin was a part of the Episode 3 Act 2 battle pass. It features an aggressive pattern with yellow and purple stripes.
- Rarity: Battle pass skin
- Price: Battle pass skin
- How to Buy: Episode 3 Act 2 Battle pass Tier 5
- VFX, GFX,Kill Banner, Finisher: No
- Color Variants: No
7. Aerosol Odin
At #5, we have the Aerosol Odin. It was a part of the Episode 2 Act 2 battle pass. This skin features a graffiti bomb and gives off a street vibe. The heavy “guns-blazing” nature of the weapon ties in perfectly with the theme.
- Rarity: Battle pass skin
- Price: Battle pass skin
- How to Buy: Episode 2 Act 2 battle pass tier Tier 40
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: No
- Color Variants: No
6. Sensation Odin
If you’re into colorful and Vibrant skins, then the Sensation Odin is the one for you. It features a colorful pattern of pink, green, and orange. Also, the fact that it is a cheap select edition skin seals the deal.
- Rarity: Select Edition
- Price: 875 VP
- How to Buy: Store, Night Market
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: No
- Color Variants: No
5. Lycan’s Bane Odin
The latest battle pass for Episode 4 Act 2 comes with this skin. From the looks of it, this skin just looks too good to be a battle pass skin. It features intricate patterns in a Werewolf theme, much suiting its name.
- Rarity: Battle pass skin
- Price: Battle pass skin
- How to Buy: Episode 4 Act 2 Battlepass Tier 40 reward
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: No
- Color Variants: No
4. Xenohunter Odin
At first glance, the Odin doesn’t look as exciting. However, it is a premium tier skin with a Level 2 upgrade that unlocks a heartbeat sensor showing a mini-map on the back side of the weapon.
- Rarity: Premium Edition
- Price: 1775 VP
- How to Buy: Store only
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: Heart Beat Sensor
- Color Variants: No
3. BlastX Odin
At the top 3, the BlastX Odin is a Nerf-inspired skin for the weapon. It has a plastic appearance and shoots out bullets in the form of nerf darts. The firing sounds are similar to the real toy, and the equip animation looks like unwrapping a present. Overall, the BlastX Odin is a really fun skin to use, especially with that gift-wrap finisher.
- Rarity: Exclusive Edition
- Price: 2175 VP
- How to Buy: Store only
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: Yes
- Color Variants: Yes
2. Prime// 2.0 Odin
After the release of the first Prime bundle and how well it was received, Riot released the Prime 2.0 bundle, which included an Odin skin. It has a futuristic appearance similar to the old prime skins with that signature reload animation but with multiple cartridges instead of just one.
- Rarity: Premium Edition
- Price: 1775 VP
- How to Buy: Store, Night Market
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: Yes
- Color Variants: Yes
1. Glitchpop Odin
Finally, we have the Glitchpop Odin at our #1 spot. This is by far the best weapon from the first Glitchpop bundle. If you’re into Cyberpunk or Neon themes, then the Glitchpop Odin is the one for you. Coming in at a bit more expensive price of 2175VP, this futuristic skin has great GFX, VFX, and a funky finisher.
The Glitchpop Odin comes in 4 color variants, and every single one of them looks fantastic. During the firing animation, the gun’s barrel retracts inwards and the firing sounds are very satisfying. The colors and sound animations all tie in together to make the Glitchpop Odin the best Odin skin in Valorant.
- Rarity: Exclusive Edition
- Price: 2175 VP
- How to Buy: Store only
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner,Finisher: Yes
- Color Variants: Yes
1. Reaver Odin
Most will agree that Reaver has by far the best Odin skin in VALORANT. Although the first version of Reaver didn’t introduce Odin, the second one brought Odin to life. There are three more color variants except for the original one. Moreover, there are VFX, Animation, and Finisher for the skin, making it more special.
- Rarity: Premium Edition
- Price: 1775 VP
- How to Buy: Store, Night Market
- VFX, GFX, Kill Banner, Finisher: Yes
- Color Variants: Yes
So this wraps up our top 10 Odin skins in VALORANT. Note that, like all lists, this is subjective, and your personal rankings might differ from the ones we have here. You can also take a look at the best skins for other weapons in the game:
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