Here we’ll showcase some of the better player cards in VALORANT to give players an idea.
Riot Games, the developers behind the popular Moba game League of Legends, and plenty of other notable free-to-play titles entered the competitive tactical shooter market with VALORANT. VALORANT was their foray into the world of FPS games, as none of their prior games had first-person shooter elements in them.
Similar to every other game developed by Riot, this one also uses the tried and tested “freemium” model for monetization. As such, this tactical hero shooter has no barrier to entry. Although players can spend real-world money to purchase different types of cosmetic items to customize their play sessions.
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This list of the best player cards was updated in Episode 6 Act 2 of VALORANT
What is a Player Card in VALORANT ?
Player cards are one of these cosmetic items that players can show off on the main menu while they are waiting for a match to start. Also, after the game client finds a map, the game temporarily reveals the player cards of all the players. Consequently, rare player cards are really sought after by the VALORANT community.
Riot usually bundles unique player cards based on a certain theme with most of the premium, exclusive, and ultra-edition weapon skins. Even new Acts feature a ton of new player cards for players to choose from, provided they purchase the battle pass.
Although not all the player cards are behind a paywall. For example, agent-specific player cards are actually free to unlock if you complete agent contracts. Aside from that, Riot tends to gift the community with unique-looking free player cards on different occasions.
Top 10 Best Player Cards in VALORANT
Here we’ll reveal some of the best-looking player cards in the game. We took rarity, unique colorway, and their significance to the overall lore of VALORANT into consideration while choosing the top ten cards. Also, as with any other top-ten list, this one is extremely subjective. Moreover, we’ll list the cards in descending order.
10. Elderflame
The Elderflame player card came with the Elderflame skin bundle, the first Ultra edition skin line in the game. Keeping up with the overall theme of that bundle, it features a brave knight in shining armor facing off against a dragon.
9. Epilogue Skin Bait
The Epilogue Skin Bait player card was a reward for the Episode 3 Act 2 battle pass. And it is also another meme-focused player card that literally shows a player using a Prime Vandal skin to lure out any unsuspecting victims. In this case, it happens to be a greedy Jett.
8. Phoenix Versus Phoenix
The Phoenix Versus Phoenix player card was added with the Episode 3 Act 2 battle pass. And it featured Phoenix facing off against Phoenix from the other dimension. The duality trailer first gave players a hint regarding this multiverse. So, this card is kind of special for the VALORANT players.
7. Unstoppable Phoenix
The Unstoppable Phoenix player card was added with the Episode 4 Act 3 battle pass. As a Phoenix main and OG VALORANT player, this player card will incite your competitive fire and empower you to draw first blood.
6. DUO // Field Command
Episode 6 Act 1’s battle pass introduced the DUO // Field Command player card. Brimstone and Sage are the leaders of VALORANT, and they share a special bond that goes beyond friendship. So, if you like to take the lead in the game, and by any chance you main any of these Agents, you will love this player card.
4. Spike Showdown
The Spike Showdown player card was introduced to VALORANT in Episode 5 Act 2 battle pass. This player card is inspired by the famous “spiderman pointing at spiderman” meme. Since the release of the Spite Showdown, it has been a popular player card among the player base.
5. Doodle Buds // Agents
The Doodle Buds // Agents player card was introduced to VALORANT in the Doodle Buds Skin Bundle. In this player card, Riot Games featured every released Agent at that time. So, if you don’t want to leave any Agent behind and show your appreciation to every one of them, this player card is perfect for you.
3. Arcane Jinx
Arcane Jinx was released as a Prime Gaming Drops Reward. Arcane is a popular Netflix show that took over the internet upon its release. Jinx, one of the series’ main characters, became a fan favorite to many.
2. Enter the Duelists
Enter the Duelists player card was added to the game with the Episode 5 Act 1 battle pass. Duelists are the flashiest characters in the game, and everyone loves duelists. And this card has them all in one frame. How cool is that?
1. Art of Greatness // Champions
The Art of Greatness // Champions player card was a part of the VALORANT Champions 2021 bundle. This player card reminds players of the best moments of that tournament. Apart from that, the card also looks gorgeous due to its golden and black color combination. As a result, many players still use this player card even today.
How to Get Player Cards in VALORANT
While some unique player cards are behind a paywall in VALORANT , some cooler ones can still be collected without spending a dime. For example, if players complete agent contracts and reach tier 9, they are eligible to get that particular agent-specific player card.
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As for the weapon skin bundle and previous battle pass-specific player cards, unfortunately, they might not be available in the future since they were a limited-time reward for that particular time frame. Suffices it to say that you should get unique player cards that you like as soon as they are available in the digital store before they disappear forever.
