VALORANT adds Bandit sidearm for 2026, first new gun in 2 years

VALORANT is expanding its weapon arsenal for the first time in two years with the introduction of the Bandit, a new precision sidearm arriving in Season 26.

Designed as a budget-friendly option in VALORANT that sits between the Ghost and the Sheriff, the Bandit brings one-tap headshot potential to the players who want a little bit of power to take down enemies to get their crucial pistol rounds. With Bandit, players can one-shot an enemy with a light shield, which makes it a great weapon without exhausting all of their credits.