Valorant Gun Buddies Guide 2026: Best Buddies & How to Get Them

Gun buddies are small charms that hang from your weapon in Valorant. While they don't affect gameplay, rare gun buddies are some of the most sought-after cosmetics. Here's everything you need to know.

Most Sought-After Gun Buddies

1. Champions 2021 Trophy — Gold VCT trophy. Only available during the 2021 Champions event.
2. Riot Fist Bump — Given to Riot employees and partners. Extremely rare in-game.
3. Beta Fish — Only available to Closed Beta participants. Cannot be obtained anymore.
4. Pride Buddy — Rainbow-colored buddy from the Pride event.
5. Champions 2022 Ring — The championship ring buddy from VCT 2022.
6. Valorant GO! Vol. 1 — Chibi agent figures. Popular collectibles from early Valorant.
7. RGX Finisher Buddy — Neon fish that comes with the RGX collection.

How to Get Gun Buddies

• Battle Pass: Each pass includes 10-15 gun buddies
• Agent Contracts: Completing agent contracts rewards gun buddies
• Store Bundles: Premium skin bundles often include an exclusive buddy
• Events: Limited-time events occasionally offer free buddies
• Twitch Drops: Watching Valorant esports can earn buddy drops

Use Every Gun Buddy with Crystality

Crystality Premium includes access to every gun buddy in Valorant — including rare event exclusives, beta rewards, and bundle-exclusive buddies that are no longer available in the store. Equip any buddy on any weapon.