Stinger is one of the most effective close-range weapons in Valorant, and you can run and gun with it. The particular SMG is also relatively cheap in terms of credits, so you can purchase it in those rounds where your team does not have enough credits for a decent buy.

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Like the rest of the guns, Riot has released a variety of skins for the Stinger via the Battle Pass or the launch of new skin lines in the in-game store. If you get them, you can modify the weapon's overall look and give it a better feel. Several skins even include special effects and animations which enhance the sense of the shooting. You can find out which Stinger skins are the best in Valorant by checking out the list below.

10 .SYS Stinger

An image of the .SYS Stinger in Valorant

The .SYS is regarded as one of the finest skin collections added through the Battle Pass, and it was released in April 2022 as part of Episode 04: Act 3. Even though the Melee, Sheriff, and Vandal skins received the most attention, the .SYS Stinger is undeniably an acceptable option for the specific firearm.

The red and black colors complement each other very well, and the lack of color options isn't necessarily bad in this case. However, since the Battle Pass ended a long time back, you wouldn't be able to receive it now.

9 Gridcrash Stinger

An image of the Gridcrash Stinger in Valorant

Another outstanding Battle Pass skin for the Stinger is the Gridcrash Stinger, and it gives off cyberpunk vibes that amplify the fun of employing the specific SMG. It was made available in January 2023 through the pass of Episode 06: Act 1, which ran until March 2023, after which Episode 06: Act 2 made its way into the game.

Alongside the Gridcrash Stinger, the skin line also featured a good-looking Ghost, Judge, and Bulldog skin. In a similar manner to the ".SYS Stinger," you cannot currently acquire the Gridcrash Stinger since its pass has expired.

8 Aristocrat Stinger

An image of the Aristocrat Stinger in Valorant

The Aristocrat collection was made available back in 2020 when Valorant was quite new, making Aristocrat Stinger one of the first skins for the Stinger. The skin has a royal appearance, and the combination of White, Black, and Gold enhances the weapon's appearance.

It's worth mentioning that Aristocrat Stinger doesn't feature multiple color variants, but that doesn't disregard its incredible design. Purchasing it would be a little cheaper than the higher-valued premium skins, and you can acquire it for 1275 VP inside the first-person tactical shooter.

7 Shimmer Stinger

An image of the Shimmer Stinger in Valorant

Shimmer Stinger is a very appealing skin for the Stinger, and the unicorn symbol that is engraved on the skin adds to its well-executed design. Additionally, the shiny glitter that it features makes it look even prettier.

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Riot released the Shimmer skin line with the Episode 05: Act 1 Battle Pass, and it also offered skins for the Judge, Bulldog and Classic besides the Stinger. You can equip the Shimmer Stinger in four different variants: Default, Gold, Red and Teal, all of which give the gun a great appearance.

6 Sakura Stinger

An image of the Sakura Stinger in Valorant

As the name might explain, Sakura Stinger is a gun skin inspired by the Japanese Cherry Blossom trees. It keeps things simple by being clean and avoiding glossy and fancy elements.

The skin costs 1275 VP in Valorant and could be a lovely addition to your collection if you want to keep it all white and don't want to spend much on a Stinger skin. Although it cannot be upgraded in terms of animations or colors, the fantastic design that the designers have come up with makes it a good pickup.

5 Ego Stinger

An image of the Ego Stinger in Valorant

Ego Stinger is an eye-catching skin for the Stinger that you can buy in Valorant for 1775 VP. Given its price, it is not preferred by many and other options like the RGX 11Z Pro Stinger and Sovereign Stinger seem to be better due to the effects and animations that they possess.

Regardless, it still is among the finest skins for the Stinger in the game and offers a great appearance to the weapon. You can essentially equip the Ego Stinger in four colors: White (default), Red, Tan and Pink.

4 Doodle Buds Stinger

An image of the Doodle Buds Stinger in Valorant

Doodle Buds stands out as one of the unique skin collections that Riot has added to Valorant, and it has a special kill effect in which each frag colors the doodle. Accordingly, getting five kills with the Doodle Buds Stinger would completely color it out.

In addition to the base version, which includes doodles of Valorant agents, you can obtain two other variants: Tactifriends and League of Legends. As understood by the name, the former features doodles of Tactifriends, whereas the latter has different legends from League of Legends.

3 RGX 11Z Pro Stinger

An image of the RGX 11Z Pro Stinger in Valorant

If you're thinking of purchasing a skin for the Stinger, the RGX 11Z Pro Stinger is undoubtedly an option you should watch out for. The skin line, in general, is one of the most attractive in Valorant, which is why you would love using the Stinger from it.

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The RGX 11Z Pro Stinger's beautiful design with LED lights paired with excellent shooting sound and animations makes it a worthy purchase for 2175 VP. Moreover, like most of the other exclusive skins, it comes in four color options: Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow, with all of them containing a portion of Black.

2 Prelude To Chaos Stinger

An image of the Prelude to Chaos Stinger in Valorant

The Prelude to Chaos collection has grown in popularity among the game's community since its release in June 2022. Prelude To Chaos Stinger is one of the components of the skin line, and it gives the SMG an incredible look, so consider purchasing it whenever it becomes available to you in the in-game store.

The skin's reloading animation is one of the main highlights, along with the special VFX and other animations. Furthermore, the availability of four eye-catching colors in the form of Purple (base), Green, White, and Blue provides you with multiple options for customizing the weapon.

1 Sovereign Stinger

An image of the Sovereign Stinger in Valorant

Thanks to its brilliant in-game sound and effects, Sovereign Stinger emerges as arguably the best skin for the Stinger. It is also one of the oldest premium skins with animations for the particular weapon and was released as part of the Sovereign collection in June 2020.

Besides the default White, you have access to multiple color variants: Gold, Silver, and Purple, which you will be able to unlock using Radianite Points. The Sovereign Stinger also has a great finisher in the game, and using it to get the final kill is a pleasure to witness.

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