Is the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass worth buying?
Is the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass worth buying? This is a thought many players might have as the new set of time-bound cosmetics makes its way into the game. Each Battlepass in Riot Games' character-based shooter costs $10 (or equivalent regional pricing) and gives players access to a new set of weapon skins, player cards, sprays, titles, and a bunch of Radianite Points you can use to upgrade premium skin animations.
Long-time players would know that not all Battlepasses are created equal. This article will discuss the merits and demerits of the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass to help you determine if it's worth getting.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.
What does the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass have?
The first skin collection included in the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass is the Convergence collection. This comprises Frenzy, Phantom, Stinger, and Marshal skins. There are no variants, and this is the most basic of the three collections.
The Bumble Brigade collection features an Ares, Bulldog, Judge, and Ghost skin. These also don't have any variants, but they do feature animated art on each weapon. This consists of bullet-shaped bees swarming out as well as a honey-dripping animation on the gun's body.
The Bubble Pop collection is the final skinline included in the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass. It consists of a Vandal, Judge (yes, another), Classic, Guardian, and melee. The designs come in two variants: the first has a light blue, pink, and violet color palette and features a girl pop star, while the second has a red and black color palette with the picture of a boy pop star.
The highlight of the Bubble Pop collection is the melee, which is called a Light Stick. It also comes in two variants—blue and red—and has quite a unique shape and feel.
Overall, all three weapon skins are some of the more interesting designs Valorant Battlepasses have featured in the recent past. So given the price point, they are definitely worth it, especially considering it gives you access to one of the most innovative Battlepass melees in the game.
You also get a bunch of cute Stickers and Gun Buddies, player cards with fantastic art, and 160 Radianite Points.
Highlights from the Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass
Paid Track
- Convergence Phantom
- Bubble Pop Light Stick
- Bubble Pop Vandal
- Bumble Brigade Bulldog
- Home Again // Viper Card
- Lost and Found Card
- Power of Five Spray
- Blinded Again Spray
- Brimsicle Gun Buddy
Free Track
- Bubble Pop Classic
- That’s Terrifying Spray
- Tanghulu Gun Buddy
- Dream Bubble Card
- Epilogue: Bot Means Business Card
Verdict
The Valorant Episode 9 Act 1 Battlepass is one of the best offerings from Riot Games in this category in a while. The weapon skins have a unique design approach, and the melee has a refreshing take that has not been seen in Battlepass cosmetics before. All these qualities make the present Battlepass a must-have for collectors and newbies alike.
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