How Much Does a $25 Valorant Gift Card Give? 2,500 VP of Customization
As an avid Valorant player and content creator, one of the most common questions I get asked is "how much does a $25 Valorant gift card give you?" The quick answer is that a $25 Valorant gift card gets you 2,500 VP (Valorant Points) to spend on in-game cosmetics. But what exactly can you buy with 2,500 VP? And how does this compare to other Valorant gift card tiers?
An Overview of Valorant‘s In-Game Currency: VP
For those new to Valorant, VP is used to purchase various cosmetic enhancements in Valorant like weapon skins, player cards, gun buddies, and sprays. You can buy VP in various bundles directly through the Valorant store. Or receive VP from redeeming a Valorant gift card.
According to data Riot Games released in Jun 2021[1], the average Valorant player spends around $60 on VP. This shows a healthy demand from fans to customize and personalize their experience. And gift cards are a popular VP purchase method.
Breaking Down What You Can Unlock with 2,500 VP
To give you an idea of what you can unlock with 2,500 VP from a $25 gift card, here is a detailed breakdown:
- 3-4 Premium Weapon Skins – These start around 875 to 1275 VP for single skins
- 5-10 Player Cards – Average 300 to 700 VP each depending on animation complexity
- 10+ Gun Buddies – Usually only 300 to 400 VP
- 20+ Sprays – Sit around 100 VP depending on size
You can also put the 2,500 VP toward unlocking part or all of certain Battlepass bundles. Though prices can vary from act to act.
So in summary, 2,500 VP allows you substantial customization potential across weapons, player cards, sprays etc. Without having to spend real money.
Comparing $10, $25 and $50 Gift Card VP Values
To give more context around the 2,500 VP amount, here is a comparison of popular Valorant gift card tiers:
| Gift Card Value | VP Amount |
|---|---|
| $10 | 1,000 VP |
| $25 | 2,500 VP |
| $50 | 5,350 VP |
As shown above, $25 hits a nice sweet spot. While $10 doesn‘t give you enough for multiple premium weapon skins. And $50, while generous, might be more than a casual gifter wants to provide.
Step-By-Step Guide to Redeeming Valorant Gift Cards
Wondering how to go through the redemption process? Using a $25 gift card as an example, here are the quick steps:
- Receive Code – Physically or via email if digital gift card
- Login to Riot Account – Via Valorant game client or web browser
- Open Valorant Store – Hit "Add VP" button
- Enter Code – Copy/paste gift card PIN and hit Submit
- Confirm Redemption – VP added to account!
Once redeemed to your Riot account, the VP is automatically available to use for any customization unlocks globally. No confusing restrictions.
Why Valorant Gift Card Make Fantastic Gifts
As both a passionate Valorant player and content creator in the wider gaming industry, I cannot recommend Valorant gift cards enough for fans of the game. The ability to unlock skins, sprays, and accessories really augments and personalizes the gaming experience.
Given Valorant‘s growing popularity with over 14 million monthly players[2], these gift cards make perfect birthday, holiday or congratulatory presents. Especially the $25 tier hitting a nice balance between price and VP earning potential.
So in summary – buy a $25 Valorant gift card to reward any Valorant player in your life with 2,500 VP and hours of customization fun!
