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While trying the collection out for free in early access, all I could think about was hitting the buy button the minute it goes live on Jan. 9\u2014and I can assure you I\u2019ve never felt the same before. Priced at 9,500 VP, which is roughly $100, VALORANT's Kuronami collection features skins for the Sheriff, the Marshal, the Spectre, and the Vandal, alongside a melee. The weapon skins can be purchased individually for 2,350 VP, while the melee is priced at 5,350 VP. In no way is 9,500 VP a budget-friendly ask, but note that we\u2019ve had bundles that cost much higher and not be nearly as good as the Kuronami. In fact, I am not sure why the Radiant Entertainment System collection was priced at a whopping 11,900 VP when with the Kuronami bundle\u2019s finisher, you can literally switch the game\u2019s bright weather to a melancholic yet pretty rainy season\u2014and that\u2019s not it.\u00a0\u00a0 Here\u2019s what the Kuronami skins look and behave like\u2014I\u2019ll let you decide for yourself first. I'm in love. Video by Dot Esports Calling these skins anything less than dreamy would be a crime, although I wish the tunes that play during the inspect animation cut more smoothly. Right now, it ends too abruptly as soon as the animation completes, making it sound awkward. While the inspect, reload, and equip VFX are outlandishly good, the finisher on the gun skins is a game changer. Besides the soothing drizzle it summons, the finisher also pops a significantly sized Harbor Cove-like white orb, which can be interacted with. 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I’m in love. Video by Dot Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Calling these skins anything less than dreamy would be a crime, although I wish the tunes that play during the inspect animation cut more smoothly. Right now, it ends too abruptly as soon as the animation completes, making it sound awkward.<\/p>

While the inspect, reload, and equip VFX are outlandishly good, the finisher on the gun skins is a game changer. Besides the soothing drizzle it summons, the finisher also pops a significantly sized Harbor Cove-like white orb, which can be interacted with. You can also walk into the bubble to pop it in a splash. <\/p>

I don\u2019t think I need to sell the \u201cKuronami No Yaiba\u201d double kunai melee to anyone in the community. With two different slash animations for left and right clicks and a revolving inspect animation that can be sped up, it\u2019s just perfect. Purchasing the entire bundle will apply a 100 percent discount on the melee, so if you are thinking of purchasing multiple Kuronami gun skins, I’d suggest getting the bundle for the best value. After all, none of the skins in the collection are less enticing. <\/p>