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Oni Bundle — Skins, Pricing, Variants & Is It Worth It? — Valorant

Complete guide to the Valorant Oni Bundle. Every weapon skin, Japanese demon aesthetic, VFX and audio breakdown, pricing, variants, and whether these Premium Edition skins are worth buying.

The Oni Bundle is a Premium Edition skin collection steeped in Japanese demon mythology, released during Episode 1 Act 2 in July 2020. The Oni skins draw their identity from the oni of Japanese folklore — fearsome horned demons associated with wrath, power, and the spirit world. Each weapon features dark crimson and black plating with samurai-inspired armor segmentation, ghostly energy accents, and the iconic oni mask motif woven into the weapon design. The collection radiates a supernatural menace that feels simultaneously ancient and otherworldly — heavy iron forged in demon fire, imbued with vengeful spiritual energy, and wielded by something that was never human. With its legendary audio design, haunting finisher, and one of the most beloved Phantom skins ever released, the Oni Bundle remains one of the most iconic and popular skin collections in Valorant history. This guide covers every weapon skin, full pricing details, variants, and whether the bundle is worth your VP.

What Is the Oni Bundle?

The Oni Bundle is a Premium Edition skin collection built around the aesthetic of Japanese oni — powerful demons from traditional folklore depicted as hulking, horned figures with fearsome masks and supernatural strength. The design concept imagines each weapon as a relic forged in the spirit world — dark crimson and black armor plating with samurai segmentation, ghostly energy emanating from within, and the unmistakable oni mask silhouette worked into the weapon geometry.

Key Facts

  • Premium Edition tier — Oni sits at the Premium Edition price tier alongside popular collections like Reaver, Prime, and Prelude to Chaos, offering custom VFX, audio, animations, finisher, and kill banner
  • Japanese demon aesthetic — the defining visual identity of Oni is supernatural samurai menace. Every weapon features dark crimson and matte black plating with segmented armor panels inspired by traditional samurai yoroi, ghostly red energy accents that pulse through weapon seams and vents, and the iconic oni mask motif that appears across the collection as a symbol of demonic power
  • Ghostly VFX — all weapon effects use spectral red-and-crimson particle systems with supernatural energy motifs. Muzzle flashes emit bursts of ghostly flame, and the overall visual language conveys ancient demonic power channeled through weaponry
  • Single collection with a sequel — the original Oni Bundle includes five weapon skins released together in July 2020. A sequel collection, Oni 2.0, was released in March 2023 with different weapons and an updated katana melee
  • Weapons included — Phantom, Guardian, Bucky, Shorty, and an Oni Claw melee
  • Haunting audio design — all Oni skins feature deep, resonant firing sounds layered with ghost-like reverberations and unsettling supernatural undertones. The audio design is widely regarded as some of the best in the entire game — each shot carries a heavy, spiritual weight that makes every trigger pull feel consequential
  • Iconic oni finisher — the Oni finisher summons a spectral oni presence as samurai swords rain from the sky and impale the ground around the eliminated enemy, trapping them while cherry blossom petals drift through the air and the victim dissolves into spiritual energy
  • Iconic bell kill banner — an eerie bell rings when the kill banner appears in the feed, creating one of the most recognizable audio cues in the game
  • Four color variants — the default red/black plus three additional color variants unlockable with Radianite Points
  • Available in store rotation and Night Market — Oni skins appear in daily store rotation and are eligible for Night Market discounts

Every Oni Weapon Skin

Oni Phantom

The Oni Phantom is the crown jewel of the collection and one of the most iconic weapon skins in Valorant history. The weapon features dark crimson and matte black armor plating that wraps the Phantom's frame in segmented samurai panels, with ghostly red energy glowing through the seams and vents. The oni mask motif is incorporated into the weapon's design — the receiver area features demonic facial elements with horn-like protrusions that give the weapon a face of wrath. The traditional clean lines of the Phantom are replaced by heavy, layered armor segments that evoke a demon's war gear, and the overall impression is of a weapon possessed by something ancient and furious.

  • Firing audio — the Oni Phantom produces one of the most celebrated firing sounds in Valorant. Each shot delivers a deep, weighty report layered with ghost-like reverberations that give the weapon a supernatural resonance. The suppressed Phantom chassis already has a distinctive sound, and the Oni treatment adds a haunting spiritual dimension — a subtle demonic echo behind every round that makes the weapon sound possessed. Many players consider the Oni Phantom to have the single best audio design of any Phantom skin in the game
  • Muzzle flash — custom ghostly red-crimson energy bursts with spectral particle trails that flare from the barrel with each shot, briefly illuminating the weapon's armor seams with supernatural light
  • Equip animation — a custom draw animation where ghostly energy surges through the weapon as it is raised, with the oni mask elements flaring with red spiritual energy as the weapon awakens
  • Finisher — samurai swords descend from above and impale the ground around the eliminated enemy, trapping them in a ring of blades while cherry blossom petals fill the air and a spectral oni presence looms as the victim dissolves into spiritual energy
  • Kill banner — a custom Oni-themed kill banner accompanied by the iconic eerie bell toll — one of the most recognizable audio signatures in the game

The Oni Phantom is not just a strong skin — it is a defining skin. Released in 2020, it set the standard for what a Premium Edition skin could be, and years later it remains one of the most used and most requested Phantom skins in Valorant. The combination of the legendary audio, the samurai demon aesthetic, and the haunting finisher creates a package that has stood the test of time against every Phantom skin released since. For Phantom mains, the Oni Phantom is a cornerstone purchase.

Oni Guardian

The Oni Guardian applies the demon-forged aesthetic to the semi-automatic marksman rifle, creating one of the more striking Guardian skins available. The Guardian's angular frame is clad in dark crimson and black samurai armor plating with segmented panels, and the weapon's deliberate single-shot identity pairs well with the heavy, purposeful demonic aesthetic — each round feels like a precisely aimed spiritual strike.

  • Firing audio — each Guardian shot delivers a deep, resonant percussion with ghost-like reverberations that let each round breathe between shots. The semi-automatic cadence showcases the Oni audio design clearly — every shot is a distinct, supernaturally charged event that carries the weight of a demon's judgment
  • Muzzle flash — ghostly red-crimson energy bursts with spectral particle effects that match the Guardian's deliberate firing pattern
  • Equip animation — ghostly energy activation with the oni mask elements flaring as the weapon is drawn
  • Finisher — the shared Oni finisher with samurai swords, cherry blossoms, and spectral dissolution
  • Kill banner — the iconic Oni bell toll

The Oni Guardian is a solid choice for players who enjoy the Guardian on long-range maps. The demon aesthetic gives the Guardian a visual presence that matches its lethal one-tap potential, and the deep firing audio rewards the careful, patient playstyle that the Guardian demands.

Oni Bucky

The Oni Bucky gives the pump-action shotgun a fearsome demonic makeover that dramatically elevates its visual presence. The Bucky's stocky frame is encased in dark crimson and black samurai armor with compact, layered panels, and the wide barrel housing features subtle oni mask elements that make the weapon look like it is snarling at whatever stands in front of it.

  • Firing audio — the Bucky's shotgun blast receives a deep, thunderous Oni treatment with ghostly reverberations that make each pump feel devastating. The heavy boom carries supernatural weight — like a demon striking its fist through a wall
  • Muzzle flash — a wide burst of ghostly red-crimson energy with spectral particles that spread outward matching the shotgun's spread pattern
  • Equip animation — ghostly energy activation suited to the Bucky's aggressive close-quarters identity
  • Finisher — the shared Oni finisher
  • Kill banner — the iconic Oni bell toll

The Oni Bucky is a fun skin for players who enjoy the force-buy shotgun gamble. The demon aesthetic makes the Bucky feel significantly more intimidating than its 850-credit price tag, and getting a round-winning Bucky right-click kill with the Oni finisher is one of the more satisfying moments in eco-round Valorant.

Oni Shorty

The Oni Shorty applies the demon-forged treatment to the cheapest sidearm in the game, creating a pocket-sized demon weapon with outsized visual personality. The Shorty's tiny frame is wrapped in miniature crimson and black samurai armor plating, and despite its small size, the oni design elements give it a fierce, compact menace — like a demon's holdout weapon.

  • Firing audio — the Shorty's double-barrel blast gets a punchy Oni treatment with ghostly reverberations compressed into a sharp, snappy burst. The two-shot capacity means you hear the audio infrequently, but each blast carries the full supernatural weight of the Oni sound design
  • Muzzle flash — compact ghostly red-crimson energy burst with spectral particles
  • Equip animation — quick ghostly energy activation matching the Shorty's fast draw speed
  • Finisher — the shared Oni finisher
  • Kill banner — the iconic Oni bell toll

The Oni Shorty is a fun addition to the collection. The Shorty is the ultimate last-resort weapon in Valorant, and having an Oni skin on it adds style to desperation plays. Getting a Shorty kill is already memorable — getting an Oni Shorty kill with the full samurai sword finisher and cherry blossoms is unforgettable.

Oni Claw (Melee)

The Oni Claw is a distinctive melee weapon designed as a handheld oni mask — a double-bladed weapon where the blades extend from either side of a demonic face. The central oni mask features glowing eyes and horned protrusions, with dark crimson and black armor construction matching the weapon skins. The overall silhouette is immediately recognizable and unlike any standard knife or blade melee in the game.

  • Primary attack — a slashing motion with ghostly red energy trails that linger briefly, leaving spectral streaks with each swing
  • Secondary attack — a backstab animation with an intense surge of demonic energy and a heavy supernatural impact sound
  • Inspect animation — the claw rotates to display the oni mask from multiple angles, with the eyes glowing and ghostly energy pulsing through the demonic features
  • Equip animation — the claw materializes with a surge of ghostly red energy, the oni mask eyes igniting as the weapon is gripped

The Oni Claw is one of the more iconic melee skins in Valorant. The oni mask design is completely unique — no other melee in the game uses a demonic face as the weapon body. The double-bladed construction creates a distinctive silhouette during gameplay, and the glowing eyes on the inspect animation make it a satisfying weapon to show off during pre-round.

Oni Bundle Pricing Breakdown

Oni skins are priced at the Premium Edition tier, which delivers custom VFX, audio, animations, finisher, and kill banner — the full suite of cosmetic upgrades short of a reactive kill counter (which is exclusive to Ultra Edition skins).

Individual Item Prices

| Item | Approximate Price | |------|------------------| | Oni Phantom | 1,775 VP | | Oni Guardian | 1,775 VP | | Oni Bucky | 1,775 VP | | Oni Shorty | 1,775 VP | | Oni Claw (Melee) | 3,550 VP |

Bundle Price

  • Oni bundle: approximately 7,100 VP — all five items together at a bundle discount
  • Individual items total: approximately 10,650 VP — buying all five items separately at full price costs substantially more
  • Bundle discount: approximately 33% savings — consistent with other Premium Edition bundle pricing

VP Cost in Real Money

| VP Amount | Approximate USD | |-----------|----------------| | 1,000 VP | $9.99 | | 2,050 VP | $19.99 | | 3,650 VP | $34.99 | | 5,350 VP | $49.99 | | 11,000 VP | $99.99 |

To buy the full Oni bundle at approximately 7,100 VP, the combination of 5,350 VP ($49.99) plus 2,050 VP ($19.99) gives you 7,400 VP for about $70, which covers the bundle with a small amount of VP remaining. Alternatively, 3,650 VP ($34.99) plus 3,650 VP ($34.99) gives you 7,300 VP for about $70. The full Oni bundle is a roughly $70 investment at Premium Edition pricing — significantly more accessible than Ultra Edition bundles like Araxys or Elderflame.

If you only want the Phantom at 1,775 VP, the 2,050 VP pack ($19.99) covers it with VP remaining for a future purchase — a very reasonable single-skin investment for one of the best Phantom skins in the game.

Variants and Radianite Costs

Each Oni weapon skin has four color variants, with the base red/black variant included at purchase and three additional variants unlockable with Radianite Points.

| Variant | Description | |---------|-------------| | Default (Red/Black) | The signature Oni look — dark crimson and matte black samurai armor plating with ghostly red energy accents pulsing through weapon seams and vents. The red-and-black palette evokes demonic wrath and traditional Japanese supernatural imagery. Included with purchase | | Black (Dark/Blue) | A darker interpretation with deep black plating and subdued blue-toned energy accents replacing the crimson. The black variant strips away the fiery red aggression for a colder, more menacing demon aesthetic — like an oni lurking in shadow rather than raging in firelight | | Green | Dark plating with vivid green energy accents and emerald-toned effects. The green variant gives the weapons an eerie, toxic supernatural feel — like a demon channeling poisonous spiritual energy. Popular with players who want the oni aesthetic with a less conventional color identity | | White | Clean white plating with softer energy accents and a lighter overall palette. The white variant inverts the default's dark menace into something ethereal and ghostly — like a spirit-world echo of the demon rather than the demon itself. The white Oni is popular for its visual contrast on darker maps |

  • Radianite cost per variant level: 10 Radianite Points — Premium Edition skins have lower Radianite costs than Ultra Edition skins
  • Total Radianite per weapon for all variants: approximately 30 Radianite Points — unlocking all three additional variants on one weapon
  • Radianite for all weapons: approximately 150 Radianite Points — unlocking every variant across all five items in the bundle
  • Radianite is earned through the Battle Pass — regular Battle Pass completion provides Radianite to upgrade your skins over time, and Premium Edition collections are more achievable to fully upgrade than Ultra Edition ones
  • The default red/black variant is the community favorite — the dark crimson demon aesthetic defines the skin line's identity, though the white variant has a dedicated following for its striking contrast

Is the Oni Bundle Worth It?

The Oni Bundle occupies the Japanese supernatural niche in Valorant's skin ecosystem. Its value proposition rests on one of the most beloved Phantom skins ever released, legendary audio design, an iconic finisher, Premium Edition pricing that is more accessible than Ultra Edition collections, and a demon aesthetic that has remained popular for years.

Reasons to Buy

  • Includes the Phantom — the Phantom is the preferred rifle for a massive portion of the player base, and the Oni Phantom is consistently ranked among the best Phantom skins in the entire game. The legendary audio, haunting VFX, and demon aesthetic create a package that has defined the Phantom skin category since 2020
  • The audio design is legendary — the Oni sound design is frequently cited as the single best audio in Valorant. The deep, ghostly reverberations with supernatural undertones make every shot feel heavy and consequential. The iconic bell toll on the kill banner is instantly recognizable — you know when an Oni skin got the kill without even looking at the feed
  • One of the most iconic finishers — the samurai swords, cherry blossoms, and spectral oni presence create a finisher that is both dramatic and thematically cohesive. Years after release, the Oni finisher remains one of the most visually memorable in the game
  • Premium Edition pricing is accessible — at approximately $70 for the full bundle or roughly $20 for the Phantom alone, the Oni collection is significantly more affordable than Ultra Edition bundles. The Phantom is one of the best skin values in the game at 1,775 VP
  • The demon aesthetic is timeless — Japanese supernatural imagery has universal appeal, and the Oni design has aged beautifully. The dark crimson armor, ghostly energy, and oni mask motifs do not feel dated despite being one of the earlier Premium Edition collections
  • Four color variants — the red/black, black/blue, green, and white options provide substantial customization to match different agents or moods
  • Oni 2.0 expands the collection — the 2023 sequel collection adds the Vandal, Ares, Bulldog, Frenzy, and a katana melee, allowing you to build a complete Oni loadout across both collections that covers nearly every weapon category
  • Available in store rotation and Night Market — individual skins appear in your daily store and are eligible for Night Market discounts of 20-50%

Reasons to Skip

  • No Vandal in the original bundle — the original Oni collection does not include the Vandal, which is the preferred rifle for many players. Vandal mains cannot build their primary loadout around the original Oni Bundle, though the Oni 2.0 collection does include a Vandal
  • The Bucky and Shorty are niche picks — two of the five bundle slots go to weapons that most players rarely purchase. The Shorty costs 150 credits and the Bucky costs 850 credits — neither is a regular part of most players' economy. This reduces the practical value of the full bundle for players who primarily want the Phantom
  • Released in 2020 — older model quality — while the Oni Phantom's audio and VFX remain best-in-class, the weapon model itself is from 2020 and does not have the same level of geometric detail as newer Premium and Ultra Edition skins. Some players notice the difference when comparing side by side with more recent collections
  • Competes with other elite Phantom skins — the Phantom has strong skin competition, with Protocol 781-A, Prelude to Chaos, and the Oni 2.0 Phantom all offering compelling alternatives. Players who already own a Phantom skin they love may find it hard to justify another purchase
  • The Guardian has limited utility — while the Oni Guardian is a nice skin, the Guardian is a niche weapon that most players buy infrequently. The bundle would feel stronger with a more commonly used weapon in that slot
  • No reactive kill counter — as a Premium Edition skin line, Oni does not include a reactive kill counter. Players who value the gameplay-integrated feedback of watching their weapon evolve with kills may prefer Ultra Edition alternatives

Verdict

The Oni Bundle is one of the best value propositions in Valorant for Phantom mains. The Oni Phantom alone justifies serious consideration — its legendary audio, haunting VFX, iconic finisher, and timeless demon aesthetic have kept it at the top of community skin tier lists for years. At approximately $20 for the Phantom by itself, it is one of the strongest single-skin purchases in the game.

The full bundle at approximately $70 delivers five skins with the complete Premium Edition feature set, though the practical value beyond the Phantom and Guardian is limited by the Bucky and Shorty being niche weapons. If you regularly use the Guardian on long-range maps, the bundle becomes a stronger buy. If you are primarily interested in the Phantom, buying it individually through the daily store or Night Market is the more cost-effective approach.

For players who want the complete Oni experience across both collections, pairing the original Oni Phantom with the Oni 2.0 Vandal creates one of the most cohesive and popular rifle loadouts in Valorant — both primary rifles share the same demon mythology, the same supernatural audio DNA, and the same iconic oni identity. The two collections together cover the Phantom, Vandal, Guardian, Bucky, Shorty, Bulldog, Ares, Frenzy, and both melee options — a comprehensive demon-themed arsenal.

If you are looking for the single most impactful skin to buy from the collection, start with the Oni Phantom. It covers the most commonly purchased suppressed rifle in Valorant, it has the audio design that defined what a Premium Edition skin could sound like, and it remains — years after its release — one of the most beloved weapon skins in the game.

Oni in the Valorant Skin Landscape

How Oni Compares to Other Popular Skin Lines

  • Oni vs Reaver — Reaver is Valorant's other iconic dark-themed Premium Edition skin line with ghostly supernatural energy and eerie green audio. Oni and Reaver are spiritual siblings — both channel supernatural menace through Premium Edition weapons with outstanding audio design. The key difference is cultural identity: Oni draws from Japanese demon mythology with crimson samurai armor, while Reaver channels Western gothic horror with ghostly green energy and spectral blades. Oni covers the Phantom; Reaver covers the Vandal. Together they form one of the most popular cross-collection rifle pairings in the game — Oni Phantom plus Reaver Vandal is a classic dark-themed loadout
  • Oni vs Prime — Prime is clean, geometric, and universally popular with smooth audio and a polished sci-fi look at Premium Edition pricing. Oni is dark, supernatural, and menacing with haunting audio and a demonic aesthetic at the same price tier. The two collections target completely different style preferences — Prime for clean futurism, Oni for dark mythology. Both are considered among the best Premium Edition collections ever released. Prime covers the Vandal and Phantom; Oni covers the Phantom and Guardian
  • Oni vs Prelude to Chaos — Prelude to Chaos is a newer Premium Edition collection with a dark supernatural aesthetic featuring the Phantom, Ghost, Spectre, and a chain melee. Both share the dark supernatural territory but with distinct identities — Oni is Japanese demon mythology with samurai armor, Prelude to Chaos is chaotic dark energy with a more abstract horror identity. Both include the Phantom, making them direct competitors for the Phantom slot. The Oni Phantom has the longer legacy and more iconic audio, while Prelude to Chaos offers a more modern visual design
  • Oni vs Oni 2.0 — Oni 2.0 is the direct sequel collection released in March 2023, featuring the Vandal, Bulldog, Ares, Frenzy, and the Onimaru Kunitsuna katana melee. Oni 2.0 updates the visual and audio design for a newer era while maintaining the Japanese demon identity. The two collections are designed to complement each other — Oni covers the Phantom, Oni 2.0 covers the Vandal. Together they provide the most comprehensive single-theme weapon coverage in the game
  • Oni vs Champions — Champions is a prestige Ultra Edition that commemorates Valorant esports with gold-and-purple design and an aura visible to other players. Oni is a permanent Premium Edition focused on Japanese demon mythology. Champions carries esports prestige and a reactive kill counter at Ultra Edition pricing; Oni delivers legendary audio and a timeless aesthetic at a significantly lower price point. Both cover the Phantom, so the choice often comes down to prestige versus aesthetic preference and budget

Community Reception

The Oni Bundle has been one of the most beloved skin collections since its release and has maintained its popularity across every era of Valorant:

  • The Phantom is an all-time great — the Oni Phantom is consistently rated as one of the top two or three Phantom skins in the game across community polls, tier lists, and pro player preferences. Its longevity at the top is remarkable — few skins from 2020 still command that level of respect
  • The audio set the standard — when players discuss the best-sounding skins in Valorant, the Oni Phantom is almost always mentioned. The ghostly reverberations and deep supernatural tones influenced the audio design direction for many subsequent Premium Edition skins. The bell toll kill banner is one of the most iconic audio moments in the game
  • The finisher is a community favorite — the samurai swords, cherry blossoms, and spectral oni presence create a visually rich finisher that players love to trigger. It balances dramatic impact with thematic elegance in a way that many later finishers aspire to match
  • The demon aesthetic has universal appeal — Japanese demon mythology transcends cultural boundaries, and the Oni design resonates with players worldwide. The dark crimson armor, ghostly energy, and oni mask motifs create an immediately recognizable identity that stands out in the buy menu
  • Oni 2.0 validated the original's legacy — the release of Oni 2.0 in 2023 confirmed that Riot considered the Oni line important enough to revisit and expand. The sequel collection's positive reception further cemented the Oni brand as one of Valorant's most important skin identities
  • The white variant has a dedicated following — while the default red/black is the most popular, the white variant has become a community favorite for its striking contrast. The inverted color scheme gives the demon aesthetic an ethereal, ghostly quality that many players prefer

Tips for Buying Oni Skins

  • Start with the Phantom — if you are choosing a single Oni skin, the Phantom is the clear priority. It covers the most popular suppressed rifle in Valorant and the legendary audio design is most impactful on a weapon you use frequently in full-buy rounds
  • Pair with Oni 2.0 Vandal for a complete demon loadout — the original Oni Phantom plus the Oni 2.0 Vandal creates one of the most cohesive and popular rifle pairings in Valorant. Both rifles share the same Japanese demon identity, complementary audio design, and matching supernatural VFX
  • Pair with Reaver Vandal for a cross-collection dark loadout — if you do not want to invest in Oni 2.0, the Reaver Vandal is the most popular pairing with the Oni Phantom. Both are Premium Edition, both feature dark supernatural aesthetics, and together they cover both primary rifles with a cohesive dark identity
  • Wait for your daily store — individual Oni skins appear in the daily store rotation. If you only want the Phantom, checking your store daily is far more cost-effective than buying the full bundle
  • Watch for Night Market — Oni skins are eligible for Night Market discounts of 20-50%. A Premium Edition Phantom at Night Market prices can cost as little as 900-1,400 VP, making it an exceptional deal compared to the standard 1,775 VP price
  • Try the white variant for something different — while the default red/black is iconic, the white variant offers a completely different mood. The inverted palette gives the demon aesthetic an ethereal, ghostly quality that stands out in a sea of dark-themed skins
  • Consider buying individually rather than bundling — unless you regularly use the Guardian, the Bucky and Shorty slots in the bundle reduce its practical value. The Phantom at 1,775 VP is an excellent standalone purchase, and the bundle's 7,100 VP cost is only justified if you will actually use the other weapons
  • Budget for Radianite upgrades — the VFX, audio, and finisher are locked behind Radianite upgrades. Budget at least 30 Radianite Points to unlock the full upgrade path on the Phantom (VFX, audio, finisher). Variants cost an additional 10 Radianite each

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