The Operator: Key Takeaways
- The Operator costs 4,700 credits.
- It has a primary fire that fires 0.6 rounds per second and an alt fire that fires 0.75 rounds per second.
- The Operator is a sniper rifle that deals 120 (leg), 150 (body), and 255 (head) per bullet, regardless of distance.
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The Operator is one of Valorant’s most coveted weapons. It packs insane power because of its ability to one-shot body shot at any range. Unfortunately, it does get held back by its slow fire rate, making it quite hard to use.
Find out more about the stats of the Operator and how you can use it in our Operator Valorant weapon guide.
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The Operator
The Operator is an expensive sniper rifle that costs 4,700 credits. It’s the most expensive weapon in Valorant and can easily break your team’s economy if you aren’t careful.
However, the sniper’s power cannot be denied. It’s an insanely strong defensive tool that works best when paired with an Agent like Jett or Chamber. If a good player gets his hands on an Operator, it’s nearly impossible to peek angles without using utility first.
It is a hard weapon to use. You’ll have to know when to peek and how to peek whenever you’re using the Operator. With an extremely slow fire rate, one missed shot can easily cost you your life. It’s a high-risk, high-reward type of weapon and isn’t for the faint of heart.
The Basic Stats
The Operator has a headshot multiplier of x1.7 and a leg shot multiplier of x0.80. It doesn’t have any damage falloff and can kill using body shots and headshots at any range, regardless if an enemy has shields.
It also has a fire rate of 0.6 rounds/sec, a reload speed of 3.7s, and a magazine size of 5 with 10 reserves. This makes it have the lowest fire rate in the game.
Here are the basic damage stats for the Operator:
- 0 – 50 meters – Head (255)
- 0 – 50 meters – Body (150)
- 0 – 50 meters – Legs (120)
Primary Fire Stats
| Distance from Target | Body Part Hit | Bullets to Kill with no Shield (100 HP) | Bullets to Kill with Light Shield (125 HP) | Bullets to Kill with full Shield (150 HP) |
0 – 50 meters | Head | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Body | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Leg | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Alt Fire Stats
The Operator has an alt fire that allows players to use ADS (aim down sights) that features a dual zoom, with a 2.5x and 5x zoom. It also provides a slight reduction in spread and recoil and increases the Op’s fire rate to 0.75 rounds per second.
| Distance from Target | Body Part Hit | Bullets to Kill with no Shield (100 HP) | Bullets to Kill with Light Shield (125 HP) | Bullets to Kill with full Shield (150 HP) |
0 – 50 meters | Head | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Body | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Leg | 1 | 2 | 2 |
The Best Ways to Use the Operator
The best way to use the Operator is by simply using it to hold long angles. Its up to 5x zoom is a godsend and allows you to see enemies clearly to hit your shots. You can try to hold long off angles since most players will try to blind or smoke whenever they know you’re using an Operator.
It’s often ideal to play a bit more defensively when you have an Op. You don’t need to take very aggressive duels because you can easily get traded if your enemies have some coordination. Sometimes patience is all you need to get those kills.
It’s also highly recommended to buy a sidearm like a Shorty or the Frenzy to help you protect yourself in close-range combat.
