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The Ultimate Guide to Earning Radianite in Valorant
VALORANT offers players many ways to enhance their gameplay experience, and one of the most coveted features in the game is the customization of weapon skins. Radianite Points (RP) are essential for upgrading these skins, adding visual effects, soundtracks, and finishers that make your arsenal more unique.
In this guide, we’ll explore how Radianite Points work, where you can earn them, and the best ways to use them for in-game customization.
*Last updated: 20/7/2026
What Are Radianite Points?
Radianite Points are a form of in-game currency in VALORANT specifically used to upgrade weapon skins. These upgrades include new visual effects (VFX), audio cues, unique animations, and sometimes color variants.
While these upgrades are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay mechanics, they allow players to personalize their experience by enhancing the aesthetics of their weapons.
For instance, a fully upgraded weapon skin may feature dynamic visuals, unique audio, and dramatic finishing animations when you make the final kill in a round. The more RP you collect, the more you can customize and enhance your collection.
How to Earn Radianite Points
Battle Pass Rewards
The most common way to earn Radianite Points in Valorant is through the Battle Pass. Every VALORANT episode features a Battle Pass divided into free and premium tracks, each offering various rewards, including Radianite Points.
For example, in Episode 1, the premium Battle Pass track offered 10 sets of 10 RP each, while the free track provided three sets of 10 RP. As players progress through the Battle Pass tiers by completing daily and weekly missions, they unlock these rewards. From Episode 3 onward, both the premium and free tracks were expanded to offer more RP.
The Battle Pass is an excellent option for players who play regularly, as it provides RP through gameplay without requiring additional purchases. Free-to-play players can still access RP, but those who invest in the premium pass will collect more.
Purchasing Radianite Points with Valorant Points
Players who wish to obtain Radianite Points quickly can buy them using Valorant Points (VP), the primary in-game currency. The exchange rates are as follows:
- 1,600 VP for 20 Radianite Points
- 2,800 VP for 40 Radianite Points
- 4,800 VP for 80 Radianite Points
Valorant Points are purchased with real money, making this option the fastest but most expensive way to gather RP. This is often used by players who want to unlock all upgrades for a particular skin bundle or speed up the customization process.
Amazon Prime Gaming Rewards (Discontinued)
Occasionally, VALORANT offered Radianite Points as rewards through Amazon Prime Gaming. Players who had an active Prime subscription could link their Riot Games account to Prime Gaming and claim various rewards, including RP, weapon skins, and other cosmetic items.
For instance, in December 2020, Amazon Prime subscribers were offered 10 free Radianite Points. While these drops were not available all the time, Prime Gaming is a valuable source of in-game rewards when promotions are active.
This method was particularly useful if you already have an Amazon Prime membership, as you can collect extra RP without any additional cost.
*Amazon and Riot Games permanently discontinued all Prime Gaming drops for VALORANT in March 2024.
Event Passes and Special Contracts
Valorant also features special event passes that offer Radianite Points as rewards.
Event passes, such as the 2026 Lunar Pass, offer RP alongside other cosmetic rewards. Unlike the Battle Pass, these event passes are typically shorter in duration and available for a limited time, making them a great opportunity to collect Radianite Points quickly.
How to Use Radianite Points
Radianite Points can be used in several ways, though they are primarily spent on upgrading weapon skins. Here's how players typically use RP in Valorant:
Upgrading Weapon Skins
Every weapon skin in Valorant has several upgrade tiers, and each tier unlocks a specific enhancement.
For example, the first upgrade may add new visual effects, the second may introduce unique sounds, and the third could add a finishing animation. The final upgrade usually unlocks a color variant for the skin, allowing players to change the look of their weapon completely.
Each upgrade level requires 10 Radianite Points, while unlocking a weapon variant after fully upgrading the skin costs 15 Radianite Points.
For example, if you purchase a new skin bundle like the Reaver, you would need to spend 10 RP for each tier upgrade and 15 RP to access additional color variations.
Future Potential Uses
While Radianite Points are currently used to upgrade weapon skins, Riot Games has hinted at expanding their use in the future. Players may eventually be able to use RP to buy or upgrade other in-game items such as gun buddies, player cards, or sprays.
This would allow players to customize even more aspects of their Valorant experience, providing further value for their accumulated RP.
The Lore of Radianite
In Valorant, Radianite is more than just a cosmetic currency—it also plays a crucial role in the game’s lore.
Radianite is a powerful substance discovered by the fictional Kingdom Corporation, and it serves as a clean energy source for the world’s two main universes: Alpha Earth and Omega Earth.
Although Radianite was initially seen as a safe and sustainable energy source, over time, its true potential was revealed.
Prolonged exposure to Radianite can grant individuals supernatural abilities, turning them into Radiants—characters like Phoenix and Jett, who possess unique powers.
However, Radianite is also used to create dangerous weapons, leading to conflicts and concerns about its safety.
The tension surrounding Radianite’s use, both as a source of energy and a weapon, forms the backbone of Valorant’s narrative. It connects the in-game events and agents with the larger story arc of the Valorant universe.
Conclusion: Maximizing Your Radianite Points
For Valorant players, Radianite Points are an essential currency for unlocking the full potential of weapon skins.
Whether you are a free-to-play gamer progressing through the Battle Pass, a player purchasing RP with Valorant Points, or someone taking advantage of Amazon Prime Gaming, there are plenty of ways to accumulate and use RP effectively.
By upgrading your weapon skins, you can enhance your gameplay with striking visuals, unique sound effects, and stunning finishers. The more Radianite Points you collect, the more personalized and immersive your experience in Valorant becomes.
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