Judge

The Judge is a Shotgun that is a primary weapon in VALORANT.

Summary
The Judge is a moderatley-priced automatic shotgun. It is best used in situations that put the user in close range against multiple enemies, being able to wipe them out quickly should they risk not clearing such small areas beforehand. As with all shotguns, the Judge has pellet spread that can be reduced by crouching, though the spread still makes it effectively useless at long ranges no matter what.

As a more expensive shotgun and expected upgrade to the Bucky, the Judge's higher rate of fire makes it a better option for taking on multiple enemies at once. However, the Judge's lower effective magazine capacity and lower damage makes the Bucky a more suitable choice in sustained firefights or for taking out individual targets.

Stats
Note: Multiplier values for leg shot damage and falloff other than x0.833 or x0.85 (which commonly appear across several weapons) are estimates


 * Headshot multiplier: x2
 * Leg shot multiplier: x0.833 (5/6)
 * 7-15 m falloff multiplier: x0.6
 * 15+ m falloff multiplier: x0.4

Trivia

 * During the Beta, the weapon's full name was the ACS-12 Judge (Automatic Combat Shotgun).
 * The Judge's design has similarities to the Fostech Origin-12.
 * Despite the Operator's and the Odin's heavy physical appearance, the Bucky and Judge are the weapons slowest to run with.

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