You see the Reaver skin line return to VALORANT with a 3.0 update that refreshes a familiar gothic style. This release adds a butterfly knife melee and expands the collection with new cosmetic options.
You also get the first-ever skin for the Bandit, a newer weapon that had not received premium cosmetics before. With this update, Riot Games shifts focus from recycling older bundles and delivers new content built specifically for the current state of the game.
Reaver 3.0 is coming to VALORANT
You can expect the Reaver line to return with a 3.0 bundle that expands the series without changing its core identity. This release adds a butterfly-style melee and introduces the first Reaver skin for the Bandit, a pistol that entered the game in early 2026.
You should see the bundle appear in the in-game store soon, though Riot has not shared timing or pricing.
What the bundle appears to include:
- Butterfly knife melee
- Bandit weapon skin
- Likely extras: player card and gun buddies
You should not expect additional weapons beyond what Riot has already shown.
Previous bundles
You have seen the Reaver line appear twice before, each time at the same 7,100 VALORANT Points price. Riot released one set during Episode 1 in 2020 and another during Episode 5 in 2022, keeping the dark visual theme consistent while rotating weapon coverage.
| Release | Episode | Weapon lineup |
|---|---|---|
| Reaver | EP 1 (2020) | Sheriff, Guardian, Vandal, Operator, Melee |
| Reaver | EP 5 (2022) | Ghost, Spectre, Phantom, Odin, Melee (Karambit) |
You can still find gaps in the lineup. Weapons like the Classic, Frenzy, Bulldog, and Marshal have never received a Reaver variant. Current information points to the next release focusing on a Bandit and a butterfly knife, rather than filling those gaps.
Community reaction to the new Reaver 3.0 bundle
You see divided reactions across social channels. You praise the in-game look and animations, yet you question a bundle limited to two items, which breaks the usual four-to-five pattern.
In teaser comments, criticism outweighs support. You also compare pricing expectations against past Reaver releases. Common points include:
- Value concerns with a higher-per-item feel
- Excitement for the butterfly melee
- Uncertainty about long-term appeal
