Valorant Battle Pass: Price, Tiers, Epilogue
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live seasonal pass
Valorant Battle Pass is a 50-tier Act-long reward track: free tiers for every player drop sprays, cards, and gun buddies; premium Battle Pass costs 1,000 VP (~$10) and unlocks weapon skins, Epilogue content, and the Act’s featured gun buddy — Acts last ~2 months, no XP boost sold, and pass progress rolls over to the next Act only for the currently-active pass purchase. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Riot — Valorant Game Updates.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Pass XP not tracking | Missed daily / weekly refresh | Play at least 1 game to trigger daily reset |
| Can’t buy Battle Pass | Insufficient VP balance | Buy VP; pass costs 1,000 VP (~$10) |
| Act just ended, pass unfinished | No carryover; pass locks at Act end | Buy new Act’s pass; progress is Act-bound |
| Where’s the Epilogue? | Unlocks at tier 50 (end of main track) | Complete 50 tiers first, then grind Epilogue |
| Missing skins I thought I had | Collection locked to specific items | Verify each skin was actually unlocked |
| Can I gift Battle Pass? | Not supported | Buy VP for the recipient instead |
What’s in the Battle Pass
- Free track (available to all players): Player cards, sprays, titles, gun buddies, small amounts of Radianite.
- Premium track (1,000 VP): Weapon skins (usually 2 themed sets), agent contracts XP, exclusive sprays and cards, featured gun buddy.
- Epilogue track: Opens after tier 50; additional premium rewards for grinding past the base track.
- Act’s featured gun buddy: The headliner cosmetic for that Act — unique each pass.
Battle Pass pricing
| Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free track only | Free | Still earn from missions; lower tier of rewards |
| Premium Battle Pass | 1,000 VP (~$10) | Access to full premium track |
| Premium Bundle (if offered) | ~2,000 VP | Pass + skip the first few tiers |
| VP bundle (1,000 VP) | ~$10 USD | Approximate; region-based pricing |
XP sources
- Daily missions: 3 missions per day. Each gives ~2,000 XP. Reset at 00:00 local server time.
- Weekly missions: 3 larger missions. ~5,000-10,000 XP each. Reset Mondays.
- Agent contracts: Match XP also levels your agent contracts in parallel.
- Game completion: ~3,000-10,000 XP per complete game (varies by mode).
- Playtime-based: Being AFK does not earn XP.
Grind math — how much playtime for 50 tiers
Each tier requires ~15,000 XP. 50 tiers = 750,000 XP. Average unranked game nets ~5,000-8,000 XP (including daily mission credit).
- Doing daily missions + 2-3 games per day: ~6 weeks to finish main track.
- Only playing weekends: 8+ weeks (may not finish in one Act).
- Grinding 4-5 hours per day: ~3 weeks — finish early, Epilogue grind after.
- Minimum daily commitment: 15-30 minutes to catch daily missions.
Act structure
| Element | Length |
|---|---|
| Act (one Battle Pass) | ~2 months |
| Episode (3 Acts grouped) | ~6 months |
| Act break (between Acts) | 1-2 weeks downtime between pass sales |
| Rank reset | Partial reset between Acts, full reset between Episodes |
| Pass purchase window | Entire Act; buy anytime during the Act |
If Battle Pass isn’t working
- Pass XP flat? → ensure you’re playing full games (completion matters more than start).
- Can’t claim tier reward? → scroll to it in the pass UI and click Claim; some rewards don’t auto-claim.
- Pass not showing at Act start? → wait 24-48h after Act launch; Riot sometimes stages the rollout.
- Missed daily missions? → they don’t accumulate — 3 per day, every day. Missed = gone.
- Progress carryover? → Progress does not carry over between Acts. Each Act has its own 50-tier pass.
- Related: Valorant tracker, ranks distribution, Night Market, error codes.
- Still stuck → Riot ticket at support-valorant.riotgames.com.
FAQ
How much does the Valorant Battle Pass cost?
1,000 VP, which is approximately $10 USD depending on your region. Riot sometimes offers a bundle that includes the pass plus some skipped tiers for roughly 2,000 VP.
How long does one Battle Pass last?
One Act, approximately 2 months. Episodes group 3 Acts together, so each Episode runs about 6 months with 3 Battle Passes in sequence.
Do pass tiers carry over?
No. Each Act’s Battle Pass is self-contained. Unfinished tiers lock when the Act ends, and you cannot complete them in the next Act.
How many tiers are in the pass?
50 core tiers + Epilogue tiers that unlock after tier 50. The Epilogue adds a few more premium rewards for players who finish the main track early.
Can I buy XP boosters?
No. Valorant does not sell XP boosters. Daily and weekly missions are the only accelerators.
What happens to VP I spend on the pass?
Permanent loss — VP is spent just like a store purchase. You cannot refund a Battle Pass once rewards start unlocking (any tier past the first is non-refundable).
Is the Battle Pass worth it?
If you’ll play 30+ minutes per day for the Act, yes — you get 2 full skin sets plus Radianite. If you play sporadically, the free track still gives you rewards and you save 1,000 VP for skin bundles.
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