Valorant V25 Act 3: Battle Pass Review — Is It Worth Buying?

With the launch of Episode 2025 Act 3 in VALORANT, players are treated to a refreshed Battle Pass that has drawn attention for its unique weapon collections, improved quality, and more premium visual design. In this article, we’ll break down what’s included in the new Battle Pass, which skins are available, and why this might be one of the best passes to date.

Cards, Buddies, and Sprays: The Least Interesting Part

As usual, the Battle Pass includes player cards, gun buddies, and sprays. However, this time around, Riot hasn’t added anything flashy or flex-worthy in these categories. While most players tend to overlook these items, you can still check them out for yourself and judge the quality of their design. For many, anything that isn’t a weapon skin remains a low priority.

Valorant V25 Act 3: Battle Pass Cards

Valorant V25 Act 3: Battle Pass Buddies

Valorant V25 Act 3: Battle Pass Sprays

Spellbound Collection: A Solid Start

One of the three skin collections in the Battle Pass is Spellbound. It features skins for the Frenzy, Bulldog, Bucky, and Marshal. These skins are designed in a dark purple color scheme with magical undertones, reinforcing a fantasy theme.

• Frenzy – A simple but neat skin that aligns well with the collection's style.
• Bulldog – Possibly the highlight of Spellbound, thanks to its clean detailing.
• Bucky and Marshal – Round out the set nicely, contributing to a cohesive look.

Spellbound fits the typical Battle Pass mold: not overly flashy, but solid in quality — a decent addition to your arsenal.

Tacti-Treat Collection: A Quirky Take

Tacti-Treat is the most unusual and divisive collection in this Battle Pass. It includes skins for the Judge, Guardian, Operator, and Ghost. These models are designed in a cartoonish, “cute” style with candy-themed tactical characters — a clear nod to Halloween, despite the summer timing.

• Judge and Guardian – Resemble toy weapons and may not appeal to everyone.
• Operator – Visually overloaded, but will likely attract fans of eccentric and humorous skins.
• Ghost – The most versatile skin in the collection.

This set is definitely hit-or-miss: some players will love the originality, while others may prefer more serious, grounded styles.

Solarex Collection: The Crown Jewel

Solarex stands out as the most refined and mature collection in the Battle Pass. It includes skins for the Sheriff, Phantom, Odin, and a melee weapon. All models are rendered in a futuristic style with sharp shapes, dark textures, and crystal-like accents — reminiscent of designs like Ion or Kuronami. These look like weapons straight out of a sci-fi universe.

• Sheriff – Visually powerful with a well-balanced design and well-chosen colors.
• Phantom – Sleek and high-tech, with a premium look that avoids excessive detailing.
• Odin – Bulky and eye-catching — a rarity for this weapon, which rarely gets great skins.
• Knife – Minimalist yet stylish. Its crystal elements and four color variants make it a worthy finisher.

Solarex is a strong, atmospheric collection. It will appeal to those who favor a clean, sci-fi aesthetic without the cartoonish feel or visual clutter.

Solarex Melee: Crystallized Elegance

The Solarex knife resembles a blade embedded with crystal inserts. It doesn't feature unique animations, but it’s visually impressive thanks to its clean, futuristic look and color options:

• Crystalline Blue
• Gold with Graphite
• Emerald Green
• Deep Purple

For a Battle Pass melee weapon, this is an excellent choice, especially given how well it fits the collection’s overall design.

Overall Rating

The Act 3 2025 Battle Pass can be considered the strongest in recent months. Despite the mixed reception of Tacti-Treat and the modest nature of Spellbound, Solarex raises the bar with a quality level comparable to premium store bundles. Riot is clearly improving the visual standard of base content.

Conclusion

The 2025 Season (Act 3) Battle Pass in VALORANT is a great example of how in-game content can be made more appealing without increasing the price. For the standard $10, players get access to the Solarex collection, which could easily be a standalone premium set. This approach deserves recognition, and the Battle Pass earns a solid recommendation for anyone who values visual customization in the game.