Riot Games has launched a unique chance for Valorant players to get two exclusive Smite Knife Gun Buddies for free without using any Valorant Points (VP). These gun buddies, which come in regular blue and a unique golden version, are simple to get if you qualify.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting these free collectibles.
How to Get the Standard Smite Knife Gun Buddy
The default blue Smite Knife Gun Buddy is a free login reward for everyone. You can claim it by logging into Valorant between April 1 and April 14, 2025. Log in to the game within this timeframe, and Riot Games will automatically add the buddy to your inventory. No further actions, quests, or buying needed. You just have to log in and get your free prize!
How to Unlock the Gold Smite Knife Gun Buddy
The golden Smite Knife Gun Buddy has an additional prerequisite. You must have at least one of the Smite weapons, either the original package or the updated Smite 2.0 version, in your inventory to be eligible. If you already have a Smite weapon in your inventory, you will be given the golden gun buddy automatically. Make sure that you have the qualifying weapon before April 23, 2025, to be able to claim this special cosmetic.
The Smite series was initially released in September 2020 with a shocking blue lightning pattern. It gained instant popularity because of its unique appearance and affordable price. The series offers skins for the Classic, Judge, Phantom, Odin, and a melee weapon. Smite Knife, the melee weapon from this pack, originally retailed for 1,750 VP, whereas single weapons cost 875 VP each. The entire bundle is priced at 3,500 VP.
In 2025, Riot Games launched Smite 2.0, which included a redesigned look, a more realistic melee weapon, and new features. Ironically, there have been observations that Smite skins sometimes turn golden in-game, which has led to speculations about concealed effects.
To make sure that you don’t miss out on these free gun buddies, just follow these basic steps:
- Play Valorant between April 1 and April 14, 2025: This ensures the standard blue Smite Knife Gun Buddy.
- Have a Smite weapon in your collection before April 23, 2025: If you possess any Smite collection skin, you will also get the golden one.
After being eligible, the Smite Knife Gun Buddies should pop up in your collection automatically.
While the standard one looks cool, the gold buddy seems appealing. Do you already have a Smite skin, or are you thinking about getting one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.