Unlocking characters—known as agents—in Valorant is a core part of building your roster and expanding your tactical options. As of 2025, Riot Games has made the process more flexible and accessible, offering both free and paid paths to unlock every agent.
Main Ways to Unlock Agents in Valorant
1. Kingdom Credits (KC) – The Free Path
Kingdom Credits are an in-game currency you earn by playing matches, completing daily and weekly missions, and winning rounds in various modes. Each agent costs 8,000 Kingdom Credits to unlock after their special recruitment event ends.
During the first 28 days of a new agent’s release, you can unlock them for just 1,000 KC by completing the recruitment event. You can earn up to 10,000 KC before hitting the cap, so spending them regularly is advisable to avoid wasting potential credits.
To unlock an agent, go to the “Agents” tab in-game, select the locked agent, and purchase them with your accumulated Kingdom Credits.
2. Valorant Points (VP) – The Paid Shortcut
If you desire instant access to an agent, you can purchase them for 1,000 Valorant Points (VP) each, which translates to approximately $10 USD. VP is a premium currency that is acquired with real money through the Valorant in-game store. This method offers the fastest way to unlock agents but requires a monetary investment.
3. Agent Recruitment Events – For New Agents
When a new agent is introduced to Valorant, a 28-day recruitment event is automatically activated for all players. During this period, you can unlock the new agent for free by earning 200,000 XP.
If you are unable to complete the event within the given timeframe, the agent will still be available for unlock later using either Kingdom Credits or Valorant Points.
4. Game Pass Subscription (if available)
In certain regions and on specific platforms, a Game Pass subscription may be offered. When linked to your Riot account, this subscription can instantly unlock all available agents for the duration of your active subscription.
Quick Tips for Unlocking Agents Faster
- Complete daily and weekly missions: These missions provide bonus Kingdom Credits and XP, accelerating your progress.
- Play a variety of modes: Kingdom Credits are awarded for rounds won in Competitive, Swiftplay, and Spike Rush, and for matches in Team Deathmatch. Engaging in different modes can help you accumulate KC more efficiently.
- Prioritize your favorite agents: To make the most of your earned KC, focus on spending them on the agents you are most interested in playing first.
What About Agent Gear?
Unlocking an agent grants you the ability to play as that character. However, to unlock their unique cosmetic items (such as sprays, gun buddies, player cards, and titles), you will need to spend additional Kingdom Credits on their specific agent gear contracts. These contracts are separate from the initial agent unlock process.
In summary: You can unlock Valorant agents by playing and earning Kingdom Credits, purchasing them instantly with Valorant Points, or by completing recruitment events for newly released agents. The system is designed to reward consistent gameplay while also providing convenient shortcuts for those who prefer immediate access.
Written by:
Christian