Riot Games keychain

Not purchasable. The Riot Gun Buddy, officially named the "Fist Bump," is widely considered the rarest cosmetic in all of VALORANT. It is a small weapon accessory shaped like a single raised fist, designed in red, black, and white following the official Riot Games color scheme. It cannot be bought in the store, earned through a Battle Pass, unlocked through contracts, or obtained through any limited time event. The only way to receive one is to demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship while playing in a match with a Riot Games employee. In August 2021, Riot Paddo (Internal Events and Program Manager) revealed on Reddit that "we often give them to players that are naturally being good sports and making the game fun for their teammates." In July 2022, Riot officially clarified on their support page that the buddy can only be obtained via "positive engagement with a Riot employee, and only Riot employees." Having fun, hyping teammates up, and helping others are the behaviors Riot rewards. Not all Riot employees have "Riot" in their in game names, meaning you could play with one without knowing it. Each Rioter only has a limited number of Fist Bumps to distribute, which is what makes the buddy so scarce. Asking directly for one actually lowers your chances. Submitting a support ticket does not work. Following or DMing Rioters on social media does not work. No Rioter will ever offer to sell one, so anyone claiming otherwise is a scam. If a player receives the buddy and later engages in toxic or abusive behavior, Riot can remove it from their account. Because it is manually awarded, the Fist Bump has become a status symbol, a visual proof that Riot staff personally recognized your positive impact on the game. Many players go years without earning one. Riot designed it this way intentionally as part of their broader effort to curb toxicity in VALORANT and reward genuine sportsmanship over skill, rank, or money spent.