VALORANT Ranks and Rank System Explained (October 2020)
VALORANT ranks run Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Immortal and Radiant, and per this October 2020 guide you place after 20 normal games and 5 competitive matches.
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In brief
AI summaryIn October 2020, VALORANT required 20 normal games and then 5 competitive matches to determine your starting rank.
VALORANT ranks from lowest to highest are Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Immortal and Radiant.
The source says VALORANT's rank system also looks at your kills, so losing a game with many kills can still raise your rank.
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VALORANT, a tactical FPS released in 2020 by Riot Games, the creator of League of Legends, has met players with its competitive mode. We have reviewed the rank system for you and compiled the ranks.
What Is the VALORANT Rank System, and How Do You Rank Up?
VALORANT, a tactical FPS, like CS:GO, has a certain number of games you need to play to determine your starting rank. After 20 normal games, playing 5 competitive matches will be enough to determine your starting rank. Unlike League of Legends, in VALORANT Gold 3 is above Gold 1, so if your starting rank is Iron 1 you may be a little disappointed.
Unlike CS:GO, winning matches is not the only thing you need to do to rank up. In VALORANT, the rank system determines your rank by looking at the kills you get in matches. In short, losing a game in which you killed many opposing players can make your rank go up. To rank up, we recommend killing as many opponents as you can and winning your matches!
VALORANT Ranks and Their Icons
The VALORANT rank system from lowest to highest:
Iron
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
Diamond
Immortal
Radiant
Frequently asked questions
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What Is the VALORANT Rank System, and How Do You Rank Up?
VALORANT, a tactical FPS, like CS:GO, has a certain number of games you need to play to determine your starting rank. After 20 normal games, playing 5 competitive matches will be enough to determine your starting rank. Unlike League of Legends, in VALORANT Gold 3 is above Gold 1, so if your starting rank is Iron 1 you may be a little disappointed. Unlike CS:GO, winning matches is not the only thing you need to do to rank up. In VALORANT, the rank system determines your rank by looking at the kills you get in matches. In short, losing a game in which you killed many opposing players can make your rank go up. To rank up, we recommend killing as many opponents as you can and winning your…
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