​How to Rank in Valorant

Valorant is a tactical shooter with a focus on team-based play. The game’s competitive mode is a great way to get into the action with friends and compete for bragging rights.

The game’s ranked system uses an MMR, or Matchmaking Rating, to rate your overall performance in matches. It takes into account your team’s win/loss ratio, as well as your individual performances in Competitive games.
Ranks are based on your MMR

MMR is a hidden system in Valorant that aims to measure a player’s ability in game. It measures how well a player performs against other players, including whether they win duels, how much damage they inflict per round, how many assists they have, and more.

While MMR is a secret number that you can’t see in-game, it does have an impact on how you rank up in ranked games. It helps Riot decide where you’re placed in every Episode, so it should be an important part of your strategy if you want to make it to the top of the ladder.

It also influences how much RR you’ll gain and lose in a match. If you get more RR gains than you lose, the game thinks you deserve a better rank, so it puts you in more matches. On the other hand, if you get more losses than you gain, the game thinks you deserve a lower rank, so it puts you in less matches.

Another way MMR affects your rank is based on the type of matches you play. If you have an Encounter MMR, you’ll gain more RR by winning “encounters” against other players in games. These encounters include winning duels, destroying their turrets with your utility, and more.

Alternatively, if you have a Win/Loss MMR, you’ll lose more RR when you defeat other players. This type of MMR is based on how you win and lose matches, so it’s best to try to beat players of a higher Rank than you.

The two MMR systems are intertwined with one another, which is why it’s so important to know how they work together. In addition to determining where you’re placed in a game, RR and MMR also affect how much RP you earn from playing ranked.

This means that players with low RR and high MMR will earn more RP in a match, which will help them climb the ladder faster. However, this isn’t always the case and sometimes it will cause you to lose a lot of RP in a game if you have a bad MMR.
Ranks are reset every 14 days

Ranks are an essential part of Valorant’s Competitive Mode, allowing players to test their skill against other players in a safe environment. The game has a ranking system similar to many other e-sports games, including League of Legends and Overwatch.

In the competitive mode of Valorant, there are eight ranks that you can climb up to. These ranks range from Iron to Immortal, with Diamond being the highest tier of them all.

However, gaining rank in Valorant isn’t easy. It requires a lot of hard work and dedication, and you must win games. Losses and bad performances will hurt your MMR, but wins will go a long way towards improving it.

While you can’t see your MMR, the developers explain that it’s based on your lifetime performance in ranked matches. If you were losing matches early on, this will be taken into account, and you may need to improve your MMR before you can rank up to the next level.

It’s also important to note that your MMR is not the only factor used by the game to calculate your ranking. The developers have said that they will also look at how you perform in a match, including how “decisive” you were and whether you stomped your opponent.

This is a very useful feature, as it means that you can still gain some rank even when you lose a match, as long as you can win the next one. This is particularly helpful for newcomers, as it’s a good way to get some experience before entering the competitive queue.

In addition, if you haven’t played any Valorant for 14 days, your rank will not decay while you’re away, and you will simply have to complete a competitive match before it re-appear. Your first match after logging back into the game will also influence your rank, so make sure to log in to the competitive queue as often as possible.

It’s important to note that your rank in Valorant will reset every time there is a new Episode or Act released. Riot explains that this is a chance for you to “prove your skills” again and to see whether or not you deserve the rank that you have.
Ranks are based on your performance

There are a lot of things that go into ranking up in Valorant. The game’s ranked system is constantly changing, and it takes into account a number of metrics that aren’t always obvious to players.

One of the most important things to know about ranked is that it relies on more than just your win/loss ratio. The system also takes into account your individual performance and if you’re performing exceptionally well, this can boost your rank.

This is something that you’re probably familiar with in other esports games. It’s the reason why your friend might have a higher MMR than you do, even if you ended your placement match with an equal score to them.

But if you’re playing Valorant, the MMR rating isn’t as important as the actual game play. If you’re playing competitively, it’s important to win, because winning matches means that you get more RR points.

Ranks are reset every 14 days, and you need to complete at least one placement match each time to display your new rank. Riot explained that “winning games is the most important factor in gaining rank,” but it’s also helpful to perform “exceptionally well” during your placement matches.

The team-based nature of Valorant means that it’s best to play with friends if possible. If you’re paired with players who are also trying to rank up, it can help you all come out on top in ranked matches.

You can play with up to five people in a single ranked match, as long as they are all within two ranks of you. However, Riot has made changes to the ranked system that reduce the amount of RR you receive when playing with other players outside of rank restriction rules.

In addition, you can also gain a performance bonus if you’re able to kill players with higher rank than you are. This is a great way to gain RR if you’re a skilled player.

Getting a good performance bonus isn’t an easy thing to do, especially if you’re not a very experienced player. It’s important to be patient and stay focused on the goal, because it’ll be worth it in the end.
Ranks are based on your team’s performance

Ranks are awarded for each win you achieve in a match, while losing RR will decrease your overall ranking. You can earn a maximum of 50 RR points for each win, but the distribution of your RR points will vary game-to-game, giving you an indication of how close you are to the next rank.

In val, your rank isn’t just based on your MMR, it also takes into account your team’s performance. In fact, ranked games are a great way to improve your team’s ranking as it encourages them to perform well together.

When it comes to your team’s performance, Riot says that it’s best to play “exceptionally well” and not just aimlessly throw rounds away. However, this isn’t always possible, especially when it comes to the top ranks.

As a result, it’s important to understand how rank works. This is important because it can help you make sure that you are performing your best at all times when playing in a ranked match.

Unlike in other competitive games, ranked matches allow you to premade teams of up to five people, with each player in your team having a specific MMR. This means that you’re likely to get placed into matches with similar premade size and MMR players as you, which can be helpful in boosting your team’s rank.

You can also get your RR increased by taking part in competitive tournaments. These competitions are organized by Riot and provide a great way to boost your RR while also competing for prizes.

To help you track your progress in a match, Riot has added a Rank Rating progress bar to the match history window. It’s located below your rank icon and shows your distance from the next rank.

This is great news if you’re trying to climb the ladder quickly. You’ll notice that the bar starts low, then gradually increases to show you your closest proximity to the next rank.

It’s a simple system and one that Riot says helps you make sure that you’re performing your best at all times.

Despite the fact that your rank is based on a combination of both your MMR and your team’s performance, it’s still important to remember that you need to work hard to improve yourself. You need to play as many ranked matches as you can and try your hardest not to drop. This will not only ensure that you stay on top of the ladder, it’ll also give you more RR points and make it easier for you to get a higher rank.