Valorant’s ranking system is crucial to its gameplay as it is a highly competitive game. Therefore, here is everything you need to know about Riot’s latest rank distribution, MMR compatibility system, and more for their tactical shooter.
Just like in any other competitive FPS game, earning the highest rank in Valorant can be challenging. The ranking system may also seem complex, with intermediate rankings known as Act Ranks.
In order to provide clarity and guide you towards a successful climb in Riot’s game, we have compiled all the essential information about the Valorant ranking system. This includes the connection between your rank rating and MMR, matchmaking compatibility, and other important details.
All Valorant Ranks
In ascending order, these are all the ranks in Valorant:
| RANK TIER | DIVISIONS |
|---|---|
| Iron | – Iron 1– Iron 2– Iron 3 |
| Bronze | – Bronze 1– Bronze 2– Bronze 3 |
| Silver | – Silver 1– Silver 2– Silver 3 |
| Gold | – Gold 1– Gold 2– Gold 3 |
| Platinum | – Platinum 1 – Platinum 2 – Platinum 3 |
| Diamond | – Diamond 1– Diamond 2– Diamond 3 |
| Ascendant | – Ascendant 1– Ascendant 2– Ascendant 3 |
| Immortal | – Immortal 1– Immortal 2– Immortal 3 |
| Radiant | – |
Act Rank
In addition to the main rank in Valorant mentioned earlier, the game also includes a second rank known as the ‘Act Rank’ which allows you to monitor your progress throughout the different Acts within the game.
The Act Rank in Valorant is a reflection of your highest-ranked wins during a specific Act, making it a valuable tool for monitoring your progress over an extended period.
You can track your Act Rank by observing the hollow triangular badge on your player card, which will gradually fill with smaller triangles as you advance through each Act.
In addition, your Act Rank will determine your end-of-Act reward and will be based on your highest win. This means that if you spend most of your time in Silver but get a win in Platinum 1, you will receive the Platinum reward.
Valorant Rank Distribution
According to esportstale.com, the rank distribution for August 2024 has been recently released and is as follows:
- Iron -> 8.8%
- Bronze -> 21.6%
- Silver -> 25%
- Gold -> 20.3%
- Platinum -> 12.8%
- Diamond -> 7.9%
- Ascendant -> 3%
- Immortal -> 0.5%
- Radiant -> 0.026%
Rank Matchmaking and Restrictions
To unlock the ranked feature in Valorant, players must attain level 20 in Competitive Mode to climb the ranks.
The feature also has additional limitations, such as prohibiting groups of 4 to prevent issues for individual players. Additionally, players ranked at Immortal 1 and above are only allowed to play solo, in a duo, or with a full 5-stack team. Furthermore, groups of 2 or 3 must adhere to the rank disparity requirements in order to maintain balanced matches.
The disparity requirements dictate that players in groups of 2 or 3 will be limited by the lowest-ranking player on the team, indicating that the highest-ranking player can only be a maximum of 1 or 2 ranks above the lowest.
| LOWEST TEAMMATE | HIGHEST TEAMMATE |
|---|---|
| Iron / Bronze | Silver |
| Silver | Gold |
| Gold | Platinum |
| Platinum / Diamond / Ascendant / Immortal / Radiant | Only 1 one full tier higher |
Full Party Rules
Groups of 5 are not required to adhere to the aforementioned chart. However, 5-stack parties consisting of players ranging from Iron to Ascendant will incur penalties to their Rank Rating (RR) due to their varying ranks, which can negatively impact the balance of the match.
The following are guidelines and requirements for complete groups:
- If any players on the team have a rank higher than Ascendant 3, the team will not receive a 25% RR reduction, even if all other teammates are ranked at Ascendant 3 or below according to the chart.
- If the team includes at least one player ranked Immortal 1 to Immortal 3, a 25% RR reduction penalty will be applied.
- If there are any Radiant teammates on the team, a 75% RR reduction will be applied. Additionally, if any teammate is below Radiant, your potential RR will automatically be reduced by 90%.
MMR explained
Understanding the MMR concept can be challenging, as it involves a concealed matchmaking rating that influences the amount of RR gained or lost after each match.
- If your MMR is higher than your current rank, you’ll gain more RR on wins than you lose on losses.
- If your current rank is equal to your MMR, you will gain and lose similar amounts of RR in both situations.
- If your current rank is higher than your MMR, you’ll earn less RR when you win and lose more when you lose.
To achieve a higher MMR, players must surpass their opponents in performance and, naturally, secure victories.
What is an Act in Valorant?
A competitive period within an Episode is known as an Act, and an Episode is an event consisting of 3 Acts. Since each Act typically includes four or five patches, the duration of an Act is usually around two months.
At the start of each new Episode, players are required to complete 5 placement matches in order to receive their initial rank. The highest rank they can achieve is Ascendant 1. In Act 2 or Act 3, only 1 placement match is needed to receive a rank.
Current and Upcoming Act
Valorant’s Episode 9, COLLISION, began on June 25, 2024 with Act 1 and Patch 9.0, and it is currently ongoing.
The second act of Episode 9 is scheduled to commence on August 27, 2024.
To fully comprehend Valorant’s ranking systems, the aforementioned information is all you need. In preparation for the upcoming Act, be sure to refer to our character tier list, familiarize yourself with the current maps, and learn how to obtain Dot crosshairs.
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