You think you’re good when playing Valorant? Then why not climb the ranks- we mean climbing high up in the ranks. For some people, ranking up isn’t a necessity. That is a fair point, because some just want to go into the game, start playing, and call it a day. Most Filipinos play with friends and have fun. A good game that ends up in failure can still be entertaining. However, if you are interested in ranking up, then you need to know the basics of unlocking Competitive and going up there.
Unlocking Competitive
Competitive mode is the ranked game mode in Valorant, designed for players who want to test their skills against opponents of similar ability. Before accessing Competitive, new players must first unlock the mode by meeting the game’s eligibility requirements, which typically involve reaching the required account level (20) through regular gameplay. This ensures that players have enough experience with the game’s mechanics, maps, agents, and weapons before entering ranked matches. It also keeps out smurfs due to the fact that they have to level their accounts, which takes a long time.
Doing Placement Matches
When playing Competitive for the first time, players must complete a series of placement matches. These matches evaluate individual performance and overall results to determine an appropriate starting rank. Factors such as winning rounds, teamwork, and consistency all contribute to the placement process. Once the placement matches are completed, players receive their initial competitive rank. When you’ve finished the required number of matches, you’ll get your initial rank.
How the Ranking System Works
Competitive matches follow the standard Plant or Defuse format, where two teams of five players alternate between attacking and defending. Teams compete over multiple rounds, with the goal of either planting or defusing the Spike or eliminating the opposing team. Players earn or lose Ranked Rating (RR) based on match outcomes, with victories increasing their rating and defeats reducing it. Strong individual performance can also influence ranking progression, especially in the lower ranks.
The ranking system in Valorant is designed to group players according to their skill level. As players win matches and improve their Ranked Rating, they move up through the ranks. Losing matches may cause players to lose Ranked Rating and potentially drop to a lower rank. Climbing the competitive ladder requires consistent performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This is where some people get stuck in their ranks, maybe because that is where they really belong.
The Ranks
The Competitive ranking system consists of several ranks that represent different levels of player skill. Players begin in Iron, the introductory rank for new competitors, before progressing to Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal, and finally Radiant. Most ranks contain three divisions, allowing players to gradually advance as they earn Ranked Rating. Radiant is the highest rank in the game and is reserved for the top-performing players in each region.
Final Remarks
A lot of these online games with competitive or ranked matches take a lot of time and effort. Take a look at a game like DOTA 2. The ranks function the same, and people get stuck in their rank for a long time. Don’t fret; practice in unrated matches if you ever feel that you’re not ranking up. Practice and get better; you’ll get that rank that you want in due time.
