All Valorant Ranks From Iron to Radiant: A Complete Guide

Are you ready to dive into the high-stakes world of ranked competitions in Valorant? We can get you started! After launching Competitive mode in Valorant, you can climb up the leaderboards and rise through the game’s 9 main ranks, starting with Iron and ending with the highest rank of all, Radiant. Of course, that can be easier said than done—but not to worry. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to each of the 9 ranks and offer a few key tips on how to keep ranking steadily higher in Valorant!

Valorant’s Competitive Mode Ranks

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An illustration of Valorant’s 9 ranks and their associated symbols.

There are 9 competitive ranks in Valorant; the ranks from lowest to highest are Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal, and Radiant. All but the highest are split into 3 tiers (for example, Iron 1, 2, and 3). Radiant is an exclusive tier for the 500 most skilled players per region.

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All Competitive Ranks in Valorant

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There are 9 overall ranks, plus several subranks. Valorant’s ranking system is designed to measure players’ progress, rating their skills relative to one another. And players technically get two different rankings: an overall rank for Valorant and an “Act rank” that’s specific to the current act (meaning it changes when a new act begins). That said, here are all of the ranks (and subranks) available in Valorant.
- Iron - The lowest rank; players who are totally new to the game usually start here. There are three tiers within the rank:^{[1]
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  - Iron 1
  - Iron 2
  - Iron 3
- Bronze - The next rank and step up for players who are still learning the game’s basic mechanics and skills.
  - Bronze 1
  - Bronze 2
  - Bronze 3
- Silver - A rank for players still focused on developing their personal skills rather than team coordination.^{[2]
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  - Silver 1
  - Silver 2
  - Silver 3
- Gold - Considered a difficult rank to get out of; however, mastering basic mechanics is the key to success.
  - Gold 1
  - Gold 2
  - Gold 3
- Platinum - Players at this rank have solid skills; mastering communication and team coordination is key.
  - Platinum 1
  - Platinum 2
  - Platinum 3
- Diamond - Like the previous rank, Diamond is a middling rank for decent players; communication with teammates is needed to graduate to the next.^{[3]
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  - Diamond 1
  - Diamond 2
  - Diamond 3
- Ascendant - A higher-level rank that requires strategic thinking and mastery over at least one specific playstyle. This rank can play against Immortal players.
  - Ascendant 1
  - Ascendant 2
  - Ascendant 3
- Immortal - The second-highest rank; Immortal is full of experienced, very strong players (many of whom already have some Radiant-tier skills).
  - Immortal 1
  - Immortal 2
  - Immortal 3
- Radiant - The absolute highest rank in Valorant (for the best players), and the only one with no sub-ranks. Only the top 500 players in each region can reach Radiant.

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How to Get Your First Valorant Rank

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Play 20 unranked games and 5 ranked games to earn a rank. There are actually a couple of steps you’ll need to take to start earning ranks in Valorant’s competitive mode. First, you’ll need to have an account level of at least 20 (by playing in the game’s standard modes—mainly Unrated, or even Swiftplay). After that, you’ll need to participate in 5 Competitive mode placement matches; then, you’ll be given a starting rank.^{[4]
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- Valorant uses the 5 placement matches to measure your performance and, in turn, calculate your initial rating level.
- Once you get your first ranking, you can start competing in more matches to try and raise it!

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Gaining Ranks in Valorant

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Win matches consistently to increase your Valorant rank. That’s the long and short of it: win matches, and your rank will rise. Lose matches, and it’ll decrease. Your position on the Competitive ladder is directly tied to the results of each game, as well as your personal achievements during matches. Winning typically earns anywhere from +5 to +55 RR (rank rating) points; the higher the rank, the less RR you’ll earn per win.^{[5]
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- For each 100 RR you gain in one tier, you’ll be promoted to the next tier (subrank).
- So, for example, if you’re at Iron 2 and earn 100 RR, you’ll be promoted to Iron 3—the next subrank.
- However, the Radiant rank is exclusive to the top 500 players in each region.
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Master Valorant gameplay mechanics to gain ranks faster. It might sound a little tedious, but it’s effective nonetheless! When you’re practicing, don’t just focus on winning at all costs; instead, practice specific mechanics and skills to hone them. If you do that, you’ll become a better player overall—and in less time than it’d take if you just kept grinding away in fight after fight.
- For instance, spend some time in the Aim Lab or Practice Range, where you can focus solely on improving your weapon handling and combat moves.
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Study high-ranking Valorant players and their preferred playstyles. In other words, learn from the masters! You can find tons of streams and videos online from Valorant pros who’ve already reached the game’s highest ranks. As you watch, take note of the strategies they use—and even the specific agents they spend the most time playing with.
- For example, if you notice a few different players using the same Agent, practice playing with that Agent yourself! The same goes for popular tactics used in battle.
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Pick a couple of Agents to specialize in. Being an all-rounder can be fun, but it’ll take way longer to climb the ranks if you don’t really have any specialties. So, don’t waste time trying to fill a different team role in every other match; instead, pick one or two Agents and focus on becoming super comfortable while playing them. You’ll be more consistent that way—and thus more likely to consistently win matches.^{[6]
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- There are four core roles in Valorant: the Duelist, the Controller, the Initiator, and the Sentinel. While all are important for a balanced team, you don’t have to master all four roles yourself.
- So, for instance, you could become a specialist with a Duelist agent, or master the Controller and Duelist roles, but don’t get caught up trying to do everything!
- Curious which agent you should play as? Take our Which Valorant Agent Should I Main? Quiz to find out!
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Communicate with your Valorant team. Don’t underestimate the simple power of communication in Valorant; it’ll make all the difference! As you fight alongside your team, relay enemy positions as you notice them—and, even better, coordinate attacks and ability usage with the rest of the team. Fight as a unit, and not just a group of individuals. The better you can work together, the easier it’ll be to win games.^{[7]
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- Personal performance is more impactful at early ranks; the higher your rank, the more Valorant will put weight on overall wins, meaning cooperation is more important than personal glory.

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Rank Distribution in Valorant

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Valorant’s rank distribution shows the percentage of players at each rank (and subrank) in Competitive mode. The highest and lowest ranks—Radiant and Iron 1, respectively—also have some of the lowest percentages of players, while mid-level ranks (especially Silver and Gold) have the highest numbers. Take a look at Valorant’s official rank distributions as of Act 4:^{[8]
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- Iron 1 - 0.67%
- Iron 2 - 1.99%
- Iron 3 - 3.69%
- Bronze 1 - 6.58%
- Bronze 2 - 7.55%
- Bronze 3 - 6.45%
- Silver 1 - 8.34%
- Silver 2 - 7.39%
- Silver 3 - 6.47%
- Gold 1 - 8.30%
- Gold 2 - 7.17%
- Gold 3 - 5.54%
- Platinum 1 - 6.16%
- Platinum 2 - 4.86%
- Platinum 3 - 3.61%
- Diamond 1 - 4.00%
- Diamond 2 - 3.22%
- Diamond 3 - 2.43%
- Ascendant 1 - 2.49%
- Ascendant 2 - 1.45%
- Ascendant 3 - 0.73%
- Immortal 1 - 0.54%
- Immortal 2 - 0.16%
- Immortal 3 - 0.16%
- Radiant - 0.06%

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Rank Decay in Valorant

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Players can be demoted after reaching 0 RR in a tier. As already noted, losing games will cause your ranking to decrease over time. You can lose anywhere from 0 to -30 RR per loss, depending on your rank at the time; the higher the rank, the more RR you’ll lose. And, if you reach 0 RR in your current tier, there’s a possibility you’ll be demoted to the tier below—but only if you lose another game while at 0 RR already.
- Rank Shields can be used to prevent demotion when reaching 0 RR at a rank’s tier 1 (excluding the Radiant rank, which doesn’t have multiple tiers).
- Additionally, you may incur a penalty if you’re inactive for over 3 rounds of a game, and you’ll get the maximum penalty of -12 RR if you’re inactive for over 6 rounds.

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What is your Act rank?

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Act ranks measure your skills and progress during a single act of the game. That’s why there’s a reset every act! But during each act, you’ll get a hollow triangular badge that’ll progressively fill up with colorful triangles, depending on which ranks you achieve. The highest rank achieved during that act becomes your ultimate Act rank—and the colors in your badge will reflect that.
- Rewards distributed at the end of each act are also based on your Act rank. You’ll receive the award reserved for the highest rank you achieved (even if you spend most of the act in a lower rank).
- Even though your rank can change between act resets, your previous MMR (matchmaking rating) will still be taken into account going forward.

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Competitive Mode in Valorant

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Competitive mode pits teams of 5 players against each other. Competitive mode’s rules are actually about the same as Unranked—there’s just a greater emphasis on competition. Teams are assigned “Defense” and “Attack” roles for a battle; the defending team’s job is to prevent their spike from being detonated or eliminate all attackers, while the attackers must attempt to detonate the spike or eliminate all defenders.
- There’s a 30-second grace period before each round, during which players can buy weapons or position themselves as needed.
- Game rounds last 100 seconds, and teams will swap sides (attackers becoming defenders and vice versa) after 12 rounds. Then, the first team to reach 13 rounds is declared the winner!
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Restrictions apply to player parties of 2 or 3. Full parties of 5 players don’t have any ranked restrictions (aside from parties of 5 where any players are ranked outside of a normal party restriction). Parties of 4 aren’t allowed at all, and parties of 2 or 3 do have restrictions dictating the highest and lowest possible ranks that can join:^{[9]
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- If Iron and Bronze are the lowest ranks in the party, Silver is the highest possible rank.
- If Silver is the lowest rank in the party, Gold is the highest possible rank.
- If Gold is the lowest rank in the party, Platinum is the highest possible rank.
- If Platinum, Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal, or Radiant is the lowest rank, the highest rank can only be 1 tier higher (for example, Diamond 3 players can join forces with Ascendant 3 players).
- Again, a full 5-person party doesn’t have to worry about restrictions; you could make a team of Iron-level and Ascendant-level players, so long as there are 5 of you!
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Players’ ranks can change when a new act is introduced. As mentioned above, players are required to complete a placement game for each act change; they can earn back their rank from the previous act or potentially be assigned a new one depending on their performance. These matches don’t contribute toward progress for the next rank, as they’re purely intended to calculate placement for that act.
- Immortal and Radiant-rank players do keep their leaderboard positions with act resets, but their RR gets a 90% reduction (and all Radiant players are demoted back to Immortal).