Valorant rank Distribution explained - Episode 9 Act 1
Valorant's rank distribution usually changes every season. Episode 9 Act 1 was launched on June 25, 2024, and with it came the seasonal rank reset. Gold players may find themselves in the Silver lobbies and players who enjoyed a Platinum 3 rank may just be back to Gold. Upon exploring the current state of Valorant rank distribution, it was discovered that a majority of players are in the Silver and Gold ranks.
As per data from esportstales.com, a staggering 26.6% of Valorant players are in the Silver ranks while 18.6% are in Gold. This article will shed light on the current state of the game's rank distribution.
What is the current Valorant Rank distribution?
As mentioned above, most players are currently in the Silver and Gold ranks. Apart from that, many are also in the Bronze ranks. Here is a chart that details the Episode 9 Valorant rank distribution:
All Valorant ranks from lowest to highest
The lowest Valorant rank is Iron 1, and the highest is Radiant. Since the latter is the top rank in the game, the competition naturally increases as you make your way to the top.
To help better understand the Valorant rank distribution system, here is a list of all the ranks from the lowest to the highest.
- Iron 1
- Iron 2
- Iron 3
- Bronze 1
- Bronze 2
- Bronze 3
- Silver 1
- Silver 2
- Silver 3
- Gold 1
- Gold 2
- Gold 3
- Platinum 1
- Platinum 2
- Platinum 3
- Diamond 1
- Diamond 2
- Diamond 3
- Ascendant 1
- Ascendant 2
- Ascendant 3
- Immortal 1
- Immortal 2
- Immortal 3
- Radiant
With the current Valorant rank distribution, only about 0.06% of players exist in the Radiant rank, as only the region's top 500 players can earn a spot. This statistic is representative of players worldwide. Clearly, the top is a lonely place. However, rising through the ranks is an exciting and challenging task.
This article will also share some tips that could help improve your position in the Valorant rank distribution chart.
How to improve your rank in Valorant?
Try playing with a team
Playing Valorant with a team can positively affect your overall rank. Furthermore, playing with the same five-stack where all players have a relatively similar rank is even better since it achieves two objectives:
- Having a fixed five-person team results in regular gameplay and communication.
- Not being affected by a 25% rank penalty since all the players have a relatively similar rank.
All team members don't need to be in the same rank range. However, a wide variety of ranks in the same team makes it difficult for everyone to gain rank ratings since each player's skill level is different. For instance, a team with a Bronze 3 player and a Platinum 3 player will face a 25% penalty in their rank ratings, reducing their RR gains.
Practice consistently
No tip goes above and beyond regular practice. Go to the range and practice your flicks and your strafing with the bots. It's also helpful to warm up before starting your ranked queue by playing multiple Deathmatches. This will keep you well-trained and eventually help climb the rank ladder.
Be flexible in terms of what you can play
Having range in Valorant means knowing how to play just about any Agent. This doesn't mean you must be a jack of all trades. It simply implies that to advance in terms of rank, you must know at least the fundamentals of every Agent.
For instance, a Jett main should at least know how to play another Duelist so that they can play the same role even with a different character. It's also good to know multiple Agents since it allows you to fill the roles necessary for your team composition. Additionally, knowing the playstyle of various Agents can help you counter opponents more effectively.
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