Competitive
What Ranks Can Play Together in Valorant Competitive?
In Valorant Competitive, parties of 3 can queue with players one rank tier higher, while parties of 5 have no restrictions but face reduced rank rating gains.
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Updated DerrekOW Valorant Settings [Mouse, Crosshair & More]
Derrek made the jump from OW to Valorant seem a lot smoother than it actually is, thanks to his smooth gameplay and optimized settings.
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Platinum Rank in Rocket League Explained [MMR, Tips & More]
Platinum rank in Rocket League is a significant improvement over lower ranks, with players demonstrating skill in various roles, aerials, and boost control.
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Unlocking Competitive Play in Valorant [Required Game Count]
To unlock Competitive mode in Valorant, you need to reach account level 20, and there is no specific game count requirement.
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How to Double Rank Up in Valorant [3 Rules]
If you are wondering how to double rank up in Valorant, the honest answer is that there is no magic trick. However, there are still some things you can do.
What Was The Longest Valorant Game Ever
Do you know that the longest Valorant game was played for over an hour with multiple overtimes?
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The 5 Worst Maps In CS2 (CSGO) [Ranked]
Dust II and Mirage are two of the best maps in CS2 (CSGO), but have you wondered about the worst ones in the game?
How to Get Gold Guns in Overwatch 2 Fast
Golden Guns in Overwatch 2 are like a trophy for competitive players, which is why saving competitive coins is super important!
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When Do Ranks Reset In Valorant? [Answered]
Valorant ranks undergo a hard reset after every Episode, which happens once every six months. A Valorant Act will also do a soft reset of your rank.
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What Is the Average Rank in Valorant [Official Stats]
The average rank in Valorant is Silver 1, with 10.5% of players in this rank, and that would place you in the top 75.6% of the entire playerbase.
Do You Lose More ELO For Surrendering in Valorant?
You should never surrender in Valorant, and the reason for that is that you lose a lot more ELO and RR points than any other way of losing a game.
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Learn The Current Overwatch 2 Rank Distribution [Chart]
Overwatch 2 rank distrubtion covers 7 ranks, with Gold and Platinum being the most common.