In the world of Valorant, ranked matches, as a form of online competitive gameplay, are very popular among many players because defeating other player teams here is more thrilling. How to play ranked matches in the mobile version of Valorant is something that players who like to challenge themselves would want to know. In fact, to step into the battlefield of Valorant's ranked matches, players need to cross a certain threshold; at least, it's not something that beginners can do casually.
To unlock the arena here, first, you must ensure that your level requirement is 50 or above, and at the same time, the player's game library needs to have at least 5 agents. In the early stages, players can expand their agent lineup by completing missions or purchasing contracts. Additionally, team battles cannot be without a qualified captain, so players need to form a team with other players and elect a captain to enter the ranked match together. Each participation in a Valorant ranked match will consume a precious Valorant card.
The winning team in the ranked match will earn more honor points, which symbolize everyone's achievements. The system will distribute different levels of reward items based on the player's performance and final ranking in the match. Not only that, but all participants can also receive a certain amount of gold and experience, which can further help players enhance their strength. Currently, the ranked matches in the game have a strict ranking system, with a total of 8 ranking tiers: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Mythic, and Radiant.
From Iron to Mythic, each major tier is further divided into three sub-tiers. This detailed division makes the players' skill levels more clearly displayed. Generally, the matchmaking system will match players with a 2-3 tier difference. This design ensures that the ability gap between both sides in the match is not too large, guaranteeing the fairness and competitiveness of the game, while also taking into account the speed of matchmaking, allowing players to enter the game without waiting for a long time.
Before officially starting the ranked matches, players need to go through a series of preparations. First, they need to play 20 normal matches, which serve as warm-up training, allowing players to familiarize themselves with the game's rhythm and teamwork. After unlocking the ranked mode, they then need to play 5 placement matches. These 5 placement matches are crucial, as they will determine each player's starting rank for the season. In addition to the直观的衡量标准 (This part was not translated as it seems to be a placeholder or untranslated text), the system will also consider the player's comprehensive data in the game, such as kills, assists, and support, for matchmaking analysis.
In a match, the rank difference between teammates cannot exceed two tiers. This rule is more strictly enforced in trios, where the highest and lowest ranks of the team members cannot differ by more than two major tiers. However, it is generally recommended not to exceed one major tier, to better ensure the balance of the match. For example, a Gold-ranked player, when inviting teammates, should choose players from the Platinum and Silver ranks. Such a team is more balanced in terms of strength and can perform better in the match.
The same rank restriction principle applies to duos, while for quintets, there are no rank restrictions, and players of any rank can freely form teams to participate. This provides players with more flexible team formation options. Under this scientific matchmaking mechanism, the system will try its best to match players with opponents of similar strength. A player's rank rating is closely linked to their competitive rank. In the competitive mode, the outcome of the match directly affects the rise and fall of the rank rating, and personal performance will also influence the acquisition of rank ratings to some extent. This encourages players not only to focus on the team's victory but also to pay attention to their own technical performance.
For players below the Immortal rank, promotion requires increasing the rank rating to 100. Once this goal is achieved, the competitive rank can be successfully promoted. However, if the rank rating drops to 0 and another match is lost, the competitive rank will decrease. Therefore, everyone must be careful and not slack off in every ranked match. For players with a competitive rank of Mythic or higher, they will have the opportunity to be listed on the leaderboard, which displays a series of detailed data for all Radiant and Mythic players, including rankings, rank ratings, competitive ranks, IDs, cards, and number of wins.
Now, everyone should be clear on how to participate in the ranked matches of the mobile version of Valorant. In fact, many players have gained fame through this. Of course, some players may prefer to keep a low profile, so the system also provides an anonymous option. Players can choose to be anonymous on the leaderboard and participate in ranked matches discreetly.
