Valorant’s competitive ladder has 9 tiers. Every tier except Radiant is split into 3 divisions (1–3), so the game has 25 distinct ranks in total.
Valorant ranks in order
From lowest to highest:
- Iron (1–3)
- Bronze (1–3)
- Silver (1–3)
- Gold (1–3)
- Platinum (1–3)
- Diamond (1–3)
- Ascendant (1–3)
- Immortal (1–3)
- Radiant (Top 500 per region)
What each tier usually means
Iron → Silver
These tiers are where fundamentals form: crosshair placement, basic utility usage, and learning maps. Most improvements come from consistent mechanics and fewer “free” deaths.
Gold → Platinum
Aim becomes more consistent and players start showing better mid-round decision making. You’ll climb faster by mastering 1–2 agents and improving your comms.
Diamond → Ascendant
Mistakes get punished. Utility timing, trading, and discipline matter. Small habits—like clearing angles methodically and playing numbers—add up.
Immortal → Radiant
At the top end, consistency and adaptation decide outcomes. The difference is often preparation: reviewing games, refining playbooks, and minimizing tilt.
How RR promotions work (quick version)
- Win games to gain Rank Rating (RR).
- Lose games to drop RR.
- Hit 100 RR to promote to the next division.
If you want a deeper breakdown of RR vs hidden MMR, read Valorant Ranks Explained.