Ascendant rank in VALORANT
In 2022, Riot Games added a new rank to VALORANT Competitive mode, Ascendant. According to Riot Games, the Ascendant rank has been introduced into the game to improve player distribution. This potentially improves how well players are matched to their true rank, making matches in higher ranks a little more balanced.
How good is Ascendant in VALORANT?
The Iron to Silver ranks are reserved for players who are still learning or are not very familiar with first-person-shooters (FPS) games. Gold and Platinum already contain those players who have some fundamentals downand can handle themselves. Most VALORANT players are between the Silver and Platinum ranks. If you are in Diamond, you can consider yourself a good player, if you are Ascendant, you have very decent skill and if you finally reach Immortal, your VALORANT skills are remarkable. Radiant is reserved for those players who really dedicate themselves to the game and professional players. In other words, being among this select group is quite an accomplishment.
How to get out of Ascendant in VALORANT?
To get out of the Ascendant rank in VALORANT, you must first understand what the rank requires. The Ascendant rank is an above-average rank that requires players to have a good understanding of the game's mechanics and team dynamics. Therefore, players who want to get out of the Ascendant rank must focus on improving their game sense, knowledge, and ability to work as a team.
One way to improve skills is to practice regularly and with purpose. Players can also study professional players' strategies, and participate in community tournaments to gain experience. Additionally, improving communication and teamwork with your team can greatly increase your chances of winning and ranking up. Understanding your role in the team, practicing callouts, and utilizing different VALORANT agents can help you become a valuable asset to the team, ultimately leading to victories and a higher rank. In summary, to get out of the Ascendant rank, you must improve your individual skills, as well as your team play and communication.That should improve your chances in achieving victories, which inevitably lead to ranking up.
VALORANT rank distribution with Ascendant
During the Episode 05: DIMENSION: Act 3, about 5% of players reached the green rank, the last stage before the most coveted ranks, such as Immortal and Radiant. This division between these types of players used to be the Diamond rank, which now, after the addition of Ascendant, has become a more intermediate position.
Check out the VALORANT Competitive Rank Distribution at the end of 2022:
- IRON: 5.1%
- BRONZE: 15.9%
- SILVER: 22.9%
- GOLD: 21.7%
- PLATINUM: 16.7%
- DIAMOND: 10.7%
- ASCENDANT: 5.4%
- IMMORTAL: 1.7%
Ascendant Gunbuddies
With the addition of the new rank, new gunbuddies were also added. The image below showcases how the Ascendant gunbuddy looks like in VALORANT.
