Valorant guide
Valorant Ranks Explained: Iron to Radiant
4 min readUpdated October 3, 2026
Valorant's competitive ladder has nine ranks. Here's how they fit together — and what to look for when buying an account at a particular rank.
The ranks in order
- Iron
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Ascendant
- Immortal
- Radiant
Divisions and RR
Every rank from Iron to Immortal has three divisions (for example Gold 1, Gold 2, Gold 3). Radiant is a single tier for the very top players in each region. You climb by earning Rank Rating (RR) from wins and lose it from losses.
Buying at a rank
Buying an account at a given rank puts you straight into games at that level. Pick a rank that matches how you play — a much higher rank than your skill means tough games and a falling rank.
The rank pages show live accounts currently at each rank, with their region, level and skins.
Frequently asked questions
What's the highest rank in Valorant?+
Radiant, reserved for the top players in each region.
How many ranks are there?+
Nine: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal and Radiant.
What rank is average?+
Most players sit in the middle of the ladder, around Silver to Gold.