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Valorant is an extremely competitive game. New players seemingly come out of nowhere and dominate the competitive mode in their respective regions every now and then. It is also a pathway to be noticed and end up with pro teams.
In this regard, Ranked mode exists in almost every competitive online multiplayer game. A ranking system is a way for players to know where they stand regarding their mechanical aim and game sense.
There are nine ranks, including Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal, and Radiant. Players only need to keep a few things in mind while ranking up. Below are some tips that will help them rank up quickly in 2023.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer
Imitating pros, warming up, and more methods to rank up quickly in Valorant 2023
1) Queue with friends
Queuing up with friends is one of the easiest ways to rank up quickly. Players can expect good communication and rely on friends instead of randoms. While solo queuing, many suffer losses due to disorganized teammates.
Queuing up with friends helps players keep a level head and do their best during a match.
2) Have a dedicated warm-up routine
Consistency is one of the key aspects of any competitive multiplayer game, and having a dedicated warm-up routine helps Valorant players achieve this rather easily.
It could consist of using various websites with pre-made aim training segments, doing a few deathmatches in the game, or even aim training against bots in the practice range.
Another way to warm up is to play the short game modes in Valorant. Swiftplay is the latest mode in Valorant and is said to help warm up before ranked games.
3) Watch pro matches
This one may seem like an obvious tip, but many don't follow it. Watching pro matches can be very helpful to ranked players. Pros are known to make very calculated and set plays, as there is almost no room for error during their matches.
Casual players can see these plays and implement them in their own matches. This can help in throwing off the enemy team. Watching pro matches also helps improve a player's fundamentals.
4) Learn lineups
While learning lineups is not the most difficult task, it demands consideration and assessment. Lineups are usually helpful during post-plant scenarios and can lead to easy round wins. The tactic has also proven useful in getting early information and stalling entries into the site while defending.
Valorant Agents that players usually learn lineups for are Viper, Sova, Brimstone, Killjoy, KAY/O, and Sage. Learning lineups can lead to round wins and thus help rank up quicker.
5) Have a positive mindset
Another tip that may seem obvious but is not taken as seriously is having a positive mindset during matches. Like every other online multiplayer game, Valorant has its share of toxicity, but it is the player's responsibility to keep a positive mindset.
Having an optimistic attitude leads to good and smooth communication. There are times when players might not win the match even after being positive, but it does make the experience a lot more fun. Hence, it helps in the ranked mode.
