Here are the current set of characters and their class: Over time, more characters will be added to the game, with Riot Games already adding two new combatants during Valorant’s launch window, Reyna and Killjoy. Duelists are suited for players who like to take the fight to the enemy Initiators are scouts who can help determine the opposing team’s location Sentinels are for defensive players who prefer to play support Controllers are specialists at blocking off sightlines and disrupting tactics. Each hero plays an important role in how a team can approach each encounter on the battlefield, so it’s important to get to grips with each hero’s abilities and learn their playstyle if you want to maximize your chances of winning each match.Įach character falls into four classes: Duelist, Initiator, Sentinel and Controller. Valorant’s cast of 11 characters each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and it’s up to you to find your favourite. Once you’ve qualified, you can either gain promotion or risk demotion depending on your performance. If you top the scoreboards after each round and help your team victory, you can expect to achieve a higher rank.
The highest rank is Radiant, followed by Immortal, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Iron.Īfter completing 20 unrated games, you’ll need to play five placement matches until your qualifying rank is revealed. There are eight divisions, each of which has three ranks. Valorant’s new competitive mode is where the best players battle to achieve the highest ranks possible.
You’ll also be asked to install Vanguard, Valorant’s anti-cheat client, which needs to be running in the background for you to play the game. You’ll then be guided through the installation process. Click ‘Download’ and run the ‘Install VALORANT. Once you’ve signed into your account, you’ll see a landing page where you can download the game. You’ll be asked to either sign in or create a new Riot Games account if you don’t have one already. Simply head over to the Valorant website and click ‘Play Now. It’s also committed to ensuring players experience less than 35ms of latency by building several global data centres.
It implemented a stringent anti-cheat system and ensured the game runs on multiple types of PC hardware, from low to high-spec PCs. Speaking of esports, Riot Games wants to ensure the game is responsive and as far as possible. It’s a tactical, hero-based shooter ready-made to be a popular sport. The game takes the extreme precision gunplay of CS: GO and adds in unique characters that come with their own set of ‘hypernatural’ powers and weapons.