How do placement matches work in Valorant?
Placement matches in Valorant are pretty straightforward. When you first decide to dive into competitive mode, you gotta play 5 placement matches. These matches determine your initial rank based on your performance, not just whether you win or lose. They look at how well you play, your kill count, how much you assist your team, and so on. So even if your team loses, but you've been acing it, you can still land a decent rank. After these 5 matches, you get your shiny new rank and start your climb or descent!
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Actually, placement matches can feel like a rollercoaster. It's all about showing your best game. Win or lose, just make sure you're the MVP!
Honestly, I think too much emphasis is put on placement matches. You'll end up where you belong eventually, just enjoy the game!
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