What Valorant Ranks Can Play Together? | Complete Guide
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Are you looking to play some Valorant with friends? This guide explains what ranks can play together in Valorant.
What Ranks Can Play Together In Valorant?
Here are what ranks can play together in Valorant if you’re in a group of 2-3 players:
- If the lowest rank in your party is Iron or Bronze, the highest rank can be Silver.
- Silver and Gold players can play together.
- If the lowest rank in your party is Gold, the highest rank can be Platinum.
- If your party’s lowest rank is Platinum, Diamond, Ascendant, Immortal, or Radiant, the highest rank can be exactly one tier higher. This means that if the lowest player is Diamond 1, the highest player can be Ascendant 1.
Valorant calls the above “Normal Party Restriction Ranges“.
Valorant does not allow 4-stack parties because Riot Games feels that this would make for a poor experience for the fifth player on your team who is not part of the stack.
You can, however, 5-stack in Valorant with players of ANY rank. For example, your party could include players from Iron all the way to Radiant. Parties that contain any players outside of the normal party restrictions above will receive Rank Rating (RR) penalties.
It’s also worth noting that parties of 5 can only be matched with other 5-stacks.
5-Stack Party Rank Rating Penalties Explained
5-stacks with players outside of the normal party restrictions ranges (explained above) will receive a Rank Rating penalty as follows:
- 5-stacks of all Ascendant 3 or below will receive a 25% RR reduction penalty.
- 5-stacks with any Immortal player will receive a 25% RR reduction penalty.
- 5-stacks with any Radiant player will receive a 75% RR reduction penalty.
Valorant Party Queue FAQ
Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding who you can play together with in competitive Valorant:
Can I Play Competitive Valorant With Friends?
Yes, you can play Valorant in parties of 2-3 or 5 players. Parties of 2-3 players must meet the criteria of normal party restrictions ranges, but 5-stacks can queue with players of any rank.
Can You 4-Stack In Valorant?
You can NOT 4 stack in competitive Valorant. Riot Games made this decision because they felt it led to a poor experience for the 5th player on a team. You can, however, play in parties of 2-3 or 5 players.
Can Iron Play With Silver In Valorant?
Yes, Iron and Silver players can play together in Valorant. Irons can also play with Bronzes.
Can Iron Play With Gold In Valorant
No, Iron players can’t play with Golds. The highest rank Irons can play with are Silvers.
Can Bronze Play With Gold in Valorant?
No. Bronze and Gold players can’t be in a party together. The highest rank Bronze can play with is Silver. Bronze players can also play with lower-ranked Iron players.
Can Silver Play With Plat In Valorant?
No, Silver can’t play with Platinum players. Silvers can play with Iron, Bronze, Silver, and Gold players.
Can Gold Play With Diamond In Valorant?
No, Gold players can’t play with Diamonds. The highest rank Golds can play with are Plats.
Can Plat 1 Play With Diamond 2 In Valorant?
No. The highest rank a Plat 1 can play with in Valorant is Diamond 1.
What Ranks Can an Unranked Account Play With In Competitive Valorant?
Unranked players can play with Iron, Bronze, Silver, and Gold players.