So You Want to Deck Out Your Gun with Rank Bling? A Hilarious Guide to Valorant Rank Buddies
Let's face it, everyone wants to show off in Valorant. Whether it's with the latest flashy skin or a clutch ace, a little bragging right never hurt anyone (except maybe your salty teammates). But what about those of us who haven't quite mastered the art of one-tapping across the map blindfolded (don't worry, we're a club)? Enter the glorious world of Rank Buddies.
But Wait, There's More! (The Lowdown on Rank Buddies)
These little trinkets are like participation trophies for competitive climbing. Except, instead of a gold star for just showing up, you get a fancy emblem reflecting your highest achieved rank during an Episode (think of it as Valorant's mega-season). So, the higher you climb, the shinier your gun bling becomes.
Pro Tip: Don't be that guy who equips a Radiant buddy while stuck in Iron. Confidence is key, but there's a fine line between that and delusion.
The Not-So-Secret Formula to Rank Buddy Glory (or lack thereof)
Here's the juicy part: how to snag these coveted status symbols.
- Step 1: Unlock Ranked Mode - Yep, gotta prove you're not a complete Valorant noob first. This requires grinding to level 20, so get ready for some deathmatch mayhem.
- Step 2: Ascend the Ranked Mountain (or Try Not to Tumble Down) - Play your placement matches and fight your way up the ranked ladder. Every tier has a snazzy corresponding buddy, so set your sights on that sweet, sweet Immortal emblem (or whichever rank your skills can handle).
- Step 3: Wait Patiently (Because Nobody Likes a Whiner) - Once the Episode ends (usually lasting a few months), the game will magically bestow upon you a rank buddy reflecting your peak performance.
Important Note: It's all about your highest achieved rank. So, if you peaked at Diamond but then plummeted to the depths of Iron by the Episode's end, fear not! You'll still be rocking that Diamond buddy.
Bonus Round: Hilarious Rank Buddy Scenarios
- The Imposter: Equipping a Radiant buddy in Iron lobbies just to see the confusion in your teammates' eyes.
- The Sandbagger: Purposely deranking at the end of the Episode to get a lower rank buddy and then confusing everyone next Episode with your sudden skill surge.
- The Climber: The slow and steady grind, patiently working your way up the ranks just to see your buddy collection grow more impressive with each Episode.
So there you have it! Now you're armed with the knowledge (and hopefully the humor) to navigate the world of Valorant rank buddies. Remember, it's all about the journey (and maybe a little friendly bragging along the way). Now get out there, frag some noobs, and climb that ranked ladder!
