Valorant, Riot Games' flagship FPS, has quickly become a staple in the competitive gaming community, thanks in large part to its challenging and rewarding ranked system. This guide will illuminate the complexities of the Valorant ranking system, breaking down its key components of how Valorant ranked works and offering strategic advice for players aiming to scale the ranks and achieve their peak performance levels. The Foundations of Valorant's Ranking System Unlocking Competitive Mode in Valorant Entering the competitive arena in ..read more

Valorant’s newest bundle’s release is set to coincide with the launch of Episode 8 Act 3. As the newest bundle on the block, the Mystbloom enters as the latest Exclusive skinline, featuring a pink lotus theme. Valorant Mystbloom Bundle Information The Mystbloom bundle will feature the following items: Weapons Phantom Sheriff Judge Operator Melee (Kunai) Accessories 1 Card 1 Spray 1 Gun Buddies The Mystbloom Melee shares similarities with other Tactical Knives such as the Champions 2023 Kunai and the ..read more

The VCT EMEA continues to show great matches and strategic changes, providing a platform for teams to demonstrate their quality. In an exclusive interview with Strafe Esports, we sat down with ZE1SH, Karmine Corp's Head Coach, to talk about their recent match and their team's strategic approach moving forward. We kicked off the conversation by discussing KC's recent matchup against, Gentle Mates, in week 2 of the tournament. ZE1SH shed light on their team's emphasis on experimentation and learning [Interviewer ..read more

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a massive prize pool of $60 Million for the inaugural Esports World cup, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The gaming festival set for this summer breaks the previous prize pool record of $45 Million dollars set by Gamers8: the Land of the Heroes in 2023. The event will not only feature a massive prize pool but also feature some of the best competitors across 20 esports titles competing under a single building. Talking about the ..read more

The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) is Riot’s most competitive global circuit for professional VALORANT. Including a year-round calendar of competitive tournament, the best teams in the world compete both domestically within one of the four main regions, as well as internationally with three available international tournaments a year. VCT EMEA is one such region/league, catering to the top 11 EMEA teams who will compete across 2 splits and across a minimum of 30 series in 2024 for a chance at ..read more

Valorant, Riot Games' first-person tactical hero shooter, has captivated the esports community with its strategic depth and precision-based gameplay. For players looking to elevate their performance, adopting pro settings is a crucial step. This comprehensive guide delves into the optimal Valorant pro settings, including DPI, sensitivity, gear, and keybinds, favored by the esports elite. Understanding these settings and how they influence gameplay can empower players to make informed choices, enhancing their competitive edge. Valorant's emergence as a cornerstone in the ..read more

Sentinels have claimed victory in the Grand Finals at VCT Masters Madrid. This puts them into hallowed halls with precious few others, as they become the second ever VALORANT organization to ever lift a second international title. Having won VCT Americas Kickoff, Sentinels faced a difficult path at Madrid, taking on some of the hardest hitters from around the world. Despite that, Sentinels only suffered a single loss on their path to becoming international champions. That loss – to Gen.G ..read more

After Karmine Corp successfully took down FunPlus Phoenix in the opening game of VALORANT Masters Madrid. The former World Champions, LOUD, took on Gen.G. The two teams played with each other before at the VCT LOCK//IN 2023, Gen.G played with their older team and LOUD with aspas. The rematch had the Brazilians heavily favored against the new Korean super team. Gen.G 2-1 LOUD The game started with GenG looking a bit out of shape but they came back to equalize ..read more

The second game of Day 2 at VCT Masters Madrid saw Sentinels go up against Team Heretics. Both of these teams were competing on an international stage for the first time since LOCK//IN in early 2023. The two teams came into this matchup with heavily modified rosters. This is also the first time these teams are playing against each other. Sentinels 2-1 Team Heretics Sentinels had a very poor start on their pick of Lotus. Team Heretics had a fantastic ..read more

After LOUD took down Evil Geniuses in the first semifinals of VCT Americas Kickoff, Sentinels took down the Americas superteam in NRG to secure the second Masters Madrid spot. The three-map fiesta concluded with Sentinels closing out the series with a dominant performance on Split. The Off-season Legends The two North American teams that took the off-season by storm were Sentinels and NRG Esports. The first, played multiple tournaments and worked hard and made all the tough decisions in order ..read more