Combat Score vs. MMR: What Really Impacts Your Rank

A lot of Valorant players are obsessed with their Combat Score, thinking that higher numbers will automatically get them higher ranks. Your Combat Score shows how well you do in the game, but it's only one part of your MMR (Matchmaking Rating). To get better over time, you need to know the difference between the two and what really affects your climb.

We'll explain what Combat Score and MMR are in this blog, how they are related (or not), and what really matters when you want to rank up.

What does Valorant's Combat Score mean?

At the end of each match, you can see your Combat Score, which is a measure of how well you did. It checks:

• Damage done
• Death
• Multikills
• First bloods
• Other combat actions that have a big effect

It gives players a basic idea of how much they are contributing by killing enemies. But here's the thing: Combat Score doesn't take into account how well you make decisions, how well you use your abilities, or how much of an impact you have on the game. These are all very important in competitive games.

How do you figure out what MMR is?

Riot Games uses MMR to match you with players who are about the same skill level as you. MMR is affected by a number of things, but the exact algorithm is a secret.

• Results of wins and losses
• Round differential (how clearly you win or lose)
• Consistent performance in all matches
• Average MMR for opponents and teammates

MMR is like your real skill score, and it matters a lot more than Combat Score when it comes to moving up in rank.

Combat Score does not equal Rank Gains

Even though it feels good to have a high Combat Score in a lost match, it doesn't mean you'll get a better RR (Rank Rating) or MMR increase. Valorant puts winning rounds and matches ahead of killing enemies by yourself.

For instance:

• If you lose the match, you can still lose RR even if you top frag.
• You can help the team win games by making plays that matter, even if you don't get many kills.

Metrics That Really Matter for MMR

✔️ Match Wins: This is the most important thing of all.

✔️ Round Wins: Winning by a large margin raises MMR more than winning by a small margin.

✔️ Consistency: It's better to do well in a lot of games than to do well in just one.

✔️ Team Impact: Clutch plays, utility use, and trade efficiency all have an indirect effect.

When Combat Score Is Useful

Combat Score is still important, but mostly as a way to figure out what's wrong with you. If your CS is always low, it could mean that you're not doing your job well. But don't use it to directly guess how much your ranking will go up.

Important Point

Don't just focus on top-fragging if you want to climb. Concentrate on winning rounds, playing smart, and making a difference every time. MMR is the real ladder behind the scenes, even though Combat Score is just one number.

MMRValorant lets you keep track of your MMR progress

Do you want to know how your performance in the game is really affecting your rank? To find out your hidden MMR, look at your performance patterns, and make better choices to move up the ranks, go to mmrvalorant.com. Stay up to date. Climb better.