What Ranks Can Play With Other Ranks in Valorant?

Me (Iron 2) trying to queue with my Radiant friend like: “Trust me bro, I got good comms”

If you’re in a 5-stack, you can play with anyone. But in 2/3/4-stacks, there are rank limits — usually around 3 tiers difference max

In Valorant, 2- or 3-player parties must be within 3 ranks (like Gold 1 can play with Silver 1 to Platinum 1). For full 5-stacks, any ranks can queue together, but MMR penalties apply if the gap is too big

If you’re in a 5-stack, you can play with anyone. But in 2/3/4-stacks, there are rank limits — usually around 3 tiers difference max.

Valorant’s true challenge: matchmaking math.