VALORANT’s ranked system isn’t the easiest to decipher, and the fact that it primarily evaluates players based on a hidden value isn’t reassuring either. And as if the complexities of MMR weren’t enough of a headache, we also have a Performance Bonus, which sounds like a reward for excellent performance, but that isn’t quite it.
In Riot Games’ words, a Performance Bonus is “extra RR” that’s awarded upon a player’s exceptional performance in a ranked game. Only players ranked Iron through Ascendant are eligible for this reward. First added in Patch 2.02 (Episode Two), its goal was to “incentivize playing well, but get you to stop comparing yourself to your teammates” and give highly skilled players a chance to rank up fast while tackling smurfs at the same time.
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