ACS · Average Combat Score
ACS Meaning in Valorant | What Is a Good ACS by Rank
ACS meaning in Valorant: Average Combat Score. Median ACS by rank: Diamond 212 · Gold 213 · Iron 209 · Platinum 218 · Ascendant 213. See what is a good combat score for your tier.
Sample: 175 players · updated Jul 30, 2026
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What is ACS in Valorant?
ACS means Average Combat Score: the scoreboard stat that sums round impact from kills, assists, damage dealt, and multikill bonuses. A good ACS is rank-relative. Compare yourself to the median for your tier, not pro highlights.
Median ACS by tier
By specific rank
| Rank | Median ACS | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Iron 3 | 213 | 7 |
| Bronze 1 | 222 | 13 |
| Bronze 2 | 206 | 8 |
| Bronze 3 | 194 | 10 |
| Silver 1 | 207 | 8 |
| Silver 2 | 212 | 11 |
| Gold 1 | 218 | 13 |
| Gold 2 | 211 | 14 |
| Gold 3 | 212 | 13 |
| Platinum 1 | 219 | 18 |
| Platinum 2 | 192 | 7 |
| Platinum 3 | 230 | 7 |
| Diamond 1 | 215 | 12 |
| Diamond 2 | 211 | 7 |
| Diamond 3 | 214 | 6 |
| Ascendant 1 | 223 | 7 |
| Ascendant 3 | 198 | 5 |
How to improve
Low ACS usually means low damage traded per life, not just fewer frags. Focus on trading teammates and dealing damage before dying, not only opening picks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ACS in Valorant? +
ACS means Average Combat Score — your per-round impact from kills, assists, damage, and multikill bonuses. It is the combat score number on the post-round scoreboard.
What is a good ACS in Valorant? +
Good ACS is rank-relative. A Diamond player near the Diamond median is performing fine for that lobby; compare tier rows instead of pro match highlights.
What is a good combat score in Valorant? +
Combat score and ACS are the same stat. Use the tier table on this page: landing near the median for your rank is solid; consistently above the 75th percentile usually means impact is not your bottleneck.
Does high ACS mean you deserve to rank up? +
Not alone. Matchmaking, role, and win contribution matter. Use ACS as a signal, then review decision quality with VOD coaching.
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