K/D · kill/death ratio
What Is a Good K/D in Valorant? | By Rank
Median kill/death by rank: Diamond 1.00 · Gold 1.02 · Iron 0.90 · Platinum 0.99 · Ascendant 1.04. See what is normal for your tier.
Sample: 205 players · updated Sep 21, 2026
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What is K/D in Valorant?
Kill/death ratio is total kills divided by deaths in recent competitive games. It is a blunt metric. Entry players and supportive roles can climb with sub-1.0 K/D.
Median K/D by tier
By specific rank
| Rank | Median K/D | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Iron 3 | 0.96 | 8 |
| Bronze 1 | 0.86 | 15 |
| Bronze 2 | 0.96 | 9 |
| Bronze 3 | 1.05 | 13 |
| Silver 1 | 0.87 | 11 |
| Silver 2 | 0.95 | 11 |
| Gold 1 | 1.11 | 14 |
| Gold 2 | 1.02 | 16 |
| Gold 3 | 0.92 | 16 |
| Platinum 1 | 0.97 | 21 |
| Platinum 2 | 0.89 | 8 |
| Platinum 3 | 1.22 | 8 |
| Diamond 1 | 0.99 | 14 |
| Diamond 2 | 0.99 | 10 |
| Diamond 3 | 1.03 | 6 |
| Ascendant 1 | 1.04 | 7 |
How to improve
Chasing K/D alone creates passive play. Pair this with death review: are you dying without info, without trading, or on bad timings?
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good K/D in Valorant? +
Good K/D depends on rank and role. Landing near the median for your tier is solid — entry fraggers often sit lower than lurkers while still climbing.
Is a 1.0 K/D good in Valorant? +
Around 1.0 is average for many lobbies. Use the rank table above: if you are below your tier median and dying without trades, focus deaths first, not frag count.
Can you rank up with a low K/D? +
Yes — especially on support or initiator roles. Win contribution and decision quality matter more than raw kills over a large sample.
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