The Premier FAQ provides comprehensive information for players engaging with VALORANT’s Premier, covering aspects from general details to eligibility, verification, team management, divisions, enrollment, zones, live matches, tournaments, and rewards. Here’s a condensed overview of key points:
General Information:
- Premier Stages generally last as long as an Act.
- Team, match history, and Premier MMR carry over to the next Stage.
- Premier Score, Division, Zone, and Enrollment do not carry over between Stages.
- Premier can be accessed through the homepage or top navigation.
Eligibility & Verification:
- Players need to verify identity and establish MMR to be eligible.
- Verification includes SMS verification.
- Game Bans, Vanguard Interventions, and Ranked Restrictions affect eligibility.
Invites & Team Management:
- Team Owners can invite, customize, delete teams, and choose Zone/enroll.
- Players cannot join more than one team.
- Leaving a team doesn’t forfeit participation rewards.
Divisions:
- Divisions range from Contender to Open.
- Division seeding is based on the MMR of the top 5 players.
- Teams can’t change divisions during a Stage.
Enrollment & Zones:
- Teams need to enroll each Stage.
- Teams can unenroll and re-enroll to change Zone.
- Zone choice is based on the Team Owner’s average latency.
Team Hub & Premier Score:
- Standings, match history, and Premier Score are accessible in the Team Hub.
- Premier Score is earned through weekly matches and determines playoff eligibility.
Queueing Up:
- Premier matches have specific queue windows.
- Teams should queue early to ensure matchmaking.
- Teams can queue for two matches in one day.
Weekly Matches:
- Teams can play two weekly matches per map per week.
- Featured maps are listed in the Premier Hub.
- Overtime rules differ in weekly matches.
Matchmaking:
- Matchmaking is division-specific for fairness.
- Expected queue times are around 8 minutes.
Live Matches:
- Matches are Best of 1 with specific overtime rules.
- One timeout per side is allowed.
- Matchmaking ensures fair matchups within the same division.
Tournaments:
- Teams need 675 points to qualify for the playoff tournament.
- Higher Premier Scores result in better seeding.
- Ties for qualification are based on Premier Score.
Rewards + Crest:
- Rewards include Gun Buddy, Title, and Player Card.
- Crests are earned by playing matches.
- Crests evolve over the entire Stage.
Conclusion:
The Premier FAQ acts as a comprehensive guide, addressing various aspects of engagement, eligibility, team management, divisions, enrollment, live matches, tournaments, and rewards in VALORANT’s Premier system, ensuring players have a clear understanding of the mechanics and processes involved.
