The fastest way to level up in Valorant
Account level runs on Account Points, or AP. You earn AP only by playing matchmade games. 3 things pay it: time in the match, each win, and your 1st win of the day.
- Win 1 match every day. The 1st win of the day pays the biggest bonus. At levels 1 to 5 it is 5,000 AP, a full level.
- Play on many days. The bonus comes once a day. 5 short days beat 1 long session.
- Win as often as you can. Every win adds bonus AP on top of the time.
- Stay in matchmade queues.
Unrated, 
Swiftplay, 
Spike Rush, 
Deathmatch and 
Team Deathmatch all pay AP for every minute.
| Account level | 1st win of the day | Each win | Time played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | 5,000 AP | 250 AP | 50 AP a minute |
| 6 to 10 | 4,000 AP | 200 AP | 40 AP a minute |
| 11 to 15 | 3,000 AP | 150 AP | 30 AP a minute |
| 16 to 20 | 1,000 AP | 100 AP | 20 AP a minute |
| 21 and up | 1,000 AP | 50 AP | 10 AP a minute |
The rates fall as you level. Levels 16 to 20 are the slow part of the road to Competitive.
No time to grind the AP? A Pro levels your account to the level you pick.
Skip the AP grind
A PRO levels your account to the level you pick. Unlock ranked at level 20, then your placements.
Account levelValorant Account Leveling
A PRO plays matches on your account up to the level you pick. The price is set per level.
Unlock rankedValorant Unlock Ranked
Level 20 reached and Competitive opened: the 95,000 AP from a new account, played for you.
PlacementsValorant Placement Boosting
Your 1st ranked wins after the unlock, played on your account. Pick 1 to 5 wins.
Level 20 and Competitive
Competitive needs account level 20. The rule dates from Episode 4 Act 1.
From a new account that is 19 levels. At 5,000 AP a level, it adds up to 95,000 AP.
Accounts that played ranked before Episode 4 keep their access below level 20.
Once ranked opens, your placements set your 1st rank. See where most players land on our Valorant rank distribution.
How long each level takes
The table shows the match minutes 1 level takes on time alone, with no win bonus. It uses 5,000 AP a level and the rates above.
| Account level | Minutes for 1 level, time only | Share of a level from the 1st win |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 5 | 100 minutes | 100% |
| 6 to 10 | 125 minutes | 80% |
| 11 to 15 | About 167 minutes | 60% |
| 16 to 20 | 250 minutes | 20% |
The daily 1st win carries the early levels. At levels 1 to 5 it is a whole level by itself. From level 16 it covers only 20% of a level, so time in matches matters more.
What counts toward your account level
AP counts only toward your account level. The Battlepass and agent contracts run on XP, a separate meter.
- Counts. Minutes in any matchmade game, each win, and the 1st win of the day.
- Your player card border. It changes every 20 account levels.
- A shard transfer. Moving your account to another shard resets the account level.
The live act is V26 Act 6. It opened with patch 13.08 on 13 October 2026. The agents worth leveling with are on our Valorant tier list.
Leveling your Valorant account with LFCarry
A Pro plays matches on your account and earns the AP for you. You pick your current level and the level you want.
- Account leveling. The price is set per level, and you pick any range on the page.
- Unlock ranked. Level 20 reached and Competitive opened, with the 95,000 AP that takes.
- Placement wins. Your 1st ranked games after the unlock.
You follow the progress in a chat with your Pro. Each card prints its live price.
From the source
Official“As of Episode 4 Act 1, you'll need to be at least Account Level 20 before gaining access to Competitive Mode. Players who played a ranked match before Episode 4 can still play Competitive below level 20.”
Official“AP every minute in Competitive, Deathmatch or any other matchmade game, bonus AP for the 1st win of the day and every win after. Account level goes up with every 5,000 AP. The border evolves every 20 levels. A shard transfer resets the account level.”
Official“You earn AP by playing matches, based on duration and results, with bonus AP for your 1st win of the day. AP only goes toward your Account Level and does not contribute to Battlepass or Agent Contract XP. 5,000 AP per level.”
Official“13.08 starts Act 6.”
FAQ
Win 1 match every day for the 1st win of the day bonus. At levels 1 to 5 that bonus is 5,000 AP, a full level.
5,000 AP for every account level. From level 1 to level 20 that is 95,000 AP.
Account level 20. Accounts that played ranked before Episode 4 keep their access below it.
Every matchmade game pays AP for each minute played. Unrated, Swiftplay, Spike Rush, Deathmatch and Competitive all count.
AP comes from matches: time played, wins and the 1st win of the day. Missions and the Battlepass run on XP, a separate meter.
AP rates fall with level. At levels 16 to 20 a minute pays 20 AP and the 1st win pays 1,000 AP.
Yes. A Pro plays matches on your account up to the level you pick. The offer card shows the live price.
- Page published: the fastest way to level up, AP by level band, level 20 for Competitive, minutes per level and what counts.