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Valorant Champions Shanghai Pick’Ems Guide 2026: Dates, How to Play & Rewards
Champions Shanghai Pick’Ems open September 10, 2026 (client + web). Group Stage points, exact-placement bonuses, participation rewards, and a September 24 lock — plus brief Patch 13.06 calendar context.
Valorant Agent Gear Rework Before Patch 13.06: What Changes + Champions Shanghai Pick’Ems
Valorant Patch 13.05 warns that Agent Gear reworks in 13.06 on Sep 22 — unlocks tie to playing that agent, keep earned gear, Kingdom Credits stay. Champions Shanghai Pick’Ems open Sep 10; Groups Sep 24.
VALORANT Act 4: The New Map Summit, Retake Mode, and Patch 13.00
On June 23, 2026, VALORANT launched Season 2026 Act 4 with Patch 13.00: the new map Summit and its droppable walls, the 3v3 Retake mode, a competitive map rotation swap, a sentinel-heavy meta shift, and the Blackspyre skin collection.
Valorant Agent Roles Explained: Duelist, Controller, Initiator & Sentinel
What the four Valorant roles actually do, which agents fill Duelist, Controller, Initiator, and Sentinel, how the ability system works, how to build a balanced team, and which role to pick as a beginner.
Valorant Skin Prices Explained: Every Skin Tier & VP Cost
The five Valorant skin tiers and their VP costs, from Select at 875 VP to Ultra at 2,475 VP, what each tier's effects and finishers include, how Radianite upgrades work, and where the Night Market fits. VP verified against Riot's pricing page.
Valorant Ranks in Order: Full List from Iron to Radiant & How RR Works
Every Valorant rank in order from Iron to Radiant, how the three tiers and 25 rungs work, how Rank Rating (RR) moves you up and down, and exactly what it takes to reach Immortal and Radiant. Verified against Riot Support.
Valorant Account Value Guide: Understanding Ranks, Skins & Collections
Learn how ranks, rare skins, knife collections, and competitive history determine Valorant account values in 2026. A complete buyer guide to evaluating Valorant accounts.