How did Radiants get their Powers?

Radiants got their powers as a result of two key factors: their unique genetic makeup and their exposure to radianite, which is a mysterious and powerful substance that has the ability to alter and enhance human capabilities. The combination of an individual’s genetic predisposition and their interaction with radianite determines the extent and nature of their Radiant powers, making each Radiant unique and potentially extremely powerful.

Understanding Radiant Powers

Origins and Development

Radiant powers are a product of both nature and nurture, where an individual’s genetic makeup plays a crucial role in how they react to and are affected by radianite. The exact mechanism by which radianite confers powers is not fully understood, but it is clear that the substance has the capability to unlock and enhance human potential to an extraordinary degree.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can there only be 500 Radiants?

• No, there can be more than 500 Radiants, as the top 500 players are accepted into the Radiant rank on each of the five VALORANT servers.

1. Where did radianite come from?

• The origin of radianite is unclear, with theories suggesting it may have arrived on Earth via a meteor, although this theory has been retconned and is no longer considered canon.

1. Who is the strongest Radiant?

• Astra is considered the strongest Radiant, with the ability to control cosmic powers and potentially destroy worlds.

1. What is the difference between Radiant and Immortal?

• Radiant is the highest achievable rank in VALORANT‘s competitive mode, while Immortal is the rank just below it, requiring a significant skill gap to move from Immortal to Radiant.

1. Is there a rank higher than Radiant?

• No, Radiant is the highest rank, with no further sub-divisions or ranks above it, requiring 100RR to promote through the lower tiers.

1. Who is the youngest person to hit Radiant?

• Lucas, a young streamer, achieved Radiant at the age of 11, making him the youngest player to reach this rank.

1. Is Immortal higher than Radiant?

• No, Radiant is higher than Immortal, with Immortal being the rank below Radiant and requiring less skill and ranking points.

1. Why is Omen a Radiant?

• Omen is considered an Artificial Radiant, with his powers and condition closely related to his exposure to radianite, possibly due to a scientific experiment gone wrong.

1. What race is Killjoy?

• Killjoy is a young German woman with distinct physical characteristics such as dark brown hair and brown eyes.

1. Who is the strongest Radiant in lore?

   • Astra is confirmed to be the most powerful Agent in the game lore-wise, capable of controlling cosmic powers.

2. Is Immortal 3 a high rank?

   • Yes, Immortal 3 is a high rank, requiring 90RR to move from Immortal 1 to Immortal 2 and 200RR to reach Immortal 3 from Immortal 2.

3. Is TENZ the first Radiant?

   • Tenz was the first player to reach the Radiant equivalent rank before it was officially named Radiant.

4. Can you lose your Radiant rank?

   • While your rank itself does not decay, you can drop in the leaderboard, shifting your position but not losing the Radiant title.

5. How long does it take to reach Immortal?

   • The time to reach Immortal varies greatly depending on experience, potentially taking around 1500 hours for most players or up to 3000 hours for those starting from the Iron rank.

6. Is there a female Radiant player?

   • Yes, there are female Radiant players, such as Kaylee, who at the age of 15 claimed to be the youngest Radiant ranked female in the game.