Introducing Skirmish: Ascension

Skirmish is getting an update with its own leaderboard and rewards.
Game Updates
Ashley Tsao

Introducing Skirmish: Ascension – Live from April 29th to June 22nd

We hear ya. We get that you love Skirmish and have been hoping for more of these competitive experiences. So we’re trying something new to match your energy.

Introducing Skirmish: Ascension, the next evolution of Skirmish. A curated Agent pool with limited abilities, staged weapons, and a competitive ladder via the FTW website where you can earn in-game rewards. And in addition to the existing 2v2 matchmaking, we’re adding 1v1 so now you can see how you measure up in a true competitive experience.

The roster includes a limited pool of Agents, each with one specific ability from their kit. The abilities were selected to test your game sense and in-the-moment decision-making. If there’s ever a time to learn to turn away from flashes or shoot a flying Raze blastpacking through the air, your time is now.

Weapons are staged by round phases. Pistol rounds with the Bandit and Sheriff, then Guardian and Bulldog, and for the majority of the match, Vandal and Phantom.

The current roster of Agents and their abilities is as follows:

  • Jett
    • Tailwind
  • Waylay
    • Refract
  • Chamber
    • Rendezvous
  • Cypher
    • Cyber Cage
  • Omen
    • Shrouded Step
  • Phoenix
    • Curve Ball
  • Yoru
    • Fakeout
  • Iso
    • Contingency
  • Sage
    • Barrier Orb
  • Raze
    • Blast Pack
  • Vyse
    • Arc Rose
  • KAY/O
    • Flash/Drive
  • Breach
    • Flashpoint
  • Veto
    • Crosscut

Now here’s how the ladder works:

The ranked ladder lives on the FTW site where you can track your progress and see your rank. The ranking system mirrors the one we have in-game, ranging from Iron to Radiant. All you have to do is connect your account to FTW and play the game. Once the event is over, you can redeem your rewards by going to the FTW website.

Here’s the rewards you can get:

  • Play 3 games
    • Player Card: Act 3 Key Art - Combat Ready 
  • Play 15 games
    • Player Card: Homepage - Trade Me 
  • Rank Gold to Plat
    • Title: Skirmish Competitor
  • Rank Diamond to Immortal
    • Title: Skirmish Expert
  • Rank Radiant
    • Title: Skirmish Legend

This is a new experimental version of ranked we’re trying due to the high amount of requests for a more competitive experience. So don’t forget to let us know how you feel about it! Now lock in and show us what you’re made of.

The event goes live starting on April 29th PT and will be released in a staggered rollout to regions. Be sure to check out the official ruleset on FTW and the following FAQ before participating.

FAQ

Who can participate?

To participate, you need a Riot Games account, a FTW account, meet the minimum age requirements applicable in your country, and reside in an eligible country.

Which modes are eligible?

In this challenge, you can play Skirmish: Ascension 1v1 or 2v2.

Which leaderboards are available?

There are separate leaderboards for 1v1 and 2v2, each segmented by server to group players regionally and by platform

How is my rank calculated?

Ranks are determined by a point system that calculates your win/loss ratio while considering the skills level of your teammates and opponents. If you consistently win matches against opponents, you'll continue to climb the ranks.

Skirmish includes separate leaderboards for 1v1 and 2v2 modes. Rankings are tracked independently for each mode and are not shared between them. You must play the applicable mode to appear on its corresponding leaderboard. In the event of a tie, the player with the highest number of games played will receive the higher leaderboard placement. It may take a few hours for your rank to update on the website so if it hasn’t been updated yet, give it some time!

What type of rewards are available?

Two player cards may be rewarded for playing Skirmish: Ascension, with additional Titles granted based on your leaderboard performance.

How are rewards unlocked?

The Combat Ready player card is awarded upon completion of 3 Skirmish placement matches in a single queue (either 1v1 or 2v2).The Trade Me player card is awarded upon completion of 15 Skirmish matches in either queue (1v1 and 2v2).

Titles are awarded based on the highest rank achieved across either the 1v1 or 2v2 Skirmish leaderboard during the Challenge Period (whichever is higher):

  • Rank Gold to Plat
    • Title: Skirmish Competitor
  • Rank Diamond to Immortal
    • Title: Skirmish Expert
  • Rank Radiant
    • Title: Skirmish Legend

Player Cards and Titles will be delivered in the form of text codes via the FTW platform’s “Rewards” tab. Participants are responsible for redeeming any codes before any stated expiration date on Riot’s Code Redemption page or in VALORANT’s game client.