ACS is the stat that replaces raw kill count as the performance benchmark in Valorant — it rewards consistency and multi-impact rounds rather than the occasional highlighted play.
What Is ACS in Valorant?
ACS stands for Average Combat Score in Valorant. It is a per-round performance metric displayed on the scoreboard that measures a player’s overall combat contribution across the match. ACS rewards kills, multi-kills, damage dealt, first bloods, and other combat actions on a per-round basis, then averages them across all rounds played. It is the primary stat used by the community and stat-tracking sites to evaluate individual match performance.
How Is ACS Calculated?
Riot Games has not released the exact ACS formula, but community reverse-engineering has identified the primary contributing factors:
- Kill score — each kill contributes a base amount
- Multi-kill bonus — consecutive kills in a round (double, triple, ace) award bonus points
- Damage dealt — damage contributes even if the kill is taken by a teammate
- First blood bonus — getting the opening kill of a round adds additional score
- Round-normalized — the total is divided by rounds played, not rounds won
ℹ️ ACS is per-round, not per-match. This means a player with 20 kills in 15 rounds scores higher than a player with 20 kills in 25 rounds, rewarding consistent multi-kill rounds over steady single eliminations.
What Is a Good ACS in Valorant?
| ACS Range | Performance Level | Typical Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Below 150 | Below average | Iron–Bronze |
| 150–200 | Average | Silver–Gold |
| 200–250 | Solid | Platinum–Diamond |
| 250–300 | Strong | Ascendant–Immortal |
| 300+ | Excellent | Immortal–Radiant |
| 350+ | Pro-level | Radiant / Professional |
ACS vs KDA — Which Matters More?
Both metrics track different aspects of performance. KDA (Kills/Deaths/Assists) reflects survival and raw kill contribution. ACS is broader — it captures damage, multi-kills, and first blood, rewarding players who make an impact even when teammates secure the final shot. At higher ranks, ACS is generally considered a more complete measure of individual contribution than raw kill count.
ACS in Valorant FAQ
Below are the most common questions about ACS in Valorant, covering calculation, benchmarks, and comparisons.
What does ACS mean in Valorant?
ACS stands for Average Combat Score — a per-round metric that measures kills, multi-kills, damage, and first bloods averaged across all rounds played in a match.
Is 200 ACS good in Valorant?
200 ACS is a solid baseline — it indicates consistent round contributions. For Platinum and above, 220–250+ is expected. Radiant and professional players typically average 280–350+ ACS per match.
Does ACS count assists?
Assists contribute indirectly through damage dealt, but the assist count itself does not directly add to ACS. Damaging an enemy who is then finished by a teammate still contributes to your ACS through the damage component.
Where can I check my ACS stats?
Your ACS is visible on the in-game scoreboard during and after a match. For historical tracking, sites like tracker.gg and blitz.gg record ACS per match and compute career averages.
