Youngest Radiant in VALORANT Will Make You Uninstall the Game in Shame
If you’re a Valorant player reading this then get ready to have your ego knocked down a few pegs. We all know that competitive online gaming has given birth to many child prodigies and stars over the years. And this 12-year-old kid named thundermeow is the latest one for Riot Games’ first-person shooter.
This achievement is nothing short of crazy. Radiant is the pinnacle of Valorant’s ranked system, achievable by only an estimated 0.02% of the player base. To reach this rank, players need to have the highest level of skill in terms of aim, strategy, and deep game knowledge. But for thundermeow, it seems these skills came naturally.
Valorant‘s first prodigy may be in the making
Thundermeow’s journey to Radiant wasn’t limited to Valorant. The 12-year-old has also achieved Predator rank in Apex Legends (at 10) and Unreal rank in Fortnite (at 11). So you know it’s not just a lucky fluke or a coincidence. The kid is good and he is also committed.
This 12 year old gamer @thundermeow_ is now the youngest Valorant player to ever reach Radiant in NA
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) August 14, 2024
He spent over 2,500 hours and a year and a half of practice to reach this achievement. Truly insane and what an accomplishment pic.twitter.com/V7VwhXpUyl
I DID IT! 🎉 youngest to ever hit Top 250 @ 12yo‼️ went on a CRAZY 8-0 win streak 📈 and finished the milestone game with a 22-7-2 KDA to push over the top! maybe it’s time to shoot for #1 now? 🥇😅 LET'S GOOOOO! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/qmrkbP91Jz
— thundermeow (@thundermeowx) December 1, 2024
This accomplishment has not only shocked the community but has also sparked a wave of congratulations and admiration. Jake Lucky, a prominent online news content creator/journalist, shared thundermeow’s achievement and highlighted his dedication of around 2,500 hours to the game. To celebrate this, Riot really should release the replay system.
Reaching Radiant is no easy feat. Less than 1% of the player base has been estimated to have achieved this rank. So thundermeow reaching Radiant at 12 is exactly the kind of thing that highlights how popular the game is among children and how we’re probably gonna have even more prodigies in the future.
Young players are getting better and better now
But thundermeow isn’t a one-trick pony. His talents extend beyond Valorant. He has also reached Predator rank in Apex Legends and Unreal rank in Fortnite. This speaks to his level of adaptability. This versatility combined with his dedication to Valorant suggests a bright future for him in the esports scene, with aspirations of going pro someday.
This kid also has hit Predator in Apex Legends and Unreal in Fortnite, decided a little over a year ago to full commit to Valorant. Huge potential and yes he does have aspirations of going pro one day if it makes sense
— Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) August 14, 2024
There’s an ongoing debate about the impact of esports on young people. While some argue that it can be a breeding ground for addiction and unhealthy habits, stories like thundermeow’s demonstrate the positive aspects of esports. It can foster discipline, teamwork, and strategic thinking, all of which are valuable skills that can translate into other aspects of life.
With prodigies like thundermeow emerging, the professional Valorant scene is only going to get more exciting. It will be interesting to see how successful thundermeow’s pursuit of a professional career in esports is. We also hope Riot continues to improve the game.
So, the next time you queue up for a competitive Valorant match and come up against a seemingly unstoppable opponent, remember. It might just be a 12-year-old prodigy making you question your life choices!
What do you think of thundermeow’s achievement? Let us know in the comments!
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