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Valor is a ranking system in Destiny 2's Crucible that tracks player progression through non-competitive PvP activities. Unlike the competitive Glory rank, Valor can only increase and never decreases from losses, making it accessible to players of all skill levels.
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Overview
Introduced in the Warmind expansion, Valor serves as the primary progression system for casual Crucible play. The system rewards consistent participation over pure skill, allowing all players to earn rewards through regular PvP engagement. Valor is account-wide, meaning progress is shared across all characters.
Rank Structure
Rank Tiers
Valor uses a six-tier system with 16 total sub-ranks:
| Rank | Sub-Ranks | Points Required |
|---|---|---|
| Guardian | I, II, III | 0-599 |
| Brave | I, II, III | 600-1,799 |
| Heroic | I, II, III | 1,800-3,499 |
| Fabled | I, II, III | 3,500-5,449 |
| Mythic | I, II, III | 5,450-9,999 |
| Legend | Single Rank | 10,000 |
Point Requirements
- Total points to Legend: 10,000
- Points are earned for both wins and losses
- Wins grant significantly more points than losses
Earning Valor
Eligible Activities
Valor is earned in non-competitive Crucible playlists:
- Quickplay (Control)
- Rumble
- Team Scorched
- Momentum Control
- Mayhem
- Rotating weekly playlists
- Iron Banner (when active)
- Crucible Labs
Activity Streak System
The Activity Streak system replaced the previous Win Streak system:
- Streaks build by playing consecutive Crucible matches
- Different playlist types maintain the same streak
- Maximum streak bonus: 5x
- Leaving Crucible for other activities resets the streak
- Losses do not break streaks
Point Values
Base values (without streaks):
- Win: 15-20 points (varies by game mode)
- Loss: 5-10 points
- 5-Streak Win: Up to 100+ points
Double Valor Events
Bungie periodically activates Double Valor weeks:
- All point gains are doubled
- Streak bonuses are also doubled
- Often coincides with Iron Banner weeks
- Provides the fastest progression opportunity
Rewards
Rank-Up Rewards
Each sub-rank provides reward packages containing:
- Enhancement Cores
- Upgrade Modules
- Crucible Engrams
- Legendary Shards
- Crucible Tokens (deprecated)
Major Rank Rewards
Reaching major ranks grants enhanced rewards:
- Fabled: Enhancement Prism
- Mythic: Additional Enhancement Prisms
- Legend: Ascendant Shard (first time per season)
Reset Rewards
Upon reaching Legend and resetting:
- First Reset: Crucible armor ornament (seasonal)
- Second Reset: Exotic Ghost Shell
- Subsequent Resets: Exotic Engrams
Resetting Valor
Process
1. Reach Legend rank (10,000 points) 2. Visit Lord Shaxx in the Tower 3. Claim the reset option from his vendor screen 4. Valor returns to 0, begin climbing again
Benefits of Resetting
- Access to exclusive ornaments and cosmetics
- Progress toward seasonal Triumphs
- Required for certain Catalyst quests
- Demonstrates PvP dedication
Strategy Tips
Efficient Ranking
1. **Maintain Streaks: Play multiple matches consecutively 2. **Double Valor Weeks: Prioritize play during these events 3. **Iron Banner: Provides high point values and maintains streaks 4. **Complete Bounties: While bounties don't grant Valor directly, they provide XP and gear
Time Investment
- Casual players: Full season to reach one reset
- Regular players: 2-3 resets per season
- Dedicated players: 5+ resets possible
Comparison to Glory
| Feature | Valor | Glory |
|---|---|---|
| Can Decrease | No | Yes |
| Playlist Type | Casual | Competitive |
| Account-Wide | Yes | No |
| Reset Available | Yes | No |
| Skill-Based | No | Yes |
Historical Changes
- Season of the Chosen: Reset process moved to Lord Shaxx
- Beyond Light: Removed Valor from bounty progress
- Shadowkeep: Introduced Activity Streaks replacing Win Streaks
- Forsaken: Initial implementation alongside Glory
Trivia
- Valor was named to represent honor through participation
- The system was inspired by similar progression in other competitive games
- Maximum possible Valor in one match (with all bonuses) exceeds 200 points
- Some Exotic weapon quests require Valor rank thresholds
