Valorant Episode 5 is here, which means it’s time to grind a new badge. Following a few simple steps at the outset can help climb the ladder quickly. In Episode 5, Riot Games pulled Split out of the queue, throwing Pearl into the mix. But, that’s not what most players are concerned about. Adding Ascendant to the ladder will make climbing ranks even more challenging. Higher ranked players may find themselves at the lower end of the ladder as Riot has revised the ELO distribution. However, for this act at least, Riot has assured that the competition may not feel as fierce. Still, Valorant has be…