Valorant 9 Vice Challenge: Which Rank Won?
Valorant's Ultimate Challenge: 9 Vice Players vs. Solo Queue Ranks
Facing nine Vice agents with unlimited abilities seems impossible, yet Valorant players from Iron to Immortal attempted this brutal challenge. After analyzing hours of gameplay, I can confirm which rank finally conquered this nightmare scenario. The experiment tested game sense, adaptability, and sheer mechanical skill under overwhelming pressure.
Challenge Mechanics and Initial Failures
The rules were simple: one player fights nine Vice opponents who could spam walls, flashes, and traps infinitely. Lower ranks like Iron and Bronze struggled immediately. Iron players faced literal "land mines" of overlapping abilities, unable to navigate sites like Bind B. Bronze Neon mains attempted aggressive pushes but got trapped in endless thorn barriers.
Notably, the video cites how Vice players exploited map geometry—flooding chokepoints with walls and using flashes to blind entry points. Gold and Platinum players showed better awareness, with one Platinum Sage attempting vertical escapes. However, Vice teams adapted by coordinating ability spam, making site entry nearly impossible without specific agents.
The Omen Breakthrough and Rank-Specific Strategies
Diamond player Cryo Cells revealed the meta: Omen’s teleport allowed positioning on unreachable map spots. By teleporting to elevated areas (like Breeze’s "top height"), he avoided ground traps and secured plants. This strategy won three rounds before Vice players countered with timed knife rushes.
I observed critical rank differences:
- Lower ranks (Iron-Silver): Panicked in choke points, ignored health management
- Platinum-Ascendant: Used agents like Sage for defensive plays but underestimated Vice coordination
- Diamond+: Leveraged Omen’s teleport and Bucky shotgun for fast reloads in cramped spaces
Why Immortal Succeeded and Future Meta Shifts
Immortal player Trader Feast clinched the 5-4 victory through two key tactics: unreachable positioning and ability baiting. His Omen teleports to off-angles forced Vice players into predictable pushes, which he punished with shorty blasts. Post-match, creators banned Omen for future runs—proof of its dominance.
From a strategic perspective, this challenge exposes Vice’s weaknesses. Unlimited abilities create false confidence; smart opponents exploit over-commits. I predict controllers like Viper or Brimstone could counter with area denial, though testing is needed.
Essential Checklist for Extreme Challenges
- Pick vertical-mobility agents (Omen, Jett, Neon) to bypass ground traps
- Save teleports/ults for post-plant to secure defuse delays
- Pre-aim common knife-rush paths—Vice players prioritize melee when cocky
- Track ability sound cues to anticipate flash/stun spam
- Use Bucky/Judge shotguns for close-quarters defense during plants
Recommended tools:
- Tracker.gg for reviewing death positions (free)
- ValoHunters Aim Trainer (improves flick shots against sudden rushes)
- ProGuides Map Guides (learn off-angle teleport spots)
Final Verdict and Player Takeaways
Only the Immortal rank cleared Valorant’s 9 Vice challenge, proving elite adaptability beats infinite utility spam. Lower ranks failed due to hesitant positioning, while Diamond’s Omen strategy nearly worked before bans.
When trying these tactics, which agent’s kit feels most viable for your rank? Share your approach below!
