I know there are plenty of posts just like this, and a part of me also just wants to post this to feel a bit better. But I'd like to hear some opinions and suggestions from other fellow Valorant players.

I'm currently placed in Silver 2, and in this ELO I find it very hard to play competitive. 9/10 games I play are filled with smurfs, people who are boosted or carried, people who don't listen or use comms, etc.

I know I can just play unrated, but I want to track my progress and play with people of my skill level.

So I hope I can get some advice or opinions on this. Thanks.