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Gold (rank)

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Definition

Gold is the middle tier in most ranked systems (League of Legends, Valorant, Overwatch 2). Gold is statistically the most populated tier — roughly 30-40% of ranked players sit at Gold by season's end. "Gold-tier player" is shorthand for above-average but not exceptional. Gold is also the rank that players most aspire to reach as their first ranked goal.

Example

"Hit Gold this season — first time out of Silver." The player crossed into the middle tier.

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