Gold (rank)

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.

Related terms

• rank
• MMR
• LP
• Elo hell