rank

Definition

Rank is a player's visible tier or division in a competitive ladder, used to communicate skill at a glance. Most games organize rank into tiers (Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, then game-specific top tiers). Rank is calculated from MMR but updates more slowly to give players a stable identity. Reaching a target rank is the typical seasonal goal in ranked play.

Example

"I hit Diamond rank for the first time this season" — the player crossed the Diamond tier threshold in their visible rank.

Related terms

• MMR
• Elo
• LP
• promo