How the ranking system works
TrueSkill-based ratings
Global Rank uses a TrueSkill-based rating system. Before each week, the system calculates your probability of winning based on your current rank and your opponents.- Outperform expectations — Your rank improves significantly
- Perform as expected — Your rank changes slightly
- Underperform — Your rank may decrease
Real-world examples
The underdog story If you’re Rank #2000 and beat someone ranked #1, the system considers that a major upset. Your rank jumps significantly because you’ve demonstrated skill far beyond what the system predicted. The expected win If you’re Rank #1 and beat players ranked around #2000, your rank still increases—but only slightly. The system already expected you to win, so the adjustment is smaller.Weekly rank updates
Your Global Rank recalculates every Monday when weekly matches conclude. The system analyzes:- Actual vs. expected performance — How you performed relative to your rank and opponents
- Opponent strength — Beating strong players improves your rank more than beating weaker ones
- Consistency — Consistent performers receive more stable, reliable rankings
Understanding your rank number
Your Global Rank is a single number representing your skill level. Lower numbers are better—Rank #1 is the top player, and Rank #100 is better than Rank #500.Why your rank can change unexpectedly
Early in your journey
Early in your journey
When you’re new, your rank might increase even after a loss. The system is still learning your true skill level and becomes more confident as you play more matches.
Upset victories
Upset victories
If you perform much better than expected against highly-ranked players, your rank can improve significantly—even if you don’t win your match overall.
Consistency matters
Consistency matters
Players who perform consistently well over multiple weeks have more stable ranks than those with unpredictable results.
How to improve your Global Rank
Outperform expectations
Beat players ranked higher than you to surprise the system and earn larger rank improvements.
Rank vs. League
| Attribute | League | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Weekly competitive tier | Long-term position among all players |
| Examples | Bronze, Silver, Gold | #1, #100, #2000 |
| Resets | Every week based on match performance | Never resets—adjusts continuously |
| Reflects | Current form | Career performance vs. expectations |
Think of your League as your current form, while your Global Rank is your career standing that adjusts based on whether you meet or exceed expectations.