Global Rank
Your Global Rank is your position among all active players in the system. Unlike your League rank (which changes weekly based on your performance in individual matches), your Global Rank reflects your overall skill level and consistency over time.
How It Works
The TrueSkill System
Your Global Rank uses a TrueSkill-based rating system that works like this: Before each week, the system calculates the probability of you winning based on your current rank and who you're competing against.
If you surprise the system (perform better than expected), your rank changes a lot!
If you perform as expected, your rank changes a little
If you underperform, your rank may decrease
Real-World Examples
The Underdog Story
If you're Rank #2000 and you beat someone ranked #1, that's really surprising! Your rank will jump significantly because you've proven you're better than the system thought.
The Expected Win
If you're Rank #1 and you beat a bunch of players ranked around #2000, that's not very surprising (though your rank still increases). The system already expected you to win, so the change is smaller.
The Key: Stay consistent and surprise the system! 😉
Weekly Updates
Your Global Rank is recalculated every Monday when weekly matches conclude. The system analyzes:
Your actual performance vs. expected performance (based on your rank and opponents)
Who you competed against (beating strong players helps more than beating weaker ones)
Your consistency over time (consistent performers get more reliable rankings)
Understanding Your Rank Number
Your Global Rank is a single number that represents your skill level. Lower numbers are better — Rank #1 is the top player, Rank #100 is better than Rank #500, and so on.
Why Your Rank Can Change Unexpectedly
Early in your journey: When you're new, your rank might increase even after a loss. This happens because the system is still learning your true skill level and becomes more confident as you play more matches.
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.
Consistency matters: Players who perform consistently well over multiple weeks tend to have more stable ranks than those with unpredictable results.
How to Improve Your Global Rank
Play regularly — Participate in weekly matches to give the system more data about your skill level
Surprise the system — Outperform expectations by beating players ranked higher than you
Stay consistent — Regular strong performances help the system accurately assess your skill
Compete against strong players — Being in higher leagues means you're competing against better players, which can boost your rank when you perform well
Rank vs. League
League: Your weekly competitive tier (Bronze, Silver, Gold, etc.) that resets each week based on match performance
Global Rank: Your long-term position among all players, which changes based on how well you perform compared to what's expected
Think of it this way: Your League is like your current form, while your Global Rank is your career ranking that adjusts based on whether you're meeting (or exceeding!) expectations.
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