League of Legends Ranks: MMR, LP, Rank Levels and Divisions
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The ranking system in League of Legends is one of the main competitive elements of the game, which is a direct indicator of a player's skill level in relation to his opponents. In this article, we will take a detailed look at League of Legends ranks, and how the ranking system device of the popular MOBA strategy game.
What is MMR in League Of Legends?
MMR or Matchmaking Rating is a hidden ranking indicator that determines the selection of players in matches. Unlike the rank that a player sees, the MMR has a direct impact on who a player will meet in a match. It rises or falls depending on the results of each match and also affects the amount of LP (League Points) a player receives.
Thus, we can conclude that League of Legends has two rating systems:
LP - the visible rating that a player earns or loses at the end of each match. It determines the rank and division, and also changes depending on the results of each match.
MMR is a hidden rating that affects the selection of players in ranked matches. It determines not only the skill of allies and opponents, but also the amount of LP that a player will gain or lose as a result of the match.
What is ELO in League of Legends?
The ELO ranking system, which was originally developed for chess, is used to determine the level of League of Legends players based on the statistics of their wins and losses. In League of Legends, the ELO system is introduced in the form of MMR (Matchmaking Rating), the value of which directly affects the selection of opponents in matches.
In League of Legends, the visible ranking system is divided into divisions and tiers, but the MMR or ELO remains the main internal indicators of the level of play, influencing which opponents or allies a player will face.
League of Legends Tiers and Divisions
LoL ranks are divided into 10 Tiers, with 4 divisions in each level.
Rank | Description |
|---|---|
| The starting rank assigned to newcomers. |
| Includes players with a basic understanding of the game. |
| Intermediate level, which includes most players. |
| Includes above average players as well as access to seasonal rewards. |
| A rank that requires a good understanding of the fundamentals and mechanics of the game. |
| A transitional rank between Platinum and Diamond, introduced to distribute players more evenly. |
| A rank that includes the best amateur players. Requires a high level of skill. |
| A rank that defines the elite players who aspire to make it to the pro scene. |
| A rank that recognizes the best players in the region. |
| The top 200-300 best players in a region. |
Iron (IV - I)
Bronze (IV - I)
Silver (IV - I)
Gold (IV - I)
Platinum (IV - I)
Emerald (IV - I)
Diamond (IV - I)
Master
Grandmaster
ChallengerWhen a player reaches 100 LP at the next level, access to a promo series is opened to increase the Tier or division, during which a number of matches must be won.
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League Of Legends Rank Distribution
In League of Legends, most players fall into the Silver and Gold tiers. The most common divisions are Silver IV, where 7.9% of all accounts fall into, and Gold IV, where 7.2% of players fall into. Since these ranks are easily obtained with steady play, we can conclude that a large portion of the community possesses an average level of skill in League of Legends. The fact that there are also quite a few players in the Iron and Bronze tiers, this may point to the fact that a significant portion of newcomers and those who do not log into the game regularly find it difficult to rank up.
The sharp drop in the number of players starting at Diamond tier shows that only a small number of the game's most persistent fans reach the top of the rank ladder.
Here is a table of the rank distribution in League of Legends, showing the percentage of players in each level:
Rank | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| 4.1 |
| 4.1 |
| 3.6 |
| 2.8 |
| 6.3 |
| 5.3 |
| 5.3 |
| 4.0 |
| 7.9 |
| 5.8 |
| 5.1 |
| 3.5 |
| 7.2 |
| 4.7 |
| 3.9 |
| 2.6 |
| 5.1 |
| 3.0 |
| 2.2 |
| 1.4 |
| 3.5 |
| 2.0 |
| 1.4 |
| 0.85 |
| 1.4 |
| 0.66 |
| 0.39 |
| 0.20 |
| 0.23 |
| 0.045 |
| 0.015 |
How To Unlock Ranked League Of Legends
To gain access to ranked matches in League of Legends, a player must first reach level 30 of the account. It is also necessary to open at least 20 champions, which will allow the system to correctly pick up the match. This entry threshold ensures that the player has mastered the basic skills before starting to play in competitive mode. Once these two conditions are met, the player will be able to participate in ranked matches in modes such as Solo/Duo or Flex.
How to rank up in League of Legends
Rank increase occurs through participation in the promotional series, which is carried out according to the following algorithm:
If a player accumulates 100 LP in the current division, they move into a promo series for rank up to the next level.
In order for a promo series to count, you must win at least two matches out of three.
If successful, the player is promoted and the unsuccessful players remain in their division, continuing to accumulate LP for another attempt.
This approach allows you to test a player's readiness to move up to the next level before they gain access to more challenging matches.
LoL Seasonal Rank Drop
League of Legends has a “soft” rank reset system, where each new season starts with a rank adjustment, but the MMR remains approximately the same. This approach allows a player to quickly regain his previous position without having to move up the ranking ladder again. For this reason, players from Platinum level and above face a rank loss in case of a long break when the level is guaranteed to drop during the seasonal reset, after which the player has to restore it again and again in a highly competitive environment.
LoL Ranks Rewards
In each League of Legends game season, members receive unique rewards, such as skins, profile icons, loading screen frames, and other cosmetic items. The prestige of the award depends on the rank a player has achieved by the end of the season. Players of rank Gold and above will receive exclusive rewards at the end of the season.
Who is now the first rank in League of Legends?
Currently, the player with the nickname STEPZ holds the first position in the ranking of the best League of Legend players. At the maximum Challenger rank he currently has 2,069 LP and a winrate of 60.4%. He is not currently tied to any team, but is streaming on Twitch and YouTube.
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Conclusion
The ranking system in League of Legends is quite complicated to understand, but knowing its peculiarities and following simple recommendations helps players to develop more successfully in the game.
