LoL is a popular online multi battle arena game. It is undoubtedly the biggest PC game of all time. Besides, there exists a ranking system in this game. So, Every LoL player has to cross this ranking ladder to reach the top of the ranking system. So, today we are going to show you how this league of Legends Ranking system works. Besides this, we will also answer all the questions related to the LoL ranking system.
How do ranks work in LoL?
The league of legends ranking system includes 9 tiers, each tier splits into 4 divisions, with 4 being the lowest and 1 being the highest in that tier. So, Players progress in each division by earning league points (LP) from the games that they win. If the players win against a team with a higher matchmaking rating then they get more LP points. However, players will lose LP if they fail to win or perform badly.
What is Matchmaking Rank (MMR)?
MMR is a number riot given to each player based on their in-game skill level. Moreover, MMR determines how many league points a player gains or loses in each game. So, The higher a player’s matchmaking rank, the more LP they stand to win after winning a game. Moreover, players will lose less LP after a defeat in a game if they have a high MMR.
Different Ranks in the League of Legends ranking system
The nine tiers or ranks in League of Legends are Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster, and Challenger. Besides, Iron is the lowest tier or rank whereas Challenger is the highest rank in LoL. However, most of the players find themselves in the silver or gold tier, which shows how hard it is to progress in LoL rankings. Besides, To reach the Platinum tier and beyond, players must sharpen their game skills.
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League of Legends Ranking system Distribution
LoL releases ranking distributions of the different tiers before every season begins. So,The new ranking distribution for solo play is
| Iron | 7.1% |
| Bronze | 22% |
| Silver | 35% |
| Gold | 23% |
| Platinum | 7.9% |
| Diamond | 2.5% |
| Master | .032% |
| Grandmaster | .040% |
| Challenger | .017% |
However, This distribution of different tiers remains the same year after year. So, Most players always find themselves with a bronze, silver, or gold rank every year.
LoL ranked season 12 end date
LoL ranked season 12 started on January 7, 2022, and will end in November 2022.
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