We will be taking a look at Counter-Strike 2's ranked system so you can get a better understanding of how ratings work and use this information to your advantage to more easily climb up the competitive ladder to your desired rank.
We will also be going in-depth into what CS2 Ranks are, how many Ranks there are, and what are the key differences between CS2 and CS:GO. Let's get started!
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What Are CS2 Ranks?
Simply put, ranks in Counter-Strike 2 help the game to match you with players of a similar skill level. It calculates your win percentage, and your impact throughout games, to create a number (ELO) that places you in a certain skill group with other players.
There are some key differences in how Counter-Strike 2 evaluates your skill level and rank in comparison to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but players might find that the changes are not as drastic as one would imagine.
Ranks help you play competitively, but evenly-matched games so you can advance to a higher skill bracket, remain in the same rank, or demote to a lower ranking.
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How the Ranked System Works in CS2
Counter-Strike 2 has shifted things in the ranked system as now you have separate ranks for each map that you play in the competitive pool. There are currently 9 available maps for which you can be assigned a rank. You will need to win 10 matches to receive your initial ranking.
Here are the following maps that you can play to earn your ranked placement:
- Mirage
- Overpass
- Vertigo
- Ancient
- Inferno
- Nuke
- Anubis
- Dust II
- Office
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How Many Ranks Are There in CS2?
The current ranked system has 18 separate ranks that determine your general skill level. CS2 shares the same ranks that were used in CS:GO totaling 18 different ratings that you can achieve when playing competitively. Here are all of the ranks written down in ascending order:
- Silver I (S1)
- Silver II (S2)
- Silver III (S3)
- Silver IV (S4)
- Silver Elite (SE)
- Silver Elite Master (SEM)
- Gold Nova I (GN1)
- Gold Nova II (GN2)
- Gold Nova III (GN3)
- Gold Nova Master (GNM)
- Master Guardian I (MG1)
- Master Guardian II (MG2)
- Master Guardian Elite (MGE)
- Distinguished Master Guardian (DMG)
- Legendary Eagle (LE)
- Legendary Eagle Master (LEM)
- Supreme Master First Class (SMFC)
- Global Elite (GE)
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CS2 Premier Ranks
Premier is a different game mode that has its own ranked system as well. More and more players are utilizing this system, rather than the standard competitive one which has some flaws built in. CS2 Premier Ranks assign you a number ranging from 1 up to 30,000 and above for the best of the best. This number signifies your CS Rating within the Premier game mode.
Premier gives you a bit more information regarding your ranked placement as you can see where you stand ranked amongst other Premier players. CS2 Premier Ranks are also color-coded, here are all of the rankings:
- 4,999 and below – Gray
- 5,000 to 9,000 – Light Blue
- 10,000 to 14,999 – Blue
- 15,000 to 19,999 – Purple
- 20,000 to 24,999 – Fuchsia
- 25,000 to 29,999 – Red
- 30,000 and above – Gold
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CS2 FACEIT Ranks
There is another alternative to what CS2 has to offer called FACEIT. This ranking system utilizes a third-party client that allows you to play against the best players in the world, so if you are looking for a challenge, then you can give FACEIT a try.
Not only is this system better equipped to handle cheaters in your competitive games by using an intrusive anti-cheat, but your skills and game knowledge will improve exponentially. Keep in mind that you might lose a lot of games before you get better.
The ranks are distributed through a 10-level system in which every player starts at Level 3. You gain ELO if you win a game, and lose ELO if you lose a game. Here are all of the levels:
- 100 to 500 – Level 1
- 501 to 750 – Level 2
- 751 to 900 – Level 3
- 901 to 1,050 – Level 4
- 1,051 to 1,200 – Level 5
- 1,201 to 1,350 – Level 6
- 1,351 to 1,530 – Level 7
- 1,531 to 1,750 – Level 8
- 1,751 to 2,000 – Level 9
- 2,000+ – Level 10
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