Ranked is a system in Paladins designed to provide higher quality matches for competitive players. The current season of competitive play is Season 6. This Seasons are divided into Splits. Each Split has a duration between 3 and 6 months.
Contents
- 1 Description
- 2 Official Description
- 3 Ranked tiers and divisions
- 3.1 Tiers
- 3.2 Divisions
- 3.3 Information
- 3.3.1 Ranked Map Rotation
- 4 Rewards
- 4.1 Season 6
- 4.1.1 Split 1
- 4.2 Scoreboard Rewards
- 4.1 Season 6
- 5 Videos
- 5.1 Intro to Ranked
- 5.2 Dev Update - Season 3
- 6 Trivia
Description[ | ]
Welcome to Paladins Ranked. Paladins' in-game competitive mode will now allow players to progress as an account through each tier from Bronze to Grandmaster. As you play, you'll gain Triumph Points (or TP), and once you pass 100 TP in your current division, you are immediately promoted to the next division! If you are performing exceptionally in your current division, you may skip forward a few divisions when you're promoted.
Now is a great time to start your placement matches. During placements you can queue with one friend and depending on your performance you'll be placed in an appropriate division!
Official Description[ | ]
Battle your way to the top of the realm.
Ranked tiers and divisions[ | ]
Tiers[ | ]
Ranked has several tiers that players can be placed in, from Bronze to Grandmaster. Players without a tier will be set as Qualifying. Winning games will grant Triumph Points (TP). Earning 100 TP while on the last division of a tier will ascend the player into the next tier.
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Divisions[ | ]
Each tier, from Bronze to Diamond, is divided in 5 divisions. Earning 100 TP will cause the player to be promoted to the next division. Meanwhile, losing TP will eventually cause the player's rank to decay.
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Information[ | ]
- The game mode played in Ranked is Siege.
- Players are required to be at account level 15 and have at least 18 owned champions to access Ranked, champions in Free-Rotation do not count.
- During champion selection, each team can ban 4 champions so that neither team can use them. The first two bans for each team are selected at the start of the round, while the third and fourth bans are chosen after 3 members of each team have selected their champions. Additionally, the latest champion releases will be automatically unavailable in Ranked generally until the following update. Pick phase lasts 30s while the ban phase lasts 20s. An additional "bonus" of 60s will be added to each team if a player has not selected a champion past the pick phase. This bonus time is shared throughout all team members.
- Players must play 5 qualifier matches to be assigned into a tier.
- While in Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, players may queue together in groups of up to 5.
- While in Diamond, Master and Grandmaster tiers, players may queue together in groups of up to 2.
- Diamond Players may queue with Platinum tier players.
- Master and Grandmaster tiers have no divisions.
- Players in Gold tier or higher who lose matches or remain absent from Ranked for too long will lose TP, and eventually will be demoted to the previous division/tier. The decay stops at Gold 5.
- Players can reward other players who show positive attitudes in the community with Commendations. Commendation points and rewards reset every Ranked Season.
Ranked Map Rotation[ | ]
Each update, maps will be in either the Active or Reserved Map pool. Reserved maps will not appear while playing ranked during that update. Each new update will see some maps rotated in between the Active and Reserved pools.
Main article: Ranked/Map Rotation
Rewards[ | ]
There are several special rewards that can be earned for playing Ranked matches. Each season has its own exclusive rewards, with some rewards being tied to each split. Below the rewards of the current season are listed.
Main article: Ranked/Rewards
Season 6[ | ]
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Split 1[ | ]
- Treasure Chest: Gold Chest
- Play 5 placement matches
- Limited Avatar: Doombringer
- Play 25 Ranked matches
Scoreboard Rewards[ | ]
Players can earn 
Crystals by ending a season on Grandmaster leaderboard.
Videos[ | ]
Intro to Ranked[ | ]
Dev Update - Season 3[ | ]
Trivia[ | ]
- Prior to the gen:LOCK update, there were only 2 bans per team rather than 3.
- Prior to the Way of the Warrior update, the rank was not tied to the account, but to the individual champion. Each champion could have a different rank depending on how well they performed in Ranked. When loaded into the game, this rank was displayed as a frame around the champion - Qualifying Frame, Bronze Frame, Silver Frame, Gold Frame, Platinum Frame, Diamond Frame, Master Frame and Grandmaster Frame.
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I've been engrossed in the intricate mechanics of competitive gaming systems like the one found in Paladins for quite some time. My understanding stems from firsthand experience, diving deep into the nuances of Paladins' Ranked gameplay and exploring the intricacies of its tier and division structures.
Paladins' Ranked system is a methodical setup devised to elevate the competitive experience, ensuring players are matched against opponents of similar skill levels. The current iteration, Season 6, delineates its competitive calendar into Splits, each lasting between 3 to 6 months. These Splits segment the competitive journey and provide an evolving landscape for players to navigate.
At the core lie the tiers, starting from Bronze and culminating in the apex tier, Grandmaster. Progression within these tiers is marked by Triumph Points (TP), earned through victories. Accumulating 100 TP while in the final division of a tier propels players to the subsequent tier, signifying their ascent in skill and ranking.
Divisions, further segmenting tiers from Bronze to Diamond into five subsections, offer a nuanced progression path. Earning 100 TP within a division advances players to the subsequent one, whereas losing TP can lead to rank decay, a testament to the competitive rigor and the need for consistent performance.
Requirements to engage in Ranked gameplay encompass an account level of 15 and ownership of at least 18 champions. These prerequisites ensure a baseline proficiency and familiarity with multiple champions, pivotal for strategic diversity in competitive matches.
Ban phases during champion selection add a strategic layer, allowing teams to strategically exclude certain champions from the match. The ban phase unfolds in stages, balancing the selection process and influencing the ensuing gameplay dynamics.
Group dynamics within Ranked mode vary across tiers, with allowances for larger group sizes in lower tiers (Bronze to Platinum) compared to the restricted group sizes in higher tiers (Diamond and above). Furthermore, maintenance of rank in Gold tier and beyond demands consistent activity, with inactivity leading to TP loss and potential demotion.
The intricacies extend to map rotations, with periodic updates alternating maps between the Active and Reserved pools, enriching the competitive landscape by introducing diverse battlegrounds for players to contend on.
This meticulous setup intertwines progression, strategic selection, and a nuanced tier system, crafting an immersive and challenging competitive environment for Paladins players seeking to ascend the ranks and claim their place among the game's elite.
