CS2 Ranking System Explained
Complete guide to all 18 competitive ranks and Premier ELO rating
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All 18 CS2 Ranks
Silver (6 ranks)
- Silver 1-4
- Silver Elite
- Silver Elite Master
Gold Nova (4 ranks)
- Gold Nova 1-3
- Gold Nova Master
Master Guardian (4 ranks)
- MG 1-2
- MG Elite
- DMG
Eagle (2 ranks)
- Legendary Eagle
- LE Master
Supreme (2 ranks)
- Supreme Master First Class
- Global Elite
How to Rank Up Faster
✓ Do This
- • Win matches consistently
- • Get MVP stars
- • Win rounds (not just matches)
- • Play with consistent teammates
- • Complete 10 placement matches
✗ Avoid This
- • Abandoning matches
- • Team killing
- • Getting kicked by team
- • Long losing streaks
- • Toxic behavior
Premier Mode Rating
Premier uses ELO rating from 0-40,000 instead of traditional ranks. Higher rating = better opponents and leaderboard position.
0-5,000
Beginner
10,000-20,000
Intermediate
25,000+
Advanced/Pro
FAQ
How many CS2 ranks are there?
18 competitive ranks from Silver 1 to Global Elite, plus Premier mode ELO rating system.
What is the average CS2 rank?
Gold Nova 2-3 is the average rank, with ~35% of players in Gold Nova range.
Can you lose your CS2 rank?
Yes, ranks decay after 30 days of inactivity. Play one match to restore your rank.