Alpha Lab 2 includes our first attempt in-lobby Ranked play. We're eager to see what you think, but first you'll have to know how it works.
Qualifying for Ranked
We want you to be able to jump into Ranked as soon as you know the basics in Alpha Lab 2, which is why you can play Ranked games after hitting Account Level 3.
Finding A Ranked Match
Playing Ranked can be a big choice for some, which is why you have to deliberately jump into the matchmaker to participate.
Built-In Rematches
Each Ranked encounter includes at least one match, but you can rematch up to twice more in a best-of-three if you're looking to counterpick champions between matches and try new strats. Provided both parties want to fight again, of course!
Ranked Tiers
Like so many other of Riot's games, there's a hierarchy of Ranks for you to climb in your way to the top:
Each Rank is divided into three different tiers. For example:
- Iron
- Iron l
- Iron ll
- Iron lll
- Bronze
- Bronze l
- Bronze ll
- Bronze lll
- Etc.
The only exception is Grandmaster, which has no tiers. Instead, the top 500 players are promoted to Challenger.
RP (Ranked Points)
Win in a Ranked match, and you'll earn some RP, which you'll need to climb through each rank.
Each tier requires 100 RP for you to climb to the next tier. If you're in Tier III, then reaching RP will knock you up to Tier I of the next Rank. For example: If you are Gold III with 93 RP and gain 10 RP, you'll jump up to Platinum I with 3 RP.
Placements
You have to play through 5 Placement matches before taking an actual Rank. While you're able to duo with players who've already finished their Placement matches, be forewarned that you'll be pitted against slightly more skilled players as a result.
Leaving a Placement match will be considered a loss, so never give up!
Promotion and Demotion
Getting enough RP for the next Rank/Tier will immediately bring you to that tier, plus whatever extra RP you have left.
If you lost enough RP to drop below 0, you'll instead initially be dropped to 0 at your current Rank, giving you one last chance to step back up before demoting.
For example, if you are Silver I with 8 RP and lose 10 RP, you'll be left at Silver I with 0 RP instead of being demoted out of Silver. If you go on to lose another match after that and lose 10 more RP, you'll drop down to Bronze III with 90 RP.
Seasons
Since Alpha Lab 2 only lasts a few days, you don't have to worry about the ebb and flow of regular seasons. Expect more updates on how this system works as we approach full release.
Duo Ranked
2XKO is all about teaming up, so we've made it as easy as possible to queue up with a friend.
You can Duo with friends of any Rank all the way through Grandmaster. Granted, this will likely result in more challenging battles, so come prepared. You may also receive less RP so one high ranked friend can't power level the other. Earn your spot at the top!