Warzone Ranked Resurgence: Skill Divisions, SR, Ranks & SBMM explained

Ranked Play is finally coming to Warzone in the form of Ranked Resurgence in Season 2, taking place on the returning Fortune’s Keep. So, here’s everything you need to know about Skill Divisions, SR, Ranks, and more in Warzone Ranked Play.

Warzone Season 2 is set to be a major update to the CoD battle royale, bringing plenty of new content for players to get stuck into. The update is bringing the usual new weapons and Battle Pass, as well Zombies Power-Ups as part of The Walking Dead collab.

Arguably the biggest addition is Warzone Ranked Play, which is coming as Ranked Resurgence on Fortune’s Keep, the popular map making its long-awaited comeback. A competitive mode hasn’t been seen in the game since Urzikstan launched, so you might need a refresher on how the Skill Divisions and Ranks work.

Here’s everything you need to know about Ranks, Skill Divisions, SR, and more in Warzone Ranked Play.

Warzone Ranked Play Skill Divisions explained

Warzone Ranked Play features seven Skill Divisions and a Top 250 tier, just like the Modern Warfare 3 version of the competitive mode. All players start in Bronze 1, before climbing the ladder by earning Skill Rating.

The devs revealed the SR needed for each Skill Division in the Season 2 blog, so check out the requirements below:

Bronze – 0-899 SR
Silver – 900-2,099 SR
Gold – 2,100-3,599 SR
Platinum – 3,600-5,399 SR
Diamond – 5,400-7,499 SR
Crimson – 7,500-9,999 SR
Iridescent – 10,000 SR minimum
Top 250 – 10,000+ SR

There are seven Skill Divisions in Warzone Ranked Play.

Each Skill Division from Bronze to Crimson also has three sub-tiers from one to three. Meanwhile, the best players in Iridescent will appear on the Top 250 leaderboard to show off their prowess to the rest of the community.

At the start of the new season, a Ranked reset will take place and knock every player down by three sub-tiers, equating to one full Skill Division. That being said, the highest starting point after the reset is Diamond 1, so Crimson 2 players and above will be pushed back even further.

How to get SR in Warzone Ranked Resurgence

Skill Rating (SR) is earned based on kills, assists, and placements in Warzone Ranked Play. At the end of each match, all players will gain Skill Rating based on how they performed individually, as well as how the squad faired overall.

The catch is that each Warzone Ranked Play match costs an SR entry fee, which rises based on the Skill Division you’re in. This means that it’s possible to finish a match with less SR than before, resulting in you slipping down the rankings.

Since Ranked Resurgence takes place on the smaller Fortune’s Keep map, the devs have introduced a number of tweaks to the amount of SR earned. Check them out below, as mentioned in the official blog:

Placement

Teams Remaining: 14 – SR = 0
Teams Remaining: 10 – SR = 15
Teams Remaining: 8 – SR = 30
Teams Remaining: 6 – SR = 45
Teams Remaining: 5 – SR = 60
Teams Remaining: 4 – SR = 80
Teams Remaining: 3 – SR = 100
Teams Remaining: 2 – SR = 125
Teams Remaining: 1 – SR = 150

Kills & assists

Teams Remaining: 9+ (SR Per Kill/Assist = 5 – SR Per Non-Assisted Kill = 2)
Teams Remaining: 8 (SR Per Kill/Assist = 7 – SR Per Non-Assisted Kill = 3)
Teams Remaining: 3 (SR Per Kill/Assist = 15 – SR Per Non-Assisted Kill = 7)

Warzone players can also complete a handful of Season SR Challenges once per season to earn a large Skill Rating boost instantly. Check them out below:

First Kill or Assist: +100 SR
10 Kills or Assists: +100 SR
25 Kills or Assists: +100 SR
50 Kills or Assists: +100 SR
100 Kills or Assists: +100 SR
Reach Top 8 Squad: +100 SR
Reach Top 5 Squad: +100 SR
Reach Top 3 Squad: +100 SR
Win a Match: +200 SR

Skill Division reset at the start of each season.

What are Ranks in Warzone Ranked Play?

Ranks are a different type of progression in Warzone Ranked Play that doesn’t reset at the start of each season. They are based on how many times a player has placed highly in a match and carry over between updates.

Unlike MW3, which tracks Ranks based on wins, Warzone Resurgence Ranked awards up to three Stars based on how long a squad lasts. The requirements are as follows:

Top 8: One Star
Top 5: Two Stars
Win: Three Stars

After earning a set amount of Stars, players will graduate to the next Rank, earning exclusive rewards along the way.

Warzone Ranked Resurgence SBMM explained

Warzone Ranked Resurgence also features a skill-based matchmaking system, designed to create lobbies containing players of an equal quality. For example, if you’re a Bronze player, you will likely find yourself up against squads of a similar level.

However, this obviously becomes more complicated when players of a different Skill Division party up and play together. So, don’t be surprised if you run into a handful of teams that seem slightly better on paper during matches.

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