Ranks from Rainbow Six Siege & How They Work

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Gaming expert Jose Rivera explains the updated 3.0 ranked system for your R6 competitive games

Co-authored by Jose Rivera and Hunter Rising

Last Updated: July 1, 2026 Fact Checked

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• All Siege Ranks
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• How Ranks Work
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• Ranked 2.0 vs. 3.0
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• Tracking Rank
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• How Team Rank Is Calculated
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• Squad Restrictions & Match Rules
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• Tips to Rank Up Fast
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• What’s Next
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Rainbow Six Siege ranks let you know someone’s skill level at a glance and help determine who you play against. With the new Ranked 3.0 update, some changes were made to the ranks to keep the game fair, and we’ll break down all the changes. We’ve partnered with a gaming expert to help us walk you through how ranks work and how to progress through them so you reach Champion level!

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Gaming expert Jose Rivera says the ranks in Rainbow Six Siege from lowest to highest are Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, and Champion. Each rank has 5 separate divisions to progress through. Earn Rank Points to advance to the next rank by winning matches and facing difficult opponents.

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All Ranks in Rainbow Six Siege

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   There are 40 Ranks in Rainbow Six Siege after the 3.0 update. According to Rivera, Ranked 3.0 organizes its ladder into 8 skill tiers, each split into 5 divisions, for 40 total ranks below the top tier. Every tier represents a meaningfully different standard, not just a higher number. The rank levels start at Copper and progress all the way up to Champion. The divisions are labeled with V (5) being the lowest and I (1) being the highest. When you complete Division I on each rank, you level up to the next rank. From lowest to highest, the ranks are:

   • Copper: V, IV, III, II, I
     • Rivera says this is the entry level. Players are still learning basic rules and operator fundamentals.
   • Bronze: V, IV, III, II, I
     • According to Rivera, this is when players develop core awareness and game sense.
   • Silver: V, IV, III, II, I
     • At this point, players have a solid understanding of core mechanics and operator abilities, Rivera says.
   • Gold: V, IV, III, II, I
     • "Players are comfortable with the current meta, callouts, and rotations,” Rivera says.
   • Platinum: V, IV, III, II, I
     • Rivera says these players have strong individual skill paired with consistent team awareness.
   • Emerald: V, IV, III, II, I
     • “This is high-level play backed by strong map knowledge and preparation, says Rivera.
   • Diamond: V, IV, III, II, I
     • “These are near-professional players with macro strategy, consistent fragging, and elite game sense, according to Rivera.
   • Champion: V, IV, III, II, I
     • Rivera says these are the best players in the world.

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Jose Rivera, also known as Ricky Flicks, is a gaming expert and content creator with over 5 years of experience. He specializes in creating content that blends culture, comedy, and commentary.
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How do ranks work in Rainbow Six Siege?

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   Compete in 5 placement matches to determine your starting rank. The Ranked 3.0 update added placement matches that everyone has to complete before receiving a rank. During these matches, you earn a boosted number of Rank Points (RP) based on how well you play. After you’re finished with your placement matches, you’ll get assigned to the rank and division matching your skill level.

   • Essentially, according to Rivera, your visible rank and your matchmaking rank are now the same number.
   • During placement matches, you can squad up with any player you want, regardless of their ranks from previous seasons. “You can play your placement matches with friends of any rank, since the usual squad rank restrictions are lifted for this window,” Rivera says.
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   Gain or lose Rank Points each match based on your performance. Each time you win a match, you earn Rank Points based on how well you did during the match and the skill levels of your opponents. “Beating a stronger team earns more RP than beating a weaker one,” says Rivera. So, if you play against people with a higher rank, you earn more Rank Points. However, Rivera says if you lose Rank Points whenever you lose a match, and if the other players have a lower rank than you, you could lose points.

   • Rivera says Ranked 3.0 keeps the Demotion Shield that was introduced in 2.0. If you would be demoted to a lower rank but you started the match with some Rank points, you just drop down to 0 RP. If you lose another match, then you go down a rank.
   • “This protection only activates if you started that match with RP above 0 to begin with,” Rivera continues. “It's a buffer against a single bad match, not a permanent Floor.”
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   Advance to the next rank every 100 Rank Points. According to Rivera, there’s now post-match transparency, which directly addresses the confusion that defined Ranked 2.0. Rank Points are tracked on your profile, and whenever you reach 100 RP, you immediately rank up to the next division or rank. Your Rank Point counter will reset to 0, and you’ll gain any remainder that you earned from the previous match.
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What changed from Ranked 2.0 in Ranked 3.0?

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   Ranked 3.0 removes hidden skill levels used for matchmaking. The Ranked 2.0 system had visible Rank Points, but used a hidden MMR (matchmaking rating) to determine your skill level. Because it was difficult for players to know their true skill levels, 3.0 got rid of the MMR rating and now bases your skill level using how many Rank Points you’ve earned.

   • “Previously, an invisible skill rating operated behind the scenes, separate from your visible rank, and it could cause RP gains and losses that didn't match what players expected to happen after a match. Ubisoft's own framing for the new system is direct: skill is rank,” explains Rivera.
   • Rivera says this replaces a confusing hidden rating system with something refreshingly direct: the rank you see is the rank that determines your matches.
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   The 3.0 update adds divisions to the Champion rank. Rivera says that before Ranked 3.0, the Champion rank only had a single division. Now with the new update, Champion is split into 5 divisions just like every other rank level. You’ll have to keep earning Rank Points to reach the highest Champion I tier.
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How to Track Your Rainbow Six Siege Rank

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   Check your Career overview on the official Ubisoft page. Visit the Rainbow 6 Career tracker and log in to your Ubisoft account. Once you’re signed in, you’ll see your current rank, reputation, and all of your stats for all of your ranked online matches.
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   Use a third-party tracker to see more detailed stat breakdowns. Sites like Tracker Network and Stats.CC let you sign in with your PlayStation, Xbox, or Ubisoft account so you can see your lifetime stats. These sites give you even more stats to look at and show your rank history throughout your matches.
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How Team Rank Is Calculated

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1. Matchmaking doesn't just look at your individual rank. Rivera explains, “Your squad's combined team rank is calculated by averaging the group's ranks, then weighting that average toward the highest-ranked player if there's a significant skill gap within the squad. This change directly closes the door on boosting.”

   • “A high-ranking player queuing with lower-ranked friends can no longer coast through easy lobbies without consequence,” Rivera continues. “The system recognizes the gap and adjusts RP gains and losses accordingly, which keeps the ladder honest for everyone the squad ends up facing.”

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Squad Restrictions & Ranked Match Rules to Know

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   Squad restrictions Rivera says these particular structural details rarely get covered in surface-level rank explainers, but they shape the experience far more than the point system does. Walking in expecting Quick Play's pace and format is the fastest way to get caught off guard. He explains:

   • Copper through Emerald — Can queue with players within three full ranks of themselves.
   • Diamond and Champion — Restricted to players within two full ranks, reflecting how much more sensitive matchmaking becomes at the top of the ladder.
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   Ranked match rules Rivera also mentions some key ranked match rules that you should know to improve your experience. He recommends that you keep the following rules in mind:

   • Level requirement — Ranked mode requires reaching Level 50, a notably higher threshold than the Level 10 or 15 some players assume based on other modes.
   • Match format — Best of 5 rounds. A team needs at least 4 round wins to take the match; if both teams reach 3 wins, overtime begins and continues until one team leads by 2.
   • Round length — 3 minutes per round, shorter than Quick Play.
   • Abandon penalty — Leaving a match before it ends results in a 30-minute ban from both Ranked and Unranked play, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses.
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How to Rank Up Quickly in Rainbow Six Siege

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   Warm up with unranked matches. Playing a ranked match right away puts a lot of stakes on your first match of the day. Go into the training mode or play a few unranked games. Loosen up and get a feel for the game again. After a game or two, you’ll feel a lot more prepared and alert during your ranked games.
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   Stick with a single operator while you rank up. Instead of trying out different operators every time you play, find one that you like playing with and try to choose them each time. That way, you learn their playstyle even more and improve your skills.

   • If you’re in the Bronze rank, take time to experiment with different operators until you find one that helps you win consistently.
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   Learn the different maps and locations. Go to the Training tab in the menu and select Target Drill to learn the map layouts and common areas where other players could spawn during a game. Try to familiarize yourself with the names of the different locations listed near the compass on screen so you can call them out during a real match.

   • Rivera says there are map and operator bans in place. “A Map Ban phase lets players vote out maps at the start of a lobby. A separate Pick and Ban phase lets both teams ban an Attacker and Defender operator before the match begins.”
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   Do aim training for better accuracy. Go through the training modes in the game, and focus on reacting quickly and lining up your shots. Get a feel for each weapon and practice keeping the reticle in the same spot while you’re shooting. Having better aim can help you confirm enemy kills so you’re more likely to win the match.
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   Communicate with your teammates to work together. If you’re able to get on the in-game voice chat, call out whenever you see an enemy so you can strategize with each other. With a more coordinated attack or defense, you have a higher likelihood of winning your match and earning Rank Points.
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What’s Coming Next in Rainbow Six

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1. According to Rivera, new changes are on the way. “A new tier called Legend Division is planned above Champion for Season 3 of the current year, and it works differently from everything below it,” he says. He shares the following details:

   • Eligibility — Players must reach Platinum or higher in Season 2, then reach Champion in Season 3 to qualify.
   • Security requirements — Enrollment in the R6ShieldGuard Secure Platform and app-based two-factor authentication are mandatory, a direct response to past hacking incidents affecting the competitive scene.
   • Platform availability — Legend Division debuts exclusively on PC, with console eligibility to be confirmed separately.
   • Format — Rather than a ranked ladder like Champion I through V, Legend functions as a real-time leaderboard. Players don't get relegated back to Champion mid-season; their position simply shifts based on ongoing rank point accumulation.
   • Why it matters: According to Rivera, “Legend Division signals that Ubisoft is treating the very top of competitive Siege less like a rank to reach and more like a live leaderboard to compete on, with security measures built in from the start given the stakes involved at that level.”

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