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== Overview ==

Players can view their ranks and the leaderboards in the rank menu in the [[Hideout]], represented by a chalkboard that displays the player's current rank or placement progress and their performance in their most recent ranked match. The machine next to the chalkboard ~~shows~~ the player's recent match results as well (red for losses and green for wins).

[[File:Ranked terminal.jpg|thumb|The Ranked terminal]]

Players can view their ranks and the leaderboards in the rank menu in the [[Hideout]], represented by a chalkboard that displays the player's current rank or placement progress and their performance in their most recent ranked match. The machine next to the chalkboard prints a ticker tape showing the player's recent match results as well (red for losses and green for wins).

Players eligible for Ranked must complete 8 placement matches. Upon completing placements, the highest '''starting rank''' a player can achieve is Oracle VI.

=== Requirements ===

~~Players need~~ the following requirements ~~to play ranked mode~~:

Ranked mode has the following minimum requirements:

* 60 wins in standard mode

* 3 heroes unlocked for ranked

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=== Rank Points ===

Players will win or lose around ~~250~~ rank points for each match, slightly adjusted based on matchmaking and ~~performance~~.

Players will win or lose around 300 rank points for each match, slightly adjusted based on matchmaking quality and increased on win streaks.

Ranking up a subrank requires 1000 points, and ranking up to the next rank requires 2000 points. The exception is Eternus, in which the rank requirements per subrank are instead percentile-based.

Upon reaching the lowest threshold in a subrank, the player has 2 matches of rank protection before ranking down. Before going down a full rank, they have 5 matches of rank protection.

Upon reaching the lowest threshold in a subrank, the player has 2 matches of rank protection before ranking down. Before going down a full rank, they have 5 matches of rank protection. This is indicated by shield icons under the player's rank progress bar.

Players on a win streak earn bonus rank points starting at their 3rd consecutive win with 70 points, increasing by 20 points for each subsequent win, up to a maximum cap of 130 points at 6 wins.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"

|+Eternus subrank percentiles

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=== Pre-Match phase ===

During the pre-match phase, players have 30 seconds to switch lanes, and/or change to ~~a different~~ hero that they have ~~queued for~~. Each player can only change heroes once. Players can't see if the enemy team has changed heroes. If a player tries to change to a hero that another player in either team has already picked, that hero will be unavailable for them.

During the pre-match phase, players have 30 seconds to switch lanes, and/or change to another hero that they have unlocked by opening the "Change Hero" menu. Each player can only change heroes once. Players can't see if the enemy team has changed heroes. If a player tries to change to a hero that another player in either team has already picked, that hero will be unavailable for them.

3 heroes can be banned in ranked matches (1 more than in Standard).

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| 0 || [[File:Rank Obscurus Badge.webp|150px]] || || Obscurus (Unranked) || -

|-

| 1 || [[File:Rank Initiate Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank initiate chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Initiate || Brick

| 1 || [[File:Rank Initiate Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank01_chalk.webp|75px]] || Initiate || Brick

|-

| 2 || [[File:Rank Seeker Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank seeker chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Seeker || Stone

| 2 || [[File:Rank Seeker Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank02_chalk.webp|75px]] || Seeker || Stone

|-

| 3 || [[File:Rank Acolyte Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank acolyte chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Acolyte || Iron

| 3 || [[File:Rank Acolyte Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank03_chalk.webp|75px]] || Acolyte || Iron

|-

| 4 || [[File:Rank Sentinel Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank sentinel chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Sentinel || Bronze

| 4 || [[File:Rank Sentinel Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank04_chalk.webp|75px]] || Sentinel || Bronze

|-

| 5 || [[File:Rank Mystic Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank mystic chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Mystic || Silver

| 5 || [[File:Rank Mystic Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank05_chalk.webp|75px]] || Mystic || Silver

|-

| 6 || [[File:Rank Ritualist Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank ritualist chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Ritualist || Gold

| 6 || [[File:Rank Ritualist Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank06_chalk.webp|75px]] || Ritualist || Gold

|-

| 7 || [[File:Rank Emissary Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank emissary chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Emissary || Platinum

| 7 || [[File:Rank Emissary Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank07_chalk.webp|75px]] || Emissary || Platinum

|-

| 8 || [[File:Rank Oracle Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank oracle chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Oracle || Diamond

| 8 || [[File:Rank Oracle Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank08_chalk.webp|75px]] || Oracle || Diamond

|-

| 9 || [[File:Rank Phantom Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank phantom chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Phantom || -

| 9 || [[File:Rank Phantom Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank09_chalk.webp|75px]] || Phantom || -

|-

| 10 || [[File:Rank Ascendant Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank ascendant chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Ascendant || -

| 10 || [[File:Rank Ascendant Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank10_chalk.webp|75px]] || Ascendant || -

|-

| 11 || [[File:Rank Eternus Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:~~Rank eternus chalkboard~~.webp|75px]] || Eternus || -

| 11 || [[File:Rank Eternus Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank11_chalk.webp|75px]] || Eternus || -

|}

== Update history ==

== Gallery ==

FIle:chalk doodle 01.webp|Chalk doodle 01

FIle:chalk doodle 02.webp|Chalk doodle 02

FIle:chalk doodle 03.webp|Chalk doodle 03

FIle:chalk doodle 04.webp|Chalk doodle 04

FIle:chalk doodle 05.webp|Chalk doodle 05

FIle:chalk doodle 06.webp|Chalk doodle 06

FIle:chalk doodle 07.webp|Chalk doodle 07

FIle:chalk doodle 08.webp|Chalk doodle 08

FIle:chalk doodle 09.webp|Chalk doodle 09

File:chalk happyface.webp|If the last game was won

File:chalk sadface.webp|If the last game was lost

File:chalk rankprotect.webp|When the player has rank protection

File:chalk check.webp

</gallery>

== References ==

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 == Overview ==
-Players can view their ranks and the leaderboards in the rank menu in the [[Hideout]], represented by a chalkboard that displays the player's current rank or placement progress and their performance in their most recent ranked match. The machine next to the chalkboard shows the player's recent match results as well (red for losses and green for wins).
+[[File:Ranked terminal.jpg|thumb|The Ranked terminal]]
+Players can view their ranks and the leaderboards in the rank menu in the [[Hideout]], represented by a chalkboard that displays the player's current rank or placement progress and their performance in their most recent ranked match. The machine next to the chalkboard prints a ticker tape showing the player's recent match results as well (red for losses and green for wins).
 Players eligible for Ranked must complete 8 placement matches. Upon completing placements, the highest '''starting rank''' a player can achieve is Oracle VI.
 === Requirements ===
-Players need the following requirements to play ranked mode:
+Ranked mode has the following minimum requirements:
 * 60 wins in standard mode
 * 3 heroes unlocked for ranked
@@ Line 21: / Line 22: @@
 === Rank Points ===
-Players will win or lose around 250 rank points for each match, slightly adjusted based on matchmaking and performance.
+Players will win or lose around 300 rank points for each match, slightly adjusted based on matchmaking quality and increased on win streaks.
 Ranking up a subrank requires 1000 points, and ranking up to the next rank requires 2000 points. The exception is Eternus, in which the rank requirements per subrank are instead percentile-based.
-Upon reaching the lowest threshold in a subrank, the player has 2 matches of rank protection before ranking down. Before going down a full rank, they have 5 matches of rank protection.
+Upon reaching the lowest threshold in a subrank, the player has 2 matches of rank protection before ranking down. Before going down a full rank, they have 5 matches of rank protection. This is indicated by shield icons under the player's rank progress bar.
+Players on a win streak earn bonus rank points starting at their 3rd consecutive win with 70 points, increasing by 20 points for each subsequent win, up to a maximum cap of 130 points at 6 wins.
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 |+Eternus subrank percentiles
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 === Pre-Match phase ===
-During the pre-match phase, players have 30 seconds to switch lanes, and/or change to a different hero that they have queued for. Each player can only change heroes once. Players can't see if the enemy team has changed heroes. If a player tries to change to a hero that another player in either team has already picked, that hero will be unavailable for them.
+During the pre-match phase, players have 30 seconds to switch lanes, and/or change to another hero that they have unlocked by opening the "Change Hero" menu. Each player can only change heroes once. Players can't see if the enemy team has changed heroes. If a player tries to change to a hero that another player in either team has already picked, that hero will be unavailable for them.
 heroes can be banned in ranked matches (1 more than in Standard).
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 | 0 || [[File:Rank Obscurus Badge.webp|150px]] ||  || Obscurus (Unranked) || -
 |-
-| 1 || [[File:Rank Initiate Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank initiate chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Initiate || Brick
+| 1 || [[File:Rank Initiate Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank01_chalk.webp|75px]] || Initiate || Brick
 |-
-| 2 || [[File:Rank Seeker Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank seeker chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Seeker || Stone
+| 2 || [[File:Rank Seeker Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank02_chalk.webp|75px]] || Seeker || Stone
 |-
-| 3 || [[File:Rank Acolyte Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank acolyte chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Acolyte || Iron
+| 3 || [[File:Rank Acolyte Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank03_chalk.webp|75px]] || Acolyte || Iron
 |-
-| 4 || [[File:Rank Sentinel Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank sentinel chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Sentinel || Bronze
+| 4 || [[File:Rank Sentinel Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank04_chalk.webp|75px]] || Sentinel || Bronze
 |-
-| 5 || [[File:Rank Mystic Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank mystic chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Mystic || Silver
+| 5 || [[File:Rank Mystic Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank05_chalk.webp|75px]] || Mystic || Silver
 |-
-| 6 || [[File:Rank Ritualist Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank ritualist chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Ritualist || Gold
+| 6 || [[File:Rank Ritualist Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank06_chalk.webp|75px]] || Ritualist || Gold
 |-
-| 7 || [[File:Rank Emissary Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank emissary chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Emissary || Platinum
+| 7 || [[File:Rank Emissary Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank07_chalk.webp|75px]] || Emissary || Platinum
 |-
-| 8 || [[File:Rank Oracle Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank oracle chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Oracle || Diamond
+| 8 || [[File:Rank Oracle Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank08_chalk.webp|75px]] || Oracle || Diamond
 |-
-| 9 || [[File:Rank Phantom Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank phantom chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Phantom || -
+| 9 || [[File:Rank Phantom Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank09_chalk.webp|75px]] || Phantom || -
 |-
-| 10 || [[File:Rank Ascendant Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank ascendant chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Ascendant || -
+| 10 || [[File:Rank Ascendant Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank10_chalk.webp|75px]] || Ascendant || -
 |-
-| 11 || [[File:Rank Eternus Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank eternus chalkboard.webp|75px]] || Eternus || -
+| 11 || [[File:Rank Eternus Badge.webp|150px]] || [[File:Rank11_chalk.webp|75px]] || Eternus || -
 |}
 == Update history ==
 {{Update history}}
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+FIle:chalk doodle 01.webp|Chalk doodle 01
+FIle:chalk doodle 02.webp|Chalk doodle 02
+FIle:chalk doodle 03.webp|Chalk doodle 03
+FIle:chalk doodle 04.webp|Chalk doodle 04
+FIle:chalk doodle 05.webp|Chalk doodle 05
+FIle:chalk doodle 06.webp|Chalk doodle 06
+FIle:chalk doodle 07.webp|Chalk doodle 07
+FIle:chalk doodle 08.webp|Chalk doodle 08
+FIle:chalk doodle 09.webp|Chalk doodle 09
+File:chalk happyface.webp|If the last game was won
+File:chalk sadface.webp|If the last game was lost
+File:chalk rankprotect.webp|When the player has rank protection
+File:chalk check.webp
+</gallery>
 == References ==