FACEIT is arguably the most popular Counter-Strike 2 platform, which practices a ranking system that is largely different from the in-game modes like Premier or Competitive. Understanding how the FACEIT ranking system works is extremely important if you are expecting to get serious with the game of Counter-Strike, given how the community values your ranking in FACEIT more than Premier.
FACEIT uses an Elo-based ranking system similar to other competitive modes, but in a more transparent fashion. Players are given a default Elo usually around 1000 when they create a FACEIT account, and the results of the matches they play determine how that number changes.
To put it simply, winning a match gives you Elo, and losing one takes it away. The amount gained or lost depends on the average Elo of the teams. Beating a team with a higher Average Elo will give you a higher reward, and losing to the same opponent will give you a softer penalty.
The ELO Ratings Explained
FACEIT Elo values aren’t just numbers. They translate to levels that give us an idea about the skill level of the player. Ranking from Level 1 (lowest) to Level 10 (Highest), each level corresponds to a specific Elo range, which is as follows:
- Level 1: 100 – 500 Elo
- Level 2: 501 – 750 Elo
- Level 3: 751 – 900 Elo
- Level 4: 901 – 1050 Elo
- Level 5: 1051 – 1200 Elo
- Level 6: 1201 – 1350 Elo
- Level 7: 1351 – 1530 Elo
- Level 8: 1531 – 1750 Elo
- Level 9: 1751 – 2000 Elo
- Level 10: 2001+ Elo
Seasonal Reset Explained
FACEIT has freshly introduced a Seasonal Reset system to keep the competitive environment fresh and fair. When a new Season starts, players are hit with a soft Elo reset, pushing them closer to the average, especially the ones who have played fewer matches compared to regular players. This helps keep the ranking fair and competitive, allowing active players to climb and get paired with other players of a similar skill level.
Once a new Season starts, players must play 10 matches to unlock their new rank. Their performance determines how hard the soft Elo reset affects them. The more matches they win, the less Elo penalty they receive, keeping the Elo-based ranking system fair, especially for active players.
The resets are also linked to the seasonal leaderboard, rewards, and tournament qualification paths, which encourage players to play consistently to maximise rewards and maintain the stability of the ranking system.
FACEIT’s ranking system is built around a more transparent progression method that is directly dependent on Elo, ensuring long-term competitiveness. The path to climb up the ranks is straightforward with little to no ambiguity, allowing players to be fairly rewarded, unlike Premier or matchmaking.
