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Ranked mode in League of Legends allows players to compete against others of similar skill levels, with ranks increasing for victories and decreasing for losses. There are currently 9 ranks, including Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster, and Challenger, each with its own tiers.
Although Ranked is the most popular game mode, it is widely considered flawed and in need of improvement. Many players feel that the system is broken, but Riot Games is actively working to address these concerns and enhance the overall experience.
Earlier this year, Riot implemented a change to increase the LP (League Points) earned from each ranked match. As a result, numerous players surpassed their previous rank limitations and advanced to higher ranks. Furthermore, Riot recently announced the introduction of a new rank tier called Emerald, which adds further depth to the ranking system.
Emerald - The new LoL ranked tier
The motivation behind this change stems from the fact that a significant portion of the ranked player base falls within the Silver and lower ranks. In order to facilitate faster ranking progression for these players, Riot Games aims to modify the ranked system.
As part of this adjustment, they will be removing promotional matches. However, Riot also wants to avoid creating an overwhelming concentration of players within the Platinum, Diamond, and higher ranks. Hence, the decision to introduce the Emerald rank tier.
The last time Riot introduced a new rank tier was during preseason 9, when they added the Iron and Grandmaster ranks.
The impact of the Emerald rank on the current ranked system remains to be seen and will require observation as it is implemented.
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