CS:GO ranks are one of the biggest badges of honor for dedicated competitive players. But despite the intense focus on these little badges as status symbols, Valve hasn’t been too transparent about how ranks are subdivided, or what causes a player to rank up or down.
To help you understand this system better, we’ve collected the best-available information from Valve and a variety of other sources.
How CS:GO ranks work:
Silver I
Silver II
Silver III
Silver IV
Silver V
Silver Elite Master
Gold Nova I
Gold Nova II
Gold Nova III
Gold Nova IV
Master Guardian I
Master Guardian II
Master Guardian Elite
Distinguished Master Guardian
Legendary Eagle
Legendary Eagle Master
Supreme Master First Class
Global Elite