Apex Legends Ranked: Tiers, RP, Promotion System
Verified November 7, 2026 · Status: live ranked system
Apex Legends Ranked uses 8 tiers from Rookie to Predator — Rookie, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Apex Predator — each with 4 sub-divisions, 10 placement matches determine starting RP, RP earned from placement finish, kills, and assists, Master tier requires 10,000 LP, and Apex Predator is top 750 per platform per region. Verified on 7 November 2026.
Source: Respawn / EA — Apex Legends Ranked.
Symptom → cause → first action
| Problem | Likely cause | First action |
|---|---|---|
| Can’t queue ranked | Account level too low (level 20) | Play unranked to reach level 20 |
| Placed in wrong tier | Placement matches lower than expected | Normal; climb back up through regular matches |
| Not earning RP | RP loss from bad placement | Focus on top-10 placement and kill participation |
| Season ends mid-climb | Season reset lowers rank by 1 tier | Soft reset; place matches to re-rank |
| Can’t play with lower-rank friend | Rank gap too wide | See party rank limits below |
| Friend demoted; want to help | Cannot carry; must earn RP separately | Stack in own ranked; friend climbs alone |
Rank tiers
| Tier | Divisions | RP range (approximate) |
|---|---|---|
| Rookie | IV, III, II, I | 0 – 1,000 RP |
| Bronze | IV, III, II, I | 1,000 – 3,000 RP |
| Silver | IV, III, II, I | 3,000 – 6,000 RP |
| Gold | IV, III, II, I | 6,000 – 9,000 RP |
| Platinum | IV, III, II, I | 9,000 – 12,000 RP |
| Diamond | IV, III, II, I | 12,000 – 15,000 RP |
| Master | Single tier | 15,000+ LP (merged with Predator) |
| Apex Predator | Top 750 per platform per region | Elite tier |
RP (Ranked Points) earned
| Placement | Base RP | Kill RP bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Champion (1st) | +100 RP | +5 per kill (up to 300 max) |
| 2nd place | +60 RP | +4 per kill |
| 3rd-5th | +40-60 RP | +3 per kill |
| 6th-10th | +10-30 RP | +2 per kill |
| 11th-20th | Negative RP | Kills reduce negative |
Higher-rank matches have higher kill-cap. Lower-rank matches have lower cap but lower stakes.
Match entry cost (RP entry)
| Tier | RP entry cost per match |
|---|---|
| Rookie | 0 RP (free entry) |
| Bronze | 12 RP |
| Silver | 24 RP |
| Gold | 36 RP |
| Platinum | 48 RP |
| Diamond | 60 RP |
| Master | 72 RP |
| Apex Predator | 84 RP |
Party rank restrictions
- Rookie – Silver: 1-tier gap allowed.
- Gold – Platinum: 1-tier gap allowed.
- Diamond: must be within Diamond or Platinum.
- Master+: solo-queue only, or with exactly same-tier friends.
- Apex Predator: solo-queue only.
- Rank gap penalty: RP gains reduce when gap stretches.
Placement matches
- 10 placement matches each new split.
- Won matches place you higher.
- Kill participation + placement determine initial rank.
- Can’t skip placements; must play all 10.
- Season reset: starts with same tier – 1, re-earn position.
Season / Split structure
- Season: ~3 months.
- Each season has 2 Splits (6 weeks each).
- Mid-split reset: softer reset between splits.
- End-of-season full reset.
- Split-based rewards: badges, charms for peak rank per split.
- Overall season rewards: gun charm + badge for season peak.
If ranked isn’t working
- Can’t queue? → verify account level 20+.
- Placed low? → placement is based on win rate + kill participation, not just wins.
- RP negative streak? → focus on top-5 placements before pursuing kills.
- Friend can’t queue with you? → check rank gap; may be too wide.
- Season started but rank hasn’t reset? → wait 24h for rollout.
- Related: Apex Battle Pass, Firing Range, error codes, account linking.
- Still stuck → EA support at help.ea.com.
FAQ
How many ranks are in Apex Legends?
8 tiers: Rookie, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Apex Predator. Tier 1-6 have 4 sub-divisions each. Master is a single tier. Apex Predator is top 750 per platform per region.
How much RP does a win give?
Champion: +100 base RP + 5 per kill (capped 300 total). Kill RP scales with placement — bottom 10 teams lose RP regardless of kills. Match entry also costs RP (scales with tier: 0 at Rookie, 84 at Predator).
What’s the fastest way to climb?
Prioritize top-5 placement over kills. Kill RP bonuses require decent placement. Focus on survival, rotations, and smart engagements rather than raw kill count. Stack with teammates at your rank.
Can I party with friends at different ranks?
Yes with limits. Rookie-Silver: 1 tier gap. Gold-Platinum: 1 tier gap. Diamond: within Diamond-Platinum. Master+: solo or same-tier only. Apex Predator: solo-queue only.
When does Apex ranked reset?
Seasonal (every 3 months) with a soft Split reset in the middle. Season end drops your rank by 1 tier typically. 10 placement matches re-rank you.
What’s an Apex Predator?
Top 750 players per platform (PC, Xbox, PS, Switch) per region (NA, EU, APAC, SA). Earns the Apex Predator badge for that split/season. Extremely competitive to reach.
Can I lose my rank if I stop playing?
Not in-season. Rank stays until season end. Season end applies the reset to everyone. Mid-season decay doesn’t exist.
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