2XKO ranks explained: Full tier list, decay and ranking system

2XKO has officially been released in early access, and it is already establishing itself as a fun tag team fighter, even if it is lacking a little bit when it comes to certain features. 2XKO ranks see players can make their way through a competitive ranking system in the fighting game to prove their skills.

We’re going to be looking at the current 2XKO ranking system to see what the exact ranks and tiers are and how it works. Keep in mind that the game is still in early access, so this system could change further down the line. 

Similar to VALORANT ranks and LoL ranks, 2XKO has a series of ranks that are separated into tiers. The 2XKO ranks are as follows:

There is also a Challenger rank, though this is particularly exclusive. To obtain the Challenger rank, you have to be within the top 500 2XKO players in the Grandmaster rank, but you also have to be in the top 100 players on the ranked leaderboard in general. 

Within the 2XKO ranks of Aspirant through to Master, there are three tiers, those being I, II, and III. Tier I is the highest within each rank, while Tier III is the lowest. For instance, let’s consider a player who has been put into Aspirant rank III. 

As they play 2KXO games and level up, they will eventually get to Aspirant II, then Aspirant I. Once you rank up after Aspirant I, they will then ascend to Bronze and start the process again at Bronze III. The only tiers that do not abide by this structure are the Grandmaster and Challenger ranks. Due to how high these ranks are, they do not have tiers.

Before we get into how the ranking system in 2XKO works, let’s first look at how to get your first rank. This needs to be done before you can start your journey up the ranks of competitive 2XKO. To obtain a rank, players have to first make their way through five placement matches. Once these placements are complete, you’ll be given a rank and have access to a lobby with others who are also within that rank. 

The 2XKO ranked system works via the aforementioned tier-based progression. To make your way through the tiers and ranks, you’ll need to collect Riot Points, also known as RP. RP is earned by winning ranked matches. Players need to earn 100 RP within a rank to level up to the next tier.

To rank up as fast as possible in 2XKO, you’ll need to minimise your losses and maximise your RP by winning as many games as you can. Sounds simple enough, but this can definitely be a challenge, especially for those who are new to fighting games or who haven’t played on a competitive level. 

One of the first things to do is to look through the 2XKO characters roster and choose who you want to put the time and effort into getting good with. The current roster is as follows: 

Not all of the 2XKO roster is playable by default. Blitzcrank, Jinx, Teemo, Vi, and Warwick are initially locked, so you’ll need to unlock them with Champion Tokens, Credits (or KO Points), if you want any of these heroes to be your main fighter. 

Once you have chosen your fighter, learn their moves and skill set, and find out who works best for you. For instance, Ahri has great mobility in the air and excellent precision, but her health is currently the lowest in the game. She works well for players who prefer quick and agile tactics, but also those who can dodge and block with ease. 

Although solo fights are possible, duo fighters are one of the main features of 2XKO, so you’ll also need to think about which characters pair well with others and which pairings you feel most comfortable with. 

If you’re serious about ranking up, you’ll need to invest time into practising, although this can still be done quickly if you’re determined. Winning streaks aren’t always the be-all end-all. Consistency and strong combos are key to making your way through the competitive ranks, so be patient and hone your skills, and you’re sure to see an improvement in your rank in no time. 

The 2XKO rank system is quite forgiving when it comes to demotion and rank decay. The game gives players a chance to make a comeback once their RP amount is enough to drop them below zero. Rather than demoting players straight away, the score will stay at zero within the current tier, allowing players to try one more time to get back on track. Players will only drop to the tier below if they lose another match after this. 

While dropping through the 2XKO tiers is possible, dropping ranks is not, which is a refreshing feature. For instance, if a player is in Silver III and has a run of consecutive losses, they will not be demoted to Bronze I and will instead stay in their current rank.

When it comes to rank decay, there hasn’t been any confirmation whether Riot Games will implement a decay system or penalties for inactivity during the early access period. However, there is a chance that this could happen in the future, especially for higher-ranking players. 

Riot Games does have a decay system in place for League of Legends, but not for Valorant, so it’s unclear whether this will be implemented for 2XKO as of yet. The game is currently in early access, so we will likely get a clearer picture of the decay system – if there is one – later down the line. 

That’s currently all there is to know about the ranking system in 2XKO. As mentioned, the game is still in early access, so things might change later. For now, though, the ranked system in 2XKO is relatively simple to manoeuvre and works similarly to the systems implemented in other Riot Games titles, such as League of Legends.