Halo Infinite Ranks Explained: Every CSR Rank from Bronze to Onyx

In Halo Infinite your rank is called CSR (Competitive Skill Rank). There are five ranks with six tiers each, from Bronze to Diamond, and above them Onyx, where you only see a number. Every ranked playlist has its own rank.

This guide covers every rank in order, the CSR values per tier, how placements and points work, which ranked playlists exist, how big your fireteam can be and when the next reset happens. Up to date as of October 29, 2026, based on Halo Support and Halo Waypoint.

All Halo Infinite ranks in order

Bronze 1 is the lowest rank, Onyx the highest. Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond each have tiers 1 to 6, with 1 being the lowest. Onyx has no tiers. Instead, the game shows your CSR value from 1500 upwards, with no cap.

1. 06 Onyx 1500 CSR and up
2. 05 Diamond 1–6
3. 04 Platinum 1–6
4. 03 Gold 1–6
5. 02 Silver 1–6
6. 01 Bronze 1–6

CSR values per rank

Behind the scenes your rank is a number. According to Halo it starts at 0 (Bronze 1) and becomes visible at 1500 (Onyx). Each tier spans 50 CSR. That follows from the examples on Halo Support: 899 is Gold 6, 900 is Platinum 1, 1100 is Platinum 5, 1200 is Diamond 1 and 450 is Silver 4.

How you gain and lose CSR

Halo explained the CSR rules in a dedicated ranked article:

• A win never costs CSR, a loss never adds any. A win can still give very little.
• Up to ±15 per match. According to Halo, that is the largest change per game.
• Opponents matter: beating stronger players gives more, beating weaker players gives less. Losses work the other way round.
• Performance matters: play well and your CSR rises more on a win. Play badly and it drops more on a loss.
• CSR follows your skill: if your CSR is below your hidden skill rating (MMR), you gain more per win than you lose per loss. If it is above, the opposite applies.

Since February 2023, Halo matches ranked players by CSR instead of hidden MMR. Only players still in their placement matches are matched by MMR.

Placements after a reset

After every reset you are Unranked again in every ranked playlist. You play placement matches before you get a rank. Halo gives different numbers here: the 2021 ranked article says 10, the fireteam limit support article says 5 qualifying matches.

Important: you cannot place directly into Onyx. According to Halo, the highest starting placement sits in the Diamond range. In Season 3 (2023), Halo named Diamond 4 as the cap. You have to earn Onyx afterwards.

Ranked playlists in Halo Infinite

Three ranked playlists are always available, and a fourth rotates roughly every month. According to Halo Support:

The rotation schedule according to Halo Support (subject to change):

• until November 2, 2026: Ranked Snipers
• November 3 to 30, 2026: Ranked Tactical
• December 1, 2026 to January 4, 2027: Ranked Legacy
• January 5 to February 1, 2027: Ranked 1v1 Showdown
• February 2 to March 1, 2027: Ranked Snipers

Playing with friends: the fireteam limit

In ranked, the gap between you and your teammates can't be too large. What counts is the highest CSR in the fireteam:

• Up to 899 CSR (Gold 6): no limit.
• From 900 CSR (Platinum 1): a maximum gap of 900 CSR. On the way to Onyx the limit tightens by 1 CSR for every 2 CSR gained.
• From 1500 CSR (Onyx): a maximum gap of 600 CSR. A 1700 player can party with players from 1100 (Platinum 5).
• From 1700 CSR: at most 2 players per fireteam.
• Unranked: only with other unranked players or players up to Gold 6.

Rank reset: next date

Halo Infinite received its final Operation Pass with Operation: Infinite on November 18, 2025. According to Halo, rank resets and the ranked rotation continue anyway. At every reset you start again with placements in all ranked playlists.

According to Halo, each reset brings its own cosmetic rewards for players who reach a new rank. Halo updates playlists on Tuesdays at 11am Pacific Time.

Tips for climbing

• Take placements seriously: your performance in these matches sets your starting point. A good start saves a lot of games.
• Focus on one playlist: every playlist has its own rank. Playing a few games everywhere gets you nowhere fast.
• Stronger opponents are worth more: a close win against higher-rated players gives more CSR than a clear win against weaker ones.
• Play well even when losing: according to Halo, performance counts. A strong game can shrink the loss.
• Check your fireteam first: from Platinum the allowed gap shrinks, and from 1700 CSR only duos are allowed.

Recommended hardware

Halo Infinite runs on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. In Ranked Arena the motion tracker is off, so you only hear footsteps and shots. These guides help with your setup:

• Gaming controller buying guide
• Gaming headset buying guide
• Gaming monitor buying guide
• OLED gaming monitor buying guide
• Gaming mouse buying guide
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Four example products (specs from the manufacturer or the Amazon product page, not our own tests):

Example model

For Xbox and PC: Xbox Wireless Controller

Platform

Xbox consoles, Windows PC, iOS and Android

Connection

Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth

Audio

3.5 mm headset jack

Power

2 AA batteries (included), up to 40 hours according to the manufacturer

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Example model

Headset for Xbox and PC: HyperX Cloud III

Connection

3.5 mm, USB-C and USB-A

Drivers

53 mm, angled

Microphone

detachable, 10 mm, noise-cancelling, LED mute

Platforms

PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Mac, mobile

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approx. 60 g

Example model

For mouse and keyboard on PC: Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2

Halo Infinite also supports mouse and keyboard on PC. If that is how you play, here is a lightweight wireless mouse:

Weight

approx. 60 g

Sensor

HERO 2

Switches

LIGHTFORCE hybrid

Battery

up to 95 hours, USB-C charging

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Example model

Monitor for Xbox Series X|S and PC: MSI MAG 274QPA QD-OLED X24

Display

26.5 in, 2560 × 1440, QD-OLED

Refresh rate

240 Hz, 0.03 ms (GtG)

Ports

DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 (all at QHD/240 Hz according to MSI)

Extras

OLED Care 2.0, height-adjustable stand, VESA 100

According to Microsoft, the Xbox Series X outputs up to 120 FPS, which the monitor handles over HDMI 2.1. On PC you get the full 240 Hz. Burn-in and warranty are covered in our OLED gaming monitor buying guide.

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FAQ

What is the highest rank in Halo Infinite?

Onyx. It starts at 1500 CSR and has no cap. Instead of a tier, you see your CSR value as a number.

How many ranks are there in Halo Infinite?

Six ranks: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Onyx. The first five have six tiers each, so including Onyx there are 31 steps.

How much CSR do you get for a win?

That depends on your opponents and your performance. According to Halo it is at most 15 CSR per match, up or down.

When is the next rank reset in Halo Infinite?

On November 3, 2026. The one after that is scheduled for March 2, 2027.

Do I have the same rank in every playlist?

No. Every ranked playlist has its own rank, and after each reset you play placements in each playlist again.

Why can't I play ranked with my friend?

Your CSR gap is too large. From Platinum 1 the limit is 900 CSR, from Onyx it is 600 CSR. From 1700 CSR, fireteams are also limited to two players.

Sources

• Halo Waypoint: Closer Look – Halo Infinite's Ranked Experience (ranks, CSR, placements, ±15)
• Halo Waypoint: Playlists & Ranked Matchmaking Season 3 (CSR-based matching, Diamond 4)
• Halo Support: Fireteam CSR Limit
• Halo Support: Halo Infinite Multiplayer Playlists (ranked playlists, rotation, resets)
• Halo Support: Operation: Infinite Update – Patch Notes (rank reset, reset schedule)
• Logitech: G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 (manufacturer specs)
• HyperX: Cloud III (manufacturer specs)
• Xbox: Xbox Wireless Controller (manufacturer specs)
• Xbox: Compare consoles