THE FINALS Ranks Explained: Every League from Bronze to Ruby

In THE FINALS, ranked play means Ranked Cashout, and your standing is tracked with Rank Score (RS). There are six leagues: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and, at the very top, Ruby. Only the top 500 players of the season get Ruby.

Below you'll find every rank in order, the RS threshold for each tier, and the rules for placements, parties and rewards. Everything comes from Embark's official Help Center and the Season 10 and Season 11 patch notes. Updated: October 2026 (Season 11). According to Embark, Season 12 launches on October 20, 2026.

All THE FINALS ranks in order

The five regular leagues each have four tiers. Tier 4 is the lowest, tier 1 the highest. So you start at Gold 4, for example, and climb through Gold 3 and Gold 2 to Gold 1. Ruby has no tiers. That's 21 steps in total.

1. 06 Ruby no tiers
2. 05 Diamond 4 · 3 · 2 · 1
3. 04 Platinum 4 · 3 · 2 · 1
4. 03 Gold 4 · 3 · 2 · 1
5. 02 Silver 4 · 3 · 2 · 1
6. 01 Bronze 4 · 3 · 2 · 1

The lowest rank is Bronze 4, the highest rank is Ruby.

RS threshold for every tier

According to Embark, each tier spans exactly 2,500 RS. This is the score where each tier begins:

Diamond 1 has no fixed upper limit. Embark lists it as "47,500 RS – Top 500 Players". If you're among the best 500 above that, you're Ruby.

Ruby: the top 500

Ruby isn't a fixed score but a leaderboard position. Embark's rules:

• There are only 500 Ruby slots per season.
• You only get the Ruby rewards if you finish the season in the top 500.
• If you drop out of Ruby before the season ends, you don't get the Ruby rewards.

So the RS you need for the top 500 depends on how strong everyone else is that season.

Placements: how you get your first rank

Every season starts with four placement rounds. After that you move up or down based on your performance. Embark changed placements twice recently:

• Season 10: Ranks are compressed less during placements, so placements can now put you as high as Platinum. Very strong players run into much weaker teams less often early in the season.
• Season 11: Embark updated the calibration at the start of the season again, aiming for a more balanced rank distribution early on.

Rank Score: how you climb and drop

You earn RS for a win and lose RS for a loss. According to Embark, how much depends on:

• your placement in the tournament,
• the ranks of your teammates and opponents,
• the overall match outcome.

Cross a threshold and you're promoted automatically; drop below it and you're demoted. There is real rank loss, including across leagues, for example during a losing streak.

New in Season 11: personal performance bonus

Since Season 11 there's a personal performance bonus. You get extra RS based on your performance grade in the match, even when you lose. The bonus depends on your grade and your current tier:

• It's much bigger in the lower tiers.
• It's very small in the higher tiers.
• Embark says it matters most around Silver and Gold, where most players are.

THE FINALS also shows an RS breakdown at the end of every match, so you can see where you gained and lost RS.

Smaller RS rules from Season 10

• If you're the 1st seeded team in Bronze, Silver or Gold and lose in the first round, you lose slightly less RS than before.
• If a player disconnects, reconnects late and the team still wins the round, the penalty is forgiven.

No decay for taking a break

According to Embark, there is no RS decay for inactivity. Your score only changes through matches, recalculations or integrity adjustments, for example after an exploit.

How a ranked tournament works

Ranked Cashout is a tournament for teams of three. According to THE FINALS Wiki, it works like this:

1. Round 1: 8 teams play in two matches of 4 teams each.
2. Round 2: The 4 remaining teams play one match.
3. Final: The last 2 teams face off. The first to $50,000 wins.

In the first two rounds, the two teams with the most cash advance. Two rules can cost you a lot of money there:

• Team wipe: If your whole team is eliminated in a qualifying round, you lose 15% of your cash.
• Double Jeopardy: If a team inserts a second cashbox into an already active cashout station, it gets flagged. If it fails to secure the station, it loses 50% of its cash. This rule has been in place since Season 9.

Parties and matchmaking

You can play ranked solo or with friends. The rules:

• Party: Matchmaking is based on the highest-ranked player in your party.
• Duo: Since Season 10, two players can't queue together if they're more than 10,000 RS apart. This doesn't apply during placements or to full three-player parties.
• Solo vs. parties: Since Season 10, full parties of three and teams of solo players are separated more often when enough players are online.

Since Season 10, "Tournament Difficulty" has been replaced by Tournament Skill Range and Tournament Goal.

End-of-season rewards

For Bronze to Diamond, what counts is the highest rank you reached once during the season. You don't have to finish the season in that league. For Ruby, you have to be in the top 500 at the end. Each league also gives you the rewards of the leagues below it.

You exchange Reward Coins for exclusive cosmetics at the start of the next season, so you choose which weapon or item gets the reward. If your RS drops later, you keep the rewards for your highest rank.

Tips for climbing

These tips follow directly from the rules:

1. Take placements seriously. Since Season 10, placements can reach Platinum. A strong first four rounds saves you a lot of climbing.
2. Play well even when you lose. Since Season 11, the performance bonus applies to losses too, especially in Silver and Gold.
3. Avoid team wipes. In qualifying rounds a wipe costs 15% of your cash. Fall back together instead of dying one by one.
4. Don't risk Double Jeopardy. A second cashbox in an active station only pays off if you can hold it. Otherwise half your cash is gone.
5. Grab Diamond 4 and Diamond 1. In Season 11, each one gives you a Diamond Reward Coin.
6. Read the RS breakdown. At the end of each match you can see where you lost RS.

Hardware for THE FINALS

THE FINALS is a fast shooter with lots of movement. On PC, a lightweight mouse helps with aim. You'll hear footsteps, explosions and your team's callouts better with a good headset. Start here:

• Gaming Mouse Buying Guide
• Gaming Headset Buying Guide
• Gaming Controller Buying Guide
• Gaming Mouse Pad Buying Guide

Three example products (manufacturer specs, not our own tests):

59 g

Example model

Lightweight mouse for aiming: Razer DeathAdder V3

Connection

Wired (Razer Speedflex cable)

Weight

59 g

Sensor

Razer Focus Pro 30K (optical)

Polling rate

up to 8,000 Hz (HyperPolling)

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240 g

Example model

Lightweight wired headset: Razer BlackShark V2 X

Connection

Wired (3.5 mm)

Drivers

Razer TriForce 50 mm

Microphone

HyperClear Cardioid

Weight

240 g

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Example model

Cloth mouse pad for fast aiming: Razer Gigantus V2 Medium

Quick turns and jumps often mean big mouse movements. A large, non-slip cloth pad gives you the room and an even glide surface.

Size

360 × 275 × 3 mm

Surface

textured micro-weave cloth

Base

non-slip rubber foam base

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FAQ

How many ranks are there in THE FINALS?

Six leagues: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Ruby. The first five have four tiers each, Ruby has none. That's 21 steps in total.

What is the highest rank in THE FINALS?

Ruby. Only the top 500 players at the end of the season get it.

How much RS do I need for Diamond?

Diamond 4 starts at 40,000 RS, Diamond 1 at 47,500 RS.

How many placement rounds are there?

Four. Since Season 10, placements can put you as high as Platinum.

Can you derank in THE FINALS?

Yes. If your RS falls below your tier's threshold, you drop, including into a lower league.

Do I lose RS if I don't play for a while?

No. According to Embark, there's no decay for inactivity.

Can I play ranked with a much better friend?

As a duo, only if you're no more than 10,000 RS apart. That limit doesn't apply to full three-player parties or during placements.

Do I keep my rewards if I drop again?

For Bronze to Diamond, yes, your highest rank of the season counts. For Ruby, you have to finish the season in the top 500.

Playing other team shooters too? See Apex Legends Ranks Explained and Overwatch 2 Ranks Explained. For your setup: Gaming Mouse Buying Guide.

Sources

Updated: October 2026 (Season 11). Ranks, RS thresholds, rewards and party rules come from Embark. The tournament format and Double Jeopardy are described by THE FINALS Wiki.

• Embark Help Center – Ranked Cashout (leagues, RS thresholds, Ruby, rewards, matchmaking)
• Embark Help Center – Ranked Cashout: Rank Score (RS gains and losses, no decay)
• THE FINALS – Season 11 patch notes (July 9, 2026: performance bonus, RS breakdown, calibration, second Diamond coin)
• THE FINALS – Season 10 patch notes (placements up to Platinum, 10,000 RS duo limit, matchmaking)
• THE FINALS – A New Chapter (Season 12 from October 20, 2026)
• THE FINALS Wiki – Ranked Cashout (tournament format, team wipe, Double Jeopardy)
• THE FINALS Wiki – Ranked Leagues (league overview)
• Razer – DeathAdder V3 (manufacturer specs)
• Razer – BlackShark V2 X (manufacturer specs)
• Razer – Gigantus V2 (manufacturer specs)

Embark tweaks ranked in THE FINALS almost every season. As soon as the Season 12 rules are confirmed, we'll update this guide.