Wild Rift Ranks Explained: Every Tier from Iron to Sovereign

Standard Ranked in League of Legends: Wild Rift has eleven tiers: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster, Challenger and, at the very top, Sovereign. Iron through Diamond each have four divisions, while Master and Grandmaster have three each.

This guide covers every rank in order, how many Ranked Marks you need per division, why there are no placement matches and no promo series, who you can queue with, and what changed in the current Season S23. Updated October 2026, based on official Riot Support and the Wild Rift patch notes.

All Wild Rift ranks in order

From lowest to highest:

1. 11 Sovereign no divisions
2. 10 Challenger no divisions
3. 09 Grandmaster III · II · I
4. 08 Master III · II · I
5. 07 Diamond IV · III · II · I
6. 06 Emerald IV · III · II · I
7. 05 Platinum IV · III · II · I
8. 04 Gold IV · III · II · I
9. 03 Silver IV · III · II · I
10. 02 Bronze IV · III · II · I
11. 01 Iron IV · III · II · I

Within a tier you climb from IV to I, for example Iron IV up to Iron I, and then on to Bronze IV. Compared with League of Legends on PC, Wild Rift has one extra rank at the top: Sovereign, above Challenger.

No placement matches, no promo series

Two things set Wild Rift apart from many other ranked systems:

• No placement matches. According to Riot, your ranked journey starts with your very first game in the queue.
• No promo series. Moving up a tier works just like moving up a division: once your marks are full, one win takes you up. The flip side: if you have no marks left in your division, you drop after one loss.

Ranked Marks: how you climb

Your progress is tracked with Ranked Marks, shown around your ranked tier portrait.

• Win: +1 mark
• Loss in Iron and Bronze: no mark lost
• Loss from Silver up: –1 mark

Marks needed per division:

This table comes from Riot's Ranked Marks support page (page dated November 2023). The newer 2026 Ranked Overview confirms the principle: the higher the tier, the more marks per division, so going from Platinum to Emerald takes a lot longer than going from Iron to Bronze. If your client shows different numbers, the in-game display wins.

Quick math

Per the table, Diamond IV to Diamond I takes 4 × 6 = 24 marks, while Iron IV to Iron I takes only 4 × 2 = 8. Because losses cost a mark from Silver up, your win-loss balance is what really counts.

Fortitude, Ranked Energy and bonus points

Riot rewards more than just wins in Ranked. The Ranked Overview on Riot Support describes Ranked Fortitude: playing well and fair fills a bar. When it is full, you get a Ranked Loss Shield, which is used up instead of a mark the next time you lose. On a long enough win streak, Riot says you can even earn two marks for a win.

With Patch 7.2 (July 2026), Riot announced it is replacing that system with a new Ranked Energy system. Your Ranked Score is then shaped by:

• your individual in-game performance,
• positive gameplay behavior,
• compensation for negative experiences such as autofill or disruptive teammates.

According to Riot, outstanding performances can earn extra progress after a win, and exceptional play in a loss can significantly reduce or even eliminate the loss. Existing mechanics like Rising Star and Galio's Aegis stay; Riot is just folding them into one system.

What changed in Season S23

According to the 7.3 patch notes, Season S23 started on September 23, 2026 at 03:00 UTC and is expected to end in January 2027. Check the Ranked queue in game for the exact date. The key changes:

• Five bans per team from Platinum through Diamond, up from three. The old rule that only enabled five bans two weeks into a new season is gone.
• Priority Role Bonus from Platinum through Challenger: picking a role that is currently in demand earns extra points. This season that means Support, Jungle and Any Position.
• New evaluation: S/A ratings and MVP now weigh role responsibilities and team contribution more. A new Legendary S rating sits above S.
• Legendary Ranked: you can join if you reach Master this season or were Grandmaster or higher last season.

Playing with friends: party rules

Riot lets you queue for Ranked solo, as a duo, as a trio or as a full five. Parties of four are not allowed. How far apart the ranks in your party can be depends on its size.

Solo, duo or trio (excerpt):

As a full team of five, the limits are wider. A Gold player can then play with Iron through Emerald, for example, and a Diamond player with Platinum through Master.

Decay from Master up

According to Riot Support, there is no decay below Master. From Master up, you need to play at least one ranked game every seven days, or you lose one mark per week. Run out of marks and you are demoted, down to Diamond I with 4 marks at most. These details come from the Ranked Marks support page (dated November 2023).

Rewards

Riot Support lists several reward paths:

• Milestone track: rewards for completing a set number of ranked games per season, such as a season skin.
• Rank rewards: extra rewards for reaching certain ranks, for example Diamond IV and Master III.
• Ranked Wings: reach Master or higher during the Season Sprint: Master event and you unlock a tier border matching your highest rank. Drop below Master and it is hidden until you are back.

Tips for climbing

1. Balance over single games. With no promo series, every game counts the same. From Silver up, every loss costs a mark.
2. Play roles in demand. From Platinum, the Priority Role Bonus for Support, Jungle or Any Position earns extra points.
3. Play clean. Performance and behavior feed into your Ranked Score. Leaving and trolling cost you progress.
4. Prepare your bans. From Platinum through Diamond, each team now has five bans. Decide what you want to ban before the game.
5. Keep playing from Master up. One game a week is enough to avoid decay, according to Riot.
6. Stable connection. Wild Rift runs on your phone. A disconnect from weak Wi-Fi can cost you the game.

Recommended hardware for Wild Rift

You play Wild Rift on a phone or tablet. For Ranked, a stable connection matters most. At home, good Wi-Fi helps more than any accessory. Starting points:

• Gaming router buying guide
• Gaming headset buying guide
• Gaming earbuds buying guide

Two example products (manufacturer specs, not our own testing):

Example model

Tri-band Wi-Fi with 6 GHz: ASUS TUF Gaming BE9400

Wi-Fi

Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 BE9400

Ports

1× 2.5G WAN, 3× 2.5G LAN (gaming port), USB 3.2 Gen1

Mesh

AiMesh

Extras

Gaming Port, OpenNAT, Adaptive QoS

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Whether your phone can use the 6 GHz band at all is listed in its spec sheet. Our router buying guide explains what each Wi-Fi standard brings.

Example model

Earbuds for your phone: Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed

A full headset is impractical on the go. With these earbuds, the charging case doubles as a 2.4 GHz receiver that plugs into your phone via USB-C. Alternatively, they connect over Bluetooth.

Connection

2.4 GHz via the case (USB-C), Bluetooth 5.3

Platforms

iOS and Android, PC, PS5, Switch, Steam Deck

Battery

up to 10 h in the buds, up to 35 h with the case

Rating

IPX4

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More wired and dongle models are in our earbuds buying guide.

Example model

Battery for long ranked sessions: UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 45W

Several ranked games in a row drain your phone battery. This power bank has a built-in USB-C cable, so you don't need to carry a separate one. Specs from the Amazon listing:

Capacity

20,000 mAh

Output

45W

Ports

built-in USB-C cable, 1 × USB-C, 1 × USB-A

Recharging

approx. 4 h at 45W

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What to look for in capacity, wattage and air travel is covered in our power bank buying guide.

FAQ

How many ranks are there in Wild Rift?

Eleven tiers: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster, Challenger and Sovereign. Iron through Diamond have four divisions each, Master and Grandmaster three each.

What is the highest rank in Wild Rift?

Sovereign. It sits above Challenger and has no divisions.

Are there placement matches?

No. According to Riot, Ranked counts from your first game.

Is there a promo series?

No. One win with full marks takes you to the next rank. With no marks left, you drop after one loss.

Do you lose marks in Iron and Bronze?

No. Losses only cost a mark from Silver up.

Can you play Ranked as a party of four?

No. Parties of one, two, three or five players are allowed.

When does Season S23 end?

Riot expects it to end in January 2027. The exact date is shown in game at the Ranked queue.

Also playing on PC? See LoL Ranks Explained and TFT Ranks Explained. Another mobile game with Ranked: Brawl Stars Ranks Explained.

Sources

Updated October 2026. Tiers, divisions, placements, promotion, Fortitude, party rules and rewards come from the Ranked Overview on Riot Support (updated April 2026). Marks per division and decay come from the Ranked Marks support page (November 2023). Ranked Energy comes from Riot's Patch 7.2 article, and Season S23 and its changes from the 7.3 patch notes.

• Riot Support – Ranked Overview
• Riot Support – Ranked Marks
• Wild Rift – Patch 7.2 Ranked Changes
• Wild Rift – Patch Notes 7.3
• Razer – Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed specs
• ASUS – TUF Gaming BE9400 tech specs

Riot adjusts Wild Rift Ranked often, most recently with Patches 7.2 and 7.3. Whenever ranks or rules change, we update this article.