Rainbow Six Siege Ranks: All 36 Ranks Explained (2026)
Last Updated: January 17, 2026
Author – Darren Buser
Rainbow Six Siege’s Ranked 2.0 system features 36 competitive ranks spread across 8 tiers, from Copper V to Champion. As of Year 10 Season 4: Operation Tenfold Pursuit, over 522,000 active players compete on the ranked ladder, with the majority (6%+) concentrated in Bronze V and Bronze IV. The system combines visible Rank Points (RP) with hidden Skill ratings to create balanced matches, rewarding team coordination and map knowledge over raw aim alone.
Quick Facts:
- Entry Requirement: Level 50 (casual matches)
- Starting Rank: Copper V (resets each season)
- Season Length: ~3 months
- Top Rank: Champion (0.4% of players, ~2,500 globally)
- Progression: 100 RP per division rank-up
Unlike games where aim dominates, Rainbow Six Siege ranks players based on tactical decision-making, operator knowledge, and team coordination. The Ranked 2.0 overhaul in December 2022 separated visible ranks from the hidden matchmaking system, creating fairer matches even when teams have mixed visible ranks.
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Understanding Ranked 2.0: Rank vs. Skill

The December 2022 Ranked 2.0 update fundamentally changed how Rainbow Six Siege handles competitive matchmaking by introducing two separate systems:
Visible Rank (Your Seasonal Progression)
Your visible rank is what you see on your profile and represents your progression during the current season. You earn Rank Points (RP) by winning matches and lose RP from defeats. Every player starts each season at Copper V and must climb back up through all 36 divisions.
- Progression: 100 RP moves you from one division to the next (e.g., Gold III → Gold II)
- Display: Publicly visible on your profile
- Reset: Returns to Copper V every ~3 months when a new season begins
- Rewards: Season rewards (charms, Alpha Packs, backgrounds) based on highest rank achieved
Hidden Skill (Your True Matchmaking Rating)
Your hidden Skill (formerly called MMR) is an invisible rating that determines who you’re matched against. This rating does NOT reset between seasons and provides more accurate matchmaking than visible ranks alone.
- Matchmaking: Used to find opponents of similar true skill level
- Persistence: Carries over from season to season (doesn’t reset)
- RP Impact: Affects how much RP you gain/lose per match
- Calculation: Based on win/loss record, opponent Skill ratings, and performance consistency
How Rank and Skill Work Together
When a new season starts, everyone returns to Copper V (visible rank), but your hidden Skill remains unchanged. This creates interesting dynamics:
Example: Champion Player at Season Start
A Champion-level player (5,000+ Skill) starts the new season at Copper V. Because their visible rank (Copper V) is far below their hidden Skill (5,000), they will:
- Gain massive RP on wins: +80 RP (maximum gain)
- Lose minimal RP on defeats: -9 RP (minimum loss)
- Face skilled opponents: Matched against players with similar ~5,000 Skill, not actual Copper players
- Climb rapidly: Reaches Diamond+ within days, not weeks
This system ensures that:
- High-skill players don’t stomp low-ranked lobbies
- New players face appropriately skilled opponents
- Smurfing becomes less effective (hidden Skill tracks your true ability)
- Matches remain competitive regardless of when you start the season
All Rainbow Six Siege Ranks In Order
Rainbow Six Siege has 8 rank tiers with 5 divisions each (except Champion), totaling 36 competitive ranks. The division numbering uses Roman numerals from V (lowest) to I (highest)—opposite of most shooters where “1” is typically the bottom tier.
| Rank Tier | Divisions | RP Range | % of Players |
| Copper | V, IV, III, II, I | 0 – 1,599 RP | ~4% total |
| Bronze | V, IV, III, II, I | 1,600 – 2,099 RP | ~25% total |
| Silver | V, IV, III, II, I | 2,100 – 2,599 RP | ~20% total |
| Gold | V, IV, III, II, I | 2,600 – 3,199 RP | ~15% total |
| Platinum | V, IV, III, II, I | 3,200 – 4,099 RP | ~8% total |
| Emerald | V, IV, III, II, I | 4,100 – 4,599 RP | ~3% total |
| Diamond | V, IV, III, II, I | 4,600 – 4,999 RP | ~2% total |
| Champion | No divisions | 5,000+ RP | 0.4% (~2,500 players) |
What Is Emerald Rank?
Emerald was introduced in December 2022 alongside Ranked 2.0 to bridge the massive skill gap between Platinum I (3,199 RP) and Diamond V (4,600 RP). Previously, this 1,400 RP jump created frustrating matchmaking where Platinum players faced vastly superior Diamond opponents.
The addition of Emerald (4,100 – 4,599 RP) created a more gradual progression curve and reduced skill disparity in high-rank lobbies. Emerald players represent the top ~3% of the competitive playerbase—skilled enough to dominate Gold/Platinum lobbies but not yet at the elite Diamond/Champion level.
Rainbow Six Siege Rank Distribution (Year 10 Season 4)
Image from (Ubisoft Website)
According to Rainbow Six Siege Tracker data from January 2026, the current rank distribution across 522,000+ active competitive players follows a steep pyramid structure:
Most Populated Ranks
- Bronze V: 6.1% (~32,000 players) – Most populated single rank
- Bronze IV: 6.0% (~31,300 players)
- Bronze III: 5.8% (~30,300 players)
- Bronze II: 5.2% (~27,100 players)
- Bronze I: 4.7% (~24,500 players)
Key Insight: Over 27% of the entire competitive playerbase is concentrated in Bronze tier. This isn’t because they’re “bad” players—it’s where the ranking algorithm settles the majority of the population to maintain balanced matchmaking.
Mid-Rank Distribution
- Silver ranks (V-I): 3-5% per division (~15-26K players each)
- Gold ranks (V-I): 2-3.5% per division (~10-18K players each)
High-Rank Exclusivity
- Platinum ranks: Under 2% per division (except Plat V at ~2.1%)
- Emerald ranks: Under 1.5% per division
- Diamond ranks: Under 1.1% per division
- Champion: 0.4% total (~2,500 players worldwide)
Reality Check: Reaching Platinum places you in the top 10% of competitive players. Diamond is top 2%. Champion is reserved for the elite 0.4%—roughly 1 in 250 ranked players. The grind to the top is intentionally difficult, rewarding thousands of hours of tactical mastery and team coordination.
How Does The R6 Ranking System Work Exactly?
Rainbow Six Siege’s Ranked 2.0 system combines three core mechanics to determine your rank progression:
1. Rank Points (RP) Gain and Loss
You earn or lose RP based on match results. The amount varies significantly depending on the gap between your visible rank and hidden Skill:
Large Skill-Rank Gap (Early Season or New Players):
- Wins: +60 to +80 RP (faster climb toward true skill level)
- Losses: -9 to -20 RP (minimal setback)
- Reason: System accelerates you toward appropriate rank
Small Skill-Rank Gap (At Your True Rank):
- Wins: +20 to +40 RP (normal progression)
- Losses: -25 to -45 RP (meaningful setback)
- Reason: You’re at the correct rank; maintain it through consistent wins
Negative Skill-Rank Gap (Rank Higher Than Skill):
- Wins: +10 to +25 RP (difficult to climb further)
- Losses: -40 to -60 RP (rapid correction downward)
- Reason: System pushes you back to appropriate skill level
2. Opponent Skill Differential
RP adjustments factor in your opponents’ Skill ratings:
- Beat higher-Skill opponents: Gain more RP (upset victory bonus)
- Beat lower-Skill opponents: Gain less RP (expected win)
- Lose to higher-Skill opponents: Lose less RP (understandable loss)
- Lose to lower-Skill opponents: Lose more RP (upset defeat penalty)
This creates dynamic RP swings where beating a team of Diamond-Skill players while you’re Gold-rank yields massive RP gains, while losing to Bronze-Skill opponents when you’re Platinum results in severe RP losses.
3. Demotion Shield (Rank Protection)
Ranked 2.0 includes a demotion shield that prevents you from dropping to a lower division immediately after ranking up:
- Protection: 1-2 losses after promotion won’t demote you
- Duration: Temporary (expires after several matches)
- Purpose: Reduces frustration from immediately losing a hard-earned rank
- Limitation: Doesn’t prevent dropping multiple divisions if you lose consistently
No Placement Matches Required
Unlike older Rainbow Six Siege seasons, Ranked 2.0 eliminated the 10 placement match requirement. You can start earning RP immediately from your first ranked match, with your hidden Skill guiding appropriate matchmaking from game one.
What Ranks Can Play Together In Rainbow Six Siege?
Rainbow Six Siege has no rank restrictions for who can queue together in Ranked mode as of Year 10 Season 4. A Champion player can queue with a Copper V friend without any matchmaking penalties or restrictions.
How Matchmaking Works With Mixed-Rank Squads
When players of different visible ranks queue together, the matchmaking system uses the average hidden Skill of the entire squad to find opponents:
Example: Mixed-Rank 5-Stack
Squad composition:
- Player 1: Champion (5,200 Skill)
- Player 2: Diamond III (4,700 Skill)
- Player 3: Gold II (2,800 Skill)
- Player 4: Gold I (2,900 Skill)
- Player 5: Bronze II (1,800 Skill)
Average Squad Skill: 3,480 (roughly Platinum I equivalent)
Expected Opponents: Teams averaging ~3,400-3,600 Skill
Key Considerations:
- Advantage: High-rank players “carry” lower-rank friends
- Disadvantage: Lower-rank players face much tougher opponents than solo queue
- Balance: System creates mathematically fair matches based on average skill
- Reality: A Champion + 4 Bronzes will face mid-Gold opponents—hard for Bronzes, easy for Champion
Why No Rank Restrictions Exist
Ubisoft removed rank restrictions to prioritize hidden Skill-based matchmaking over visible rank matchmaking. Since Skill accurately reflects player ability (and doesn’t reset seasonally), it creates fairer matches than arbitrary rank limits would.
This approach differs from CS2 and VALORANT, which enforce strict rank limits to prevent boosting. Rainbow Six Siege accepts that boosting will occur but relies on the hidden Skill system to maintain match balance regardless of visible rank disparity.
Finding Balanced Teammates
While you can queue with any rank, climbing efficiently requires teammates of similar skill levels. Mismatched squads create frustrating experiences where lower-skill players get demolished by superior opponents they’re not ready for.
Looking for teammates at your actual skill level? GameTree’s Discord LFG bot helps you find Rainbow Six Siege players who match your rank and playstyle. Type /lfg Rainbow Six Siege Gold (or your rank) in any Discord server with GameTree installed to find appropriately skilled teammates who communicate and coordinate.
Seasonal Rank Reset Explained
Rainbow Six Siege seasons last approximately 3 months, after which all visible ranks reset to Copper V. Your hidden Skill does NOT reset, meaning you’ll quickly climb back to your appropriate rank at the start of each new season.
What Resets (and What Doesn’t)
| System | Resets? | Impact |
| Visible Rank | ✅ Yes | Everyone returns to Copper V |
| Rank Points (RP) | ✅ Yes | Reset to 0 RP |
| Hidden Skill (MMR) | ❌ No | Carries over from previous season |
| Seasonal Rewards | ✅ Awarded | Receive charms/packs based on highest rank achieved |
Why Seasonal Resets Exist
Rank resets serve multiple purposes:
- Prevents stagnation: Forces everyone to re-earn their rank each season
- Seasonal rewards incentive: Encourages active participation to secure exclusive charms
- Meta refresh: New operators and balance changes require re-learning optimal strategies
- Psychological reset: Gives players who had bad seasons a fresh start
- Competitive grind: Maintains active ranked population throughout the season
Rank Decay and Inactivity Penalties
While there’s no traditional “rank decay,” Diamond and Champion players face penalties for prolonged inactivity:
- Inactivity Period: ~2+ weeks without playing Ranked
- Penalty: Hidden Skill rating decreases slightly
- Result: Upon returning, you’ll lose more RP per defeat and gain less per win until Skill re-adjusts
- Reason: System assumes your skills may have deteriorated during inactivity
This only affects high-rank players because the system wants to ensure Diamond/Champion tiers represent currently active elite players, not players who achieved high rank then stopped playing.
Rainbow Six Siege Seasonal Rewards
At the end of each season, players receive exclusive rewards based on the highest rank achieved during that season. Even if you drop from Diamond to Gold before season end, you still receive Diamond-tier rewards.
Reward Types
- Weapon Charms: Exclusive charm displaying your highest rank tier (Copper, Bronze, Silver, etc.)
- Alpha Packs: Loot boxes containing weapon skins, headgear, and cosmetics
- Profile Card Backgrounds: Rank-themed backgrounds for your player profile
- Seasonal Badges: Limited-edition emblems showing which season you achieved the rank
Reward Distribution by Rank Tier
Higher ranks receive progressively better rewards:
- Copper/Bronze: 1-2 Alpha Packs + basic charm
- Silver: 2-3 Alpha Packs + silver charm + profile background
- Gold: 3-4 Alpha Packs + gold charm + premium background
- Platinum: 4-5 Alpha Packs + platinum charm + exclusive background
- Emerald: 5-6 Alpha Packs + emerald charm + rare background
- Diamond: 6-7 Alpha Packs + diamond charm + prestigious background + badge
- Champion: 8+ Alpha Packs + champion charm + elite background + exclusive badge + bragging rights
Important: Seasonal rewards are limited-edition and cannot be obtained after the season ends. This exclusivity makes them highly coveted status symbols in the community.
How To Rank Up Fast In Rainbow Six Siege
Climbing ranks in Rainbow Six Siege requires more than just good aim. The game heavily rewards tactical knowledge, team coordination, and operator mastery over raw mechanical skill.
1. Master Map Knowledge (Most Important)
Rainbow Six Siege has 16 maps in the ranked pool (as of Year 10 Season 4). Knowing these maps inside and out provides more advantage than any other single skill:
What To Learn:
- Objective locations: All bomb site positions and their names (e.g., “Kitchen/Dining” on Chalet)
- Callouts: Room names and location terminology your teammates use
- Rotation holes: Where to create holes between bomb sites for efficient movement
- Camera positions: All default camera spawns (attackers and defenders)
- Vertical gameplay: Which floors can be destroyed to shoot through
- Entry points: All windows, doors, hatches, and breach points attackers can use
- Hiding spots: Common angles where defenders hold and attackers push from
Practice Method:
- Load into Training Grounds (formerly Terrorist Hunt) solo
- Walk through each map for 15-20 minutes without combat
- Use drones to explore every room and memorize callouts
- Watch YouTube guides for advanced vertical plays and rotation strategies
- Play each map 10+ times in casual before taking it to Ranked
Reality Check: A Silver player with excellent map knowledge will outperform a Gold player with poor map knowledge every time. This is the #1 differentiator between ranks in Rainbow Six Siege.
2. Communicate Constantly (Use Voice or Text Chat)
Rainbow Six Siege is fundamentally a team-based tactical shooter. Solo fraggers who don’t communicate will hard-cap around Gold II regardless of aim skill.
Essential Callouts:
- Enemy positions: “Two enemies Kitchen, one rappelling window”
- Operator identification: “Thermite pushing garage, burned both walls”
- Utility status: “My ADS is down, don’t push yet”
- Death information: “Dead to Bandit below me, he’s hurt”
- Action plans: “Let’s execute onto B, I’ll breach wall, you frag out”
Pro Tip: Keep callouts concise and factual. “Ash on white stairs, low HP” is infinitely more useful than “OMG SHE’S OVER THERE SHOOT HER!!!”
Finding communicative teammates: Random solo queue often results in silent teammates. For consistent communication, use GameTree’s Discord LFG to find players who mic up and coordinate strategies. Type /lfg Rainbow Six Siege [your rank] voice chat to specifically find teammates who communicate.
3. Play Meta Operators (Don’t One-Trick)
Each season introduces operator balance changes that shift the meta. Playing weak or off-meta operators creates unnecessary handicaps.
Year 10 Season 4 Meta Operators:
Attack (Most Impactful):
- Thermite/Hibana/Ace: Hard breach is mandatory on 90% of sites
- Thatcher/Kali/Maverick: Counter denial of hard breach
- Sledge/Buck/Ash: Vertical destruction and soft breach
- Nomad/Gridlock: Flank watch and post-plant deterrent
- IQ/Twitch: Intel denial and gadget destruction
Defense (Most Impactful):
- Mute/Bandit/Kaid: Deny hard breach with electrified walls
- Jäger/Wamai: ADS systems that negate attacker utility
- Valkyrie/Maestro: Extra cameras for intel gathering
- Smoke/Goyo: Area denial and post-plant counter
- Melusi/Lesion: Slow attackers and burn time
Operator Learning Priority:
- Master 2-3 operators per role (attack/defense)
- Ensure you can play at least one hard breacher (attack) and wall denial (defense)
- Learn operators with simple but impactful utility (Thermite, Mute, Sledge)
- Gradually expand your pool as you understand team composition needs
4. Drone Efficiently and Preserve Intel
Rainbow Six Siege is an information-based game. Teams with better intel win more rounds, regardless of mechanical skill differences.
Drone Usage Tips:
- Prep phase: Don’t rush your drone into objective. Park it safely in adjacent rooms for later
- Before pushing: Always drone yourself in. Never enter a room blind
- Teammate drones: Ask teammates to drone you in while you push (you can’t shoot while droning)
- Preservation: Hide drones in corners/rafters where defenders won’t check
- Post-death: Drone for alive teammates after you die (stay useful)
Camera Management (Defense):
- Valkyrie cams: Place in unexpected spots (not obvious corners)
- Default cams: Don’t spam ping—use voice callouts instead (pinging reveals camera)
- Observation mode: Rotate through cams during prep phase to spot attacker spawn locations
5. Manage Your Economy (Utility > Gadgets)
Rainbow Six Siege operates on a “utility economy” where teams that waste gadgets early lose rounds late.
Attack Utility Priority:
- Hard breach charges: Use only when necessary; don’t waste on soft walls
- Flash/stun grenades: Save for actual pushes, not random throws
- Frag grenades: Hold for post-plant or known defender positions
- Smoke grenades: Critical for planting or reviving teammates safely
Defense Utility Priority:
- Reinforcements: Coordinate with team; don’t reinforce rotation holes
- Barbed wire: Place in doorways and common entry routes
- Bulletproof gadgets: Use them to block lines of sight or protect rotation holes
- ADS/Mag-Net: Place near key walls or positions to burn attacker grenades
6. Improve Mechanical Aim (But Don’t Overvalue It)
While aim matters less in Rainbow Six Siege than CS2 or VALORANT, you still need competent gunplay to win firefights.
Aim Training Routine:
- Training Grounds: 10 minutes daily eliminating AI terrorists (headshot only)
- Crosshair placement: Always pre-aim at head height, not floor
- Leaning mechanic: Quick-peek corners by leaning while ADS
- Recoil control: Learn first 10 shots of your main operators’ weapons
- Sensitivity: Find consistent sens that allows tracking + flicks (most pros use 400-800 DPI, 8-15 in-game)
Reality Check: A player with Diamond-level aim but Silver-level map knowledge will place in Gold. A player with Gold-level aim but Diamond-level map knowledge will place in Platinum. Prioritize tactics over aim.
7. Learn From Defeats (Review and Adapt)
Every loss provides information about your weaknesses. Top players actively analyze their mistakes rather than blaming teammates.
Post-Match Review Questions:
- Why did we lose that round? (Utility waste, poor positioning, bad trade, etc.)
- What operator pick would have countered their strategy?
- Where did I die and why? (Positioning mistake, bad angle, failed drone check?)
- Did we communicate our plans clearly before executing?
- What can I personally improve for next match?
High-rank players take responsibility for their own performance rather than fixating on teammate mistakes. Focus on what you can control.
Common Mistakes That Prevent Ranking Up
1. Roaming Without Coordination (Defense)
Mistake: Playing Caveira/Vigil/Ela and roaming alone without communicating with teammates.
Why It Fails: Coordinated attackers drone you out, you die early, and your team fights 4v5 on site.
Solution: If roaming, tell your team your position and rotate back to site BEFORE you’re the last alive.
2. Rushing Without Intel (Attack)
Mistake: Ash/Zofia players sprinting into building 10 seconds into round without droning.
Why It Fails: You run into pre-aimed defenders and die immediately, wasting utility.
Solution: Drone first, identify defender positions, then push with teammate support.
3. Not Playing Objective (Both Sides)
Mistake: Hunting for kills across the map while objective is being contested.
Why It Fails: Rainbow Six Siege rewards objective play. You can go 12-2 K/D and still lose 0-4 if you never touch objective.
Solution: Kills are means to an end (securing objective), not the goal itself.
4. Solo Queue Without Communication
Mistake: Playing ranked without voice chat or text communication in solo queue.
Why It Fails: Rainbow Six Siege is fundamentally team-based. Silent players cap around Gold I-Platinum V.
Solution: Use voice chat in solo queue OR find a coordinated 5-stack through GameTree’s Discord LFG.
5. Ignoring Operator Bans
Mistake: Not considering what operators get banned and adjusting your strategy accordingly.
Why It Fails: If Thatcher is banned and you have no alternate hard breach denial counter, you lose entire rounds.
Solution: Learn multiple operators per role so you can adapt to ban phase.
6. Toxic Behavior and Tilting
Mistake: Blaming teammates, typing in chat, getting angry after bad rounds.
Why It Fails: Tilting destroys team morale and prevents you from focusing on your own gameplay.
Solution: Mute toxic players immediately. Focus on what you can control. Take breaks after 2-3 losses.
Crossplay and Cross-Progression in Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six Siege supports crossplay between consoles (PlayStation and Xbox) as of Year 8, but does NOT support crossplay between PC and consoles due to the significant advantage keyboard/mouse provides over controller.
Crossplay Support:
- ✅ PlayStation 5 ↔ Xbox Series X/S (full crossplay)
- ✅ PlayStation 4 ↔ Xbox One (full crossplay)
- ❌ PC ↔ Console (not supported, intentional)
Cross-Progression: Rainbow Six Siege also supports cross-progression, allowing you to transfer your operators, skins, ranked progress, and renown across platforms (including PC). This means you can start on PlayStation, transfer to PC, and keep all your unlocks.
For complete details on how to enable crossplay, transfer progress between platforms, and understand why PC-console crossplay isn’t available, read our dedicated Rainbow Six Siege crossplay guide.
Rainbow Six Siege Mobile: Ranked on the Go

Ubisoft is developing Rainbow Six Siege Mobile, a mobile adaptation featuring a separate ranked system optimized for touchscreen controls. While the mobile version shares operators and maps with the main game, it operates as a standalone title with its own competitive ladder.
Key Differences:
- Controls: Simplified for touchscreen (aim assist, contextual actions)
- Maps: Smaller versions of classic maps optimized for mobile performance
- Progression: Separate ranked system; progress doesn’t transfer from PC/console
- Operators: Gradual rollout of operators from main game
For release date information, pre-registration details, and gameplay differences, check our Rainbow Six Siege Mobile guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest rank in Rainbow Six Siege?
Champion is the highest rank, requiring 5,000+ RP. Only 0.4% of the competitive playerbase (~2,500 players worldwide) achieves Champion rank. Additionally, Champion players must complete 100 ranked matches per season to maintain the rank.
What is the lowest rank in Rainbow Six Siege?
Copper V is the lowest rank (0-99 RP). All players start here at the beginning of each season, regardless of previous rank, then climb based on their hidden Skill rating.
Do ranks reset every season in Rainbow Six Siege?
Yes, visible ranks reset to Copper V every ~3 months when a new season begins. However, your hidden Skill (MMR) does NOT reset, allowing you to quickly climb back to your appropriate rank through accelerated RP gains.
How many ranks are in Rainbow Six Siege?
There are 36 total ranks across 8 rank tiers: Copper (5 divisions), Bronze (5), Silver (5), Gold (5), Platinum (5), Emerald (5), Diamond (5), and Champion (1 undivided tier).
What rank is considered “good” in Rainbow Six Siege?
Gold and above is generally considered “good,” representing the top 50% of competitive players. Platinum places you in the top 10%, while Diamond is top 2%—genuinely elite territory requiring thousands of hours of tactical mastery.
Can you lose your rank in Rainbow Six Siege?
Yes, you can drop divisions and rank tiers by losing matches and falling below the RP threshold. However, Ranked 2.0 includes a demotion shield that temporarily protects you from immediately losing a newly achieved rank after 1-2 losses.
How long does it take to rank up in Rainbow Six Siege?
It depends on your hidden Skill vs. visible rank gap. Players returning from previous seasons typically reach their “true rank” within 20-40 matches (roughly 10-15 hours). Genuinely improving your rank through skill development requires 50-100+ hours of focused practice.
Do you need level 50 to play Ranked?
Yes, you must reach level 50 in casual game modes (Quick Match, Unranked) before accessing Ranked. This requirement ensures new players learn maps, operators, and mechanics before entering competitive.
Is there rank decay in Rainbow Six Siege?
There’s no traditional rank decay, but Diamond and Champion players face penalties for prolonged inactivity (~2+ weeks). The system slightly decreases their hidden Skill, causing larger RP losses and smaller RP gains when they return until skill re-stabilizes.
What percentage of players are Champion rank?
Only 0.4% of the competitive playerbase achieves Champion rank (~2,500 players globally as of January 2026). Champion represents the absolute elite—top-tier professional and semi-professional players.
Final Thoughts: The Climb to Champion
Rainbow Six Siege’s 36-rank ladder from Copper V to Champion represents one of competitive gaming’s most rewarding grinds. Unlike shooters where mechanical aim dominates, Siege rewards tactical knowledge, team coordination, operator mastery, and map understanding over raw gun skill.
The Ranked 2.0 system’s separation of visible ranks and hidden Skill creates fairer matchmaking while maintaining the seasonal grind that keeps players engaged. Whether you’re aiming for Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or the elusive Champion rank, remember:
- Map knowledge > Aim skill in Rainbow Six Siege
- Communication wins rounds more than solo fragging
- Learn from defeats rather than blaming teammates
- Master 2-3 operators per role before expanding your pool
- Play with coordinated teammates who communicate
The grind from Bronze to Champion isn’t about getting lucky—it’s about mastering the game’s tactical depth, improving consistently, and building synergy with teammates who share your competitive mindset.
Ready to climb with a coordinated squad? Solo queue is a grind, but GameTree’s Discord LFG bot makes finding quality teammates instant. Type /lfg Rainbow Six Siege in any Discord server with GameTree installed to match with players at your rank who communicate, coordinate, and want to win as much as you do.
Good luck on the ranked ladder, operator. See you in Champion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What R6 Ranks Are There?
Rainbow Six Siege ranks are divided into 8 tiers, starting from Copper V and ending with Champions. All R6 ranks except the last one are divided into five levels: V is the initial, and I is the highest.
What Is The Highest Rank In Rainbow Six Siege?
Champions is the highest R6 rank.
How To Rank Up Quickly In Rainbow Six?
You simply need to win as many matches as possible to grow your R6 rank. To do this, in addition to more game practice, you need to study the maps well, choose the right operators, and follow other tips described in the article.
How Do I Check My MMR R6?
MMR is a hidden parameter, so it cannot be seen anywhere.
