Dota 2: ranking system and MMR

Dota 2 is without a doubt one of the most popular MOBA games in the world. The game has a huge fan base with many events and competitive gameplay around the world. Dota 2 was also one of the esports games at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. While players are certainly enjoying the game, some are still confused about the ranking system. So, in this guide, we will explain the Dota 2 ranking system and the role of MMR in it.

What is the Dota 2 Ranking System and How to Unlock It

The Dota 2 Ranking System is a simple tool used to match players to improve the effectiveness of fair fights. If you create a new account, you will not be able to see this option as there are some criteria to unlock the ranking system. Here’s everything about how to unlock the ranking system in Dota 2:

• You will have to play at least 100 hours. There is no dedicated game mode, you just need to play 100 hours before you unlock it.
• After that, you will need to link a valid phone number to your Steam account. They can check, so be ready when you do.
• Next, you will need to play 10 calibration matches that will affect your rank. This will be the last step before you unlock ranked matchmaking in the game.

Medal levels in Dota 2

There are multiple levels in Dota 2 and your MMR plays a huge role in your current level. MMR has nothing to do with in-game performance, it’s more about the ratio of your wins to losses. Here are all Dota 2 medal tiers and MMR requirements as part of the ranking system:

• Herald –
  • Herald I: 0 MMR
  • Herald II: 154 MMR
  • Herald III: 308 MMR
  • Herald IV: 462 MMR
  • Herald V: 616 MMR
• Guardian –
  • Guardian I: 770 MMR
  • Guardian II: 924 MMR
  • Guardian III: 1078 MMR
  • Guardian IV: 1232 MMR
  • Guardian V: 1386 MMR
• Crusader –
  • Crusader I: 1540 MMR
  • Crusader II: 1694 MMR
  • Crusader III: 1848 MMR
  • Crusader IV: 2002 MMR
  • Crusader V: 2156 MMR
• Archon –
  • Archon I: 2310 MMR
  • Archon II: 2464 MMR
  • Archon III: 2618 MMR
  • Archon IV: 2772 MMR
  • Archon V: 2926 MMR
• Legend –
  • Legend I: 3080 MMR
  • Legend II: 3234 MMR
  • Legend III: 3388 MMR
  • Legend IV: 3542 MMR
  • Legend V: 3696 MMR
• Ancient –
  • Ancient I: 3850 MMR
  • Ancient II: 4004 MMR
  • Ancient III: 4158 MMR
  • Ancient IV: 4312 MMR
  • Ancient V: 4466 MMR
• Divine –
  • Divine I: 4620 MMR
  • Divine 2: 4820 MMR
  • Divine III: 5020 MMR
  • Divine IV: 5220 MMR
  • Divine V: 5420 MMR
• Immortal – Immortal is the highest tier, and ranks are not divided into sub-tiers. While you will still earn MMR, you will compete for the regional leaderboard.

That’s all there is to the Dota 2 ranking system.