Ranked Mode & Elo System
AnimeBattle features a competitive ranked ladder with an Elo-based rating system. Climb from the bottom to the top and prove you're the best anime card battler.
Rank Tiers
- ARank A – 1800+ Elo
The elite. Only the most skilled and dedicated players reach this tier. - BRank B – 1400-1799 Elo
Advanced players with strong draft strategy and deep card knowledge. - CRank C – 1000-1399 Elo
The starting tier. Most players begin here after placement. Solid fundamentals. - DRank D – 600-999 Elo
Learning the ropes. Focus on understanding card stats and position matchups. - FRank F – 0-599 Elo
Starting out. Don't worry – every champion was once a beginner. - ZRank Z – 2200+ Elo
The absolute peak. A mythical rank for the true legends.
How Elo Works
Placement Games
Everyone starts with 3 placement games. During placement, your Elo changes more dramatically (K-factor of 80 vs 50 for ranked). After 3 games, you receive your initial rank.
Fair Matchmaking
The Elo formula ensures fair results. Beat a player rated higher than you? Big Elo gain. Lose to someone much lower? Bigger Elo loss. The expected score formula:
E = 1 / (1 + 10^((opponent_elo - your_elo) / 400))
Leave Penalty
Leaving a ranked match results in a temporary ban: 10 minutes for the first leave of the day, 60 minutes for additional leaves. Elo loss only applies if you placed 3+ cards before leaving.
Tips for Climbing
- Know your cards – Learn which characters are strong in which positions
- Draft strategically – Don't just pick the strongest card; pick what fits your remaining positions
- Use passes wisely – Sometimes passing on a mediocre card is better than misplacing it
- Counter-draft – If you see your opponent needs a Tank, grab a strong Tank card before they can
- Build your collection – More cards mean more options in every draft