CS2 Competitive Skill Groups

Counter-Strike 2 uses a skill group system ranging from Silver 1 (lowest) to Global Elite (highest). There are 18 ranks total, divided into tiers: Silver (1-4), Gold Nova (1-4), Master Guardian (1-3), Distinguished Master Guardian, Legendary Eagle, and Global Elite (1 tier). Your rank indicates your competitive skill relative to the global player base.

Skill groups are determined by wins, losses, and performance metrics. Winning rounds and matches earns points toward ranking up. Losing loses rank points. The exact formula is not publicly disclosed by Valve, but general patterns emerge: high-performance wins (high kills, bomb plants) grant more points; low-performance wins grant fewer points.

Ranks represent approximate player populations: Silver tiers represent bottom 10%, Gold Nova bottom 30%, Master Guardian 30-50%, Eagle tiers 50-90%, Global Elite top 10%. The player distribution is heavily weighted toward lower ranks, meaning reaching Global Elite places you in the top 1-2% of all ranked players.

Skill groups can derank if inactive. Players who don't play ranked matches for extended periods (approximately 30+ days) will derank. Playing one match restores your rank. This system prevents inactive players from inflating rank statistics.