What is Considered a Good Rank in Overwatch 2?
For most Overwatch 2 players, reaching Diamond or above is considered a "good" rank that shows strong skill and game knowledge. However, any rank can be good if you‘re improving and enjoying competitive mode! Here‘s an in-depth look at the ranks and what it takes to reach them.
Overwatch 2‘s Ranking System
Overwatch 2 evaluates your skill in competitive mode matches and assigns a rank between Bronze and Top 500. Higher ranks require more game sense, mechanical skill, and teamwork. Ranks are split into three tiers:
Low Tier – Bronze, Silver, Gold
Medium Tier – Platinum, Diamond
High Tier – Master, Grandmaster, Top 500
Within each tier, ranks go from 1 to 5. So in Bronze, 1 is the best and 5 is the worst. Advancing requires winning matches and collecting SR (skill rating) points.
Rank Distribution – Where Players Place
According to data site OmnicMeta, here is the percentage of ranked Overwatch 2 players in each rank as of January 2023:
| Rank | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Bronze | 15.4% |
| Silver | 21.2% |
| Gold | 32.1% |
| Platinum | 18.5% |
| Diamond | 10.4% |
| Master | 2.1% |
| Grandmaster | 0.3% |
| Top 500 | 0.1% |
As we can see, most players are in Gold, followed by Silver and Platinum. Very few reach Master and above.
What Makes a Rank "Good"?
Based on the skill levels required, here are the ranks generally seen as good:
Diamond – The start of high skill. Diamond players have excellent teamwork, positioning, aim, and ability timing. They understand win conditions and have strong hero pools. Around top 15%.
Master – Extremely high skill and game sense. Masters are experts on their best heroes and roles. They work seamlessly with their team and shot call effectively. Top 6% of players.
Grandmaster – The highest level of play before Top 500. Grandmasters have elite mechanics, game sense, and coordination. They dominate with their hero picks and carry games. Around top 1%.
Top 500 – The absolute peak of Overwatch competition. Top 500s are masters of their roles with pro-level teamwork. They consistently impact games and hit high skill shots. Only top 0.1% can reach here.
So in summary, Diamond through Top 500 represent the top 10% of the playerbase and are seen as good, high skill ranks. But competitive mode is a challenge for everyone, so any rank can feel like an accomplishment.
Climbing the Ladder – How to Rank Up
Here are some tips to improve your skills and rank up in Overwatch 2:
Focus on a small hero pool – Get extremely comfortable on 2-4 heroes so you can maximize impact.
Review your gameplay – Watch replays to learn from mistakes and study high ranked players for tips.
Work on mechanics – Practice aim, ability usage, cooldown timing, etc. in training modes.
Improve game sense – Learn all abilities, Ult tracking, positioning, when to push/fall back.
Communicate and coordinate – Shot call for your team and combo Ultimates together.
Counter the enemy – Switch heroes to counter the opponents‘ team composition.
Play deliberately – Think through your positioning and ability usage, don‘t just react.
With focus and dedication, you can master the skills needed to climb into the higher tiers. It just takes time and practice. Enjoy the journey!
