Ladders are competitive rankings where teams battle to reach the top. Win matches to climb the ranks, unlock rank badges, and prove you're the best in your game.
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Formats
Three ladder types
Singles
1v1
Prove your individual skill in head-to-head matchups.
Duos
2v2
Team up with one partner and dominate together.
Squad
3v3, 4v4, 5v5+
Full team coordination. Squad sizes vary by game.
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Rank tiers
Your badge is your leaderboard position
Climb higher to unlock more prestigious rank badges.
Nova
#1
Obsidian
#2–3
Ruby
#4–10
Sapphire
#11–25
Emerald
#26–50
Platinum
#51–100
Gold
#101–250
Silver
#251–500
Bronze
#501+
Unranked
No matches
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Player vs team
Two ranks, tracked separately
Player rank
Your personal rank on MeL based on your total XP and performance across all games. Also tracked per game.
Team rank
Your team's position on the ladder leaderboard for a specific ladder type (Singles, Duos, Squad) in each game.
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How to climb
From new team to the top of the table
01
Create or join a team
Form a team for your chosen ladder type (Singles, Duos, or Squad).
02
Play ladder matches
Accept or create a match to find opponents. There's no skill-based matchmaking — this is a real ladder.
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Win matches
Victory earns points and moves you up the leaderboard. Beat higher-ranked teams for bonus points.
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Hold your rank
Stay active and keep winning to maintain or improve your position.