Season 5 Ranked

Ranked is a system in SMITE designed to provide higher quality matches for competitive players. The current season of competitive play is Season 5, that began with the release of SMITE Version 5.1.4571.1 on January 30, 2018 and ended on February 11, 2019.

For information about the previous seasons see Season 4 Ranked, Season 3 Ranked, Season 2 League, Season 1 League and Pre-Season League.

Description
Ranked games allow players to compete against each other in the most competitive environment. The match lobby uses a draft mode just like our SPL games, including special features such as the ability to request a game pause. Season 5 this year has multiple splits which allow players to compete for special rewards through the year.

Ranked has 5 Tiers, with 5 Divisions each. There is a Master Tier that players compete for the ultimate goal of being a Grandmaster of Smite! Players that are able to make it to Grandmaster at the end of each Split qualify for special gem packages!

As you win, you earn Tribute. Earning more than 100 points will promote you to the next division. You may be promoted up by more than one division if you belong in a higher division. Losing Ranked games will deduct Tribute. If you lose enough games at 0 Tribute, you may be demoted down one Division.

If you don't play ranked for 2 weeks your Tribute Points will begin to decay, getting more intense each additional week you don't play. This caps at 6 weeks. Once you have begun decaying you will lose Tribute Points for each day you don't play. You can lose Divisions and Tiers by decaying. You can not decay lower than Gold V.

All Ranked Queues require you to be Level 30 but different Queues have different God Mastery Requirements. Conquest requires 20 gods owned, Joust requires 14 gods owned, while Duel require 0 gods owned. Only Owned gods may be selected in Ranked.

Ranked matches may be queued for as a solo player or limited to parties of two. Parties of three can queue in Joust only. Players queuing together must be within one tier of each other. Players still in Qualifying may queue together or with another player who is in Bronze, Silver, or Gold Tier.

Splits
Similar to the Smite Pro League, Smite's in-game ranked mode is divided into splits. Ranked players will qualify higher and promote faster during each Split. Once you pass 100 TP in your current division you are immediately promoted to the next division! Any excess points beyond 100 are credited to you in your newly earned division-

Now is a great time to get back into ranked play! When the Spring Split starts all players will have any previous ranking soft reset. This will allow all players to start the Spring Split on a more even playing field, while also ensuring quality Matchmaking.

Rewards
Each split has unique rewards that can be earned through a series of new achievements and goals. At the same time our traditional end of season rewards are also tracked in a brand new UI section of the ranked area. Additionally, our 25 best Grandmaster players have the chance to compete for gem packs every split!

God Leaderboards
Another exciting feature is the ability to show off your skills with your best gods! When you play a particular god in ranked you are earning a position on a global leaderboard for that god. Reach the top and you have the chance to show the world your skill and potentially earn special gem rewards at the end of each Split!

Conquest


“Conquest Ranked matches are designed to provide the highest quality matches for experienced Conquest players.”

Information:
 * Each Ranked season is broken up into several Splits. After each Split, players who have met certain requirements receive rewards, such as icons and badges, based on their placement in the Ranked.
 * At the end of the Season, players receive greater rewards based upon their placement.
 * Conquest Ranked may be queued as solo or in parties of two.

Important Rules:
 * Must be Level 30.
 * Ranked matches require players to have a minimum of 20 owned gods.
 * Players queueing in a party of two must be within one tier of each other. Qualifying players may queue together or with players who are placed currently in Bronze, Silver, or Gold Tier.
 * Ranked uses a 8 ban draft pick system.
 * Ranked is broken up into 5 Tiers, with 5 Divisions each, and one Grandmasters Tier.
 * As you win Ranked games, you earn Tribute.
 * After earning more than 100 Tribute, your will advance you up into a new Division. Occasionally you may be promoted up more than one Division, if your play has been exceptional.
 * Losing Ranked games at 0 Tribute may result in you being demoted down one Division.
 * New players to Ranked must play 10 qualifying matches before being placed into a Division.

Tiers:

Joust


“Teams made up of 3 players fight in a one lane map with side jungles attached.”

Information:
 * This game mode features competitive 3v3 matches. The matches launch on a timer.
 * Ranked games offer players fair, competitive matches with other players of similar skill levels.

Important Rules:
 * Must be Level 30.
 * 3 bans per side.
 * Draft pick.
 * Ranked matches require players to have a minimum of 14 owned Gods.
 * New gods can't be played in ranked matches until a 'cooldown' period has expired (giving chance for the god to be better balanced and for the community to understand how to counter the god).
 * Winning a ranked match will increase your skill rating score.
 * Intentionally feeding, multiple AFK, or breaking the rules will result in bans including permanent bans.

Tiers:

Duel


“Duel Ranked games are designed to provide the highest quality matches for experienced Joust players.”

Information:
 * Each Ranked season is broken up into several Splits. After each Split, palyers who have met certain requirements receive rewards, such as icons and badges, based on their placement in the Ranked.
 * At the end of the Season, players receive greater rewards based upon their placement.

Important Rules:
 * Must be Level 30.
 * Ranked is broken up into 5 Tiers, with 5 Divisions each, and one Grandmasters Tier.
 * As you win Ranked games, you earn Tribute.
 * After earning more than 100 Tribute, your will advance you up into a new Division. Occasionally you may be promoted up more than one Division, if your play has been exceptional.
 * Losing Ranked games at 0 Tribute may result in you being demoted down one Division.
 * New players to Ranked must play 10 qualifying matches before being placed into a Division.

Tiers:

Rewards
There are several special rewards that can be earned for playing Ranked matches. Some rewards are exclusive to each split.