Complete Guide to Warzone Ranked Play: Rules, Restrictions, and Rankings System
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Warzone Ranked Play has returned with Black Ops 6, bringing competitive battle royale action to Urzikstan. Players can now compete for Skill Rating (SR) and exclusive rewards while climbing through various skill divisions.
Warzone player using assault rifle
Requirements to Play:
- Place in Top 15 in Battle Royale or Top 6 in Resurgence across 30 matches
- Previous Season One placements count toward this requirement
Key Features:
- No party skill restrictions for squads
- SR gains based on placement and elimination performance
- First daily loss protection (no SR deduction)
- Higher SR rewards for eliminating higher-ranked players
Restricted Items:
- All MW3 and MW2 weapons
- Thermal optics and underbarrel launchers
- Special attachments (CHF Barrel, Rapid Fire, Dragon's Breath)
- Specific perks (Birdseye, Alertness, Specialist)
- Select vehicles and contracts
Skill Divisions (Ascending Order):
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Crimson
- Iridescent
- Top 250
- Champion (Number one overall player)
Rewards:
- Division-specific cosmetics
- Exclusive skins at Gold rank and higher
- Career win threshold rewards
- Seasonal unique rewards
- Champion rank exclusive skin with crown and flaming skull
Tips for SR Gains:
- Focus on both survival and eliminations
- Target higher-ranked players for more SR
- Maintain consistent performance to climb divisions
- Utilize daily loss protection strategically
The higher your rank, the more SR you risk losing in poor performances, emphasizing the importance of consistent, strategic gameplay.
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