Honor of Kings ranked on the global version has seven tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master and Grandmaster. You win a star for each victory and lose one per defeat. Grandmaster then has Mythic, Epic and Legend milestones at 25, 50 and 100 stars. Bravery Points and star cards soften losses, and seasons reset your rank partway down.
What is Honor of Kings ranked mode?
Ranked is the competitive 5v5 mode in Honor of Kings, the MOBA from TiMi Studio Group published globally by Level Infinite. Instead of matchmaking points you can see, your progress is counted in stars. Win and you gain a star, lose and you drop one. Collect enough stars and you move up a division, then a whole tier.
If you are new to the game itself, start with our what is Honor of Kings and how to win guide, then come back here. The quick facts below describe the global version as of October 2026. The Chinese client (Wangzhe Rongyao) uses different names for its top tiers, so guides written for it will not match what you see.
| Fact | Honor of Kings ranked (global, October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | 5v5 ranked matches on the main map |
| Tiers | Seven: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Grandmaster |
| Top milestones | Grandmaster Mythic (25 stars), Epic (50), Legend (100) |
| Unit of progress | Stars: +1 per win, -1 per loss |
| Unlock | After early account levels; the exact level has changed between versions, so check the in-game lock |
| Draft with bans | From Diamond |
| Season length | Roughly two to three months, set by the developer each season |
| Loss softeners | Bravery Points, Star Protection and Double Star cards |
Everything about ranked can change with a new season, so check the latest patch on our patch notes page and upcoming seasons on coming soon.
What are all the Honor of Kings ranks in order?
Here is the full ladder on the global client, from lowest to highest. Lower tiers have fewer divisions and fewer stars per division, so the early climb is quick. From Diamond up each division needs five stars, which is why most players feel the grind begin there.
| Tier | Divisions | Stars per division | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | III, II, I | 3 | Where new accounts start |
| Silver | III, II, I | 3 | Learning the basics of lanes and roles |
| Gold | IV, III, II, I | 4 | A single-role hero pool starts to pay off |
| Platinum | IV, III, II, I | 4 | Objective control matters more |
| Diamond | V, IV, III, II, I | 5 | Draft with bans begins at this tier |
| Master | V, IV, III, II, I | 5 | Last tier with divisions |
| Grandmaster | No divisions | Open-ended star count | Server ranking by stars |
| Grandmaster Mythic | Star milestone | From 25 stars | Shown once you pass 25 stars in Grandmaster |
| Grandmaster Epic | Star milestone | From 50 stars | Shown once you pass 50 stars |
| Grandmaster Legend | Star milestone | From 100 stars | The top named milestone on the global client |
Add up the stars from Bronze III to the top of Master and you get roughly 100 stars, so reaching Grandmaster takes at least that many net wins without help from star cards. Grandmaster itself has no divisions. Instead your star count keeps rising, and the game shows the Mythic, Epic and Legend labels once you pass 25, 50 and 100 stars. Players at this level are also ranked against everyone on their server by star count.
Some older guides call Grandmaster the "highest" rank. That is true for named tiers, but the Legend milestone is where the strongest players sit, so treat Grandmaster as the entry to the top bracket rather than the finish line.
How do stars, Bravery Points and seasons work?
Stars
Every ranked win adds one star and every loss removes one. When your stars fill a division you move up to the next one; drop below zero stars and you can fall back a division. The number of stars you need per division grows as you climb, as shown in the table above.
Bravery Points and star cards
Bravery Points are earned in ranked games for playing the match out instead of going AFK, and they come faster with strong performances such as a Gold medal or a win streak. When the meter fills, the game uses it to protect a star after a loss or to add a bonus star. The amount needed rises with your tier. Star Protection cards stop a star from being lost on a defeat, and Double Star cards give two stars for one win. You get cards from events and rewards rather than buying ranks directly.
Seasons and resets
Ranked seasons have recently lasted about two to three months, and the developer has shortened or lengthened them at times, so treat the length as subject to change. When a new season starts your rank is lowered rather than wiped. For example, community guides report that a player who ended in Master V began the next season in Diamond IV. Season rewards, such as a seasonal skin and title for reaching set ranks, are paid out based on the highest rank you reach, and each reward can only be claimed once per season.
Draft and hero rules
Lower tiers use a simple pick phase. From Diamond, ranked switches to a draft with bans, so you need more than one comfortable hero per role. Heroes in ban-pick ranked usually need a minimum proficiency, so play a hero in normal matches before you lean on it in Diamond and above.
How do you climb ranks in Honor of Kings?
- Pick one main role. Choose the role you enjoy most, such as Jungle, Roam or Mid, and play most of your ranked games there. Learning one role deeply is faster than being average at five.
- Build a three-hero pool. Have two or three heroes for that role that you are confident on. From Diamond, bans can remove your favourite, so one backup is not enough.
- Warm up first. Play one normal match before your ranked session to check your connection and get your hands moving.
- Play for objectives. Tyrant, Overlord and turrets win more games than kills. Ping and rotate when an objective is coming up.
- Protect your Bravery meter. Never go AFK or leave a match. Finishing every game, even a losing one, keeps your Bravery Points growing and saves stars later.
- Stop after two losses in a row. Tilt costs more stars than any single mistake. Take a break, then come back fresh.
- Review a loss each session. Watch the replay of one lost game and look for the moment the match turned. Fix that one habit next time.
- Queue with a steady partner. A duo partner you trust, especially Roam with Farm lane or Jungle with Mid, makes games more predictable than solo queue.
Tips to rank up faster
- Learn the item builds for your heroes. The recommended builds are a good start, but swap in defensive items when the enemy has burst or healing.
- Watch the mini-map every few seconds. Most deaths come from enemies you could have seen coming.
- Use the in-game chat wheel calmly. Short, positive pings get better teamwork than arguments.
- Do not chase kills into fog. A safe retreat keeps your star when the game is close.
- Ban the hero that beats you most. In draft tiers, use your ban on whatever you struggle against, not just the popular pick.
- Play at your best time of day. Climb when you are rested; late-night tilt sessions drain stars.
- Use star cards at the right moment. Save protection for the higher tiers, where each star is worth more time.
- Check the patch. Hero buffs and nerfs move the meta each season, so update your pool when the patch changes.
For more guides on this game, browse the Honor of Kings guides hub.
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Honor of Kings ranks FAQ
What is the highest rank in Honor of Kings?
Grandmaster is the highest named tier on the global version, but it has star milestones on top. At 25 stars you reach Grandmaster Mythic, at 50 Grandmaster Epic and at 100 Grandmaster Legend. Players in Grandmaster are also ranked against everyone on their server by star count, so the very best players are the ones with the most stars, well past the Legend milestone.
How many stars do you need to reach Grandmaster?
About 100 net stars from Bronze III. Bronze and Silver divisions need three stars each, Gold and Platinum four, and Diamond and Master five. Because every loss removes a star, the real number of games is higher unless you win most of them. Bravery Points and Double Star cards can shorten the climb by giving you bonus stars or saving stars after losses.
What are Bravery Points in Honor of Kings?
Bravery Points are a ranked meter that fills when you finish matches without going AFK and when you play well, for example by earning a Gold medal or winning in a row. When it is full, the game uses it to protect a star after a loss or to add an extra star after a win. The amount you need goes up as you reach higher tiers.
Do Honor of Kings ranks reset every season?
Yes, partly. At the start of each ranked season your rank drops, but you do not go back to Bronze. Community guides give the example of a Master V player starting the next season in Diamond IV. Seasons have recently run about two to three months, and rewards for the season are based on the highest rank you reached before it ended.
When does draft pick with bans start in ranked?
Ban and pick draft starts at Diamond on the global version. Below that the pick phase is simpler and there are no bans. Once you reach Diamond you should have at least two or three heroes you are comfortable on for your main role, because the enemy team can ban your best hero or pick it first.
Is buying an Honor of Kings rank boost safe?
No boost is risk free. Level Infinite does not allow account sharing, so a piloted boost where someone logs in to your account carries the most risk. Playing duo games with a pro on your own account carries less risk, and coaching carries none. Read the account safety page before ordering, and avoid anyone who promises a ban-proof service.
Sources: ONE Esports: full list of Honor of Kings ranks, esports.gg: how to reach Grandmaster, Pocket Gamer: Honor of Kings ranking system, BlueStacks: Honor of Kings ranked mode guide, esports.gg: when does HoK ranked season reset, GuildOrder: HoK ranked tier progression.