Matchmaking Ranking (MMR for short) plays an important role in League of Legends ranked matches. At DLPrivateServer we reveal what MMR is and how you can find your own MMR.
What is MMR? The matchmaking rating is a value that describes your skill level and that your teammates and opponents use to orient themselves in a ranked match:
- If you have a low MMR, you play against weak opponents and with weak allies.
- If you have a high MMR, you play against strong opponents and with strong allies
The matchmaking ranking works independently of the actual ranking, so wins and losses influence your ranking. So as a gold player with a high MMR, you can meet platinum players, while you meet silver players with a low MMR.
What is my MMR? Unfortunately, it is not possible to find out your exact match rating. However, you can see a trend if you look at the LPs (league points) received after a ranked match:
- If you get a lot of LP, your MMR is higher than your average ranking and the game tries to quickly bring you to your true rank.
- If you get low LP, then you have played against weak opponents and your MMR is quite lower. The system will boost your MMR while maintaining range
Different MMRs from other players and opponents also play a role in LP earned, but a multi-match trend can be derived.
There are also external aids. The Whatismymmr website uses various algorithms to provide the most accurate value possible. To do this, use the solo games played in ranking. The displayed value indicates a trend (example 1200 ± 100) so that your actual MMR is between 1100 and 1300. Whatismymmr also emphasizes that the value becomes more accurate the more games you have played.
The different ranks in LoL from iron (left) to challenger (right).
How do I improve my MMR? The matchmaking rating improves if you win a ranked match and deteriorates if you lose a ranked match. Basically, if you win more than you lose, you improve your matchmaking rating.
How is there a difference between MMR and ranking? This can be due to several reasons:
- The first 10 games of a season, the placement games, are particularly important. They give much more LP to quickly take you to the classification that corresponds to you. If he loses there, the MMR and the league will take longer to adjust.
- Anyone who leaves a queue, either through a disconnect or on purpose, loses LP, but not MMR.
- If you lose a match with 0 LP but are not relegated, your MMR will still worsen.
- If you queue up with players who have a high MMR, you sometimes get more MMR than LP.
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Is there MMR also in other modes? Yes, MMR is also available in normal LoL mode or Auto Battler Teamfight Tactics. However, each mode has its own classification that works independently of the others.
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In another article on the topic of LoL, we recently explained what a “One Trick Pony” is: What does OTP mean in LoL and to whom does it apply?
