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CS2 Rankings Explained: Premier, Competitive and FACEIT
How CS2 Premier rating, map-based Competitive ranks and FACEIT levels compare, and what actually moves your rating.
Three ladders
Premier gives you a visible CS Rating. Competitive gives you a separate rank per map. FACEIT is a third-party platform with its own Elo and ten skill levels. Treat them as separate measurements instead of direct conversions.
What moves your rating
Rating follows match wins, so what lifts you long-term is winning more rounds: utility, trades and fewer economy mistakes. Fragging alone will not carry a team indefinitely.
Frequently asked
Is Premier rating the same as FACEIT Elo?
No. They are separate systems with different player pools, so compare them only loosely.
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