Climbing up the ranking ladder may be exhausting and exciting at the same time. What ranks await you ahead? The system is explained here.
Tekken 8's ranking system got a major overhaul in Season 2, not only in terms of how to climb ranks but also how many ranks exist. If you're new to the game or looking to set your next goal, here is the Tekken 8 ranks in order as well as information on how to climb and how the ranking system works.
In general, experienced players now spend less time stuck in low ranks. However, with bonus XP removed on re-promotion, you can expect more fluctuation - wins and losses will matter more in Tekken 8 Season 2. So you might want to rethink hitting that rematch button.
All Tekken 8 Ranks in order
Starting from Season 2, TEKKEN 8 has eight tiers for the God of Destruction rank. Here you can find all 37 ranks in order. In Ranked Play you only lose Points after climbing to Red Rank (Garyu or higher).
Level | Rank | Color/Division | Points needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beginner | Brown | 0 |
| 2 | 1st Dan | Silver | 400 |
| 3 | 2nd Dan | Silver | 1000 |
| 4 | Fighter | Light Blue | 1600 |
| 5 | Strategist | Light Blue | 2600 |
| 6 | Combatant | Light Blue | 3400 |
| 7 | Brawler | Green | 4200 |
| 8 | Ranger | Green | 5400 |
| 9 | Cavalry | Green | 6400 |
| 10 | Warrior | Yellow | 7400 |
| 11 | Assailant | Yellow | 9200 |
| 12 | Dominator | Yellow | 10800 |
| 13 | Vanquisher | Orange | 12400 |
| 14 | Destroyer | Orange | 12700 |
| 15 | Eliminator | Orange | 16600 |
| 16 | Garyu | Red | 18500 |
| 17 | Shinru | Red | 23100 |
| 18 | Tenryu | Red | 27300 |
| 19 | Mighty Ruler | Purple | 31500 |
| 20 | Flame Ruler | Purple | 36500 |
| 21 | Battle Ruler | Purple | 41100 |
| 22 | Fujin | Blue | 45700 |
| 23 | Raijin | Blue | 52300 |
| 24 | Kishin | Blue | 58500 |
| 25 | Bushin | Blue | 64700 |
| 26 | Tekken King | Gold | 70900 |
| 27 | Tekken Emperor | Gold | 79100 |
| 28 | Tekken God | Gold | 87900 |
| 29 | Tekken God Supreme | Gold | 97300 |
| 30 | Tekken God of Destruction I | Gold | 109700 |
| 31 | Tekken God of Destruction II | Gold | TBD |
| 32 | Tekken God of Destruction III | Gold | TBD |
| 33 | Tekken God of Destruction IV | Gold | TBD |
| 34 | Tekken God of Destruction V | Gold | TBD |
| 35 | Tekken God of Destruction VI | Gold | TBD |
| 36 | Tekken God of Destruction VII | Gold | TBD |
| 37 | God of Destruction ∞ (Ouroboros) | Gold | TBD |
Tekken 8 Rank colors and belts in order
TEKKEN 8 has 37 ranks. They are divided into 10 color groups know as belts. In Season 1, the most populated rank was Fujin, Rank 22 and the first Blue belt. In Season 2 the average rank is currently lower due to the reset. However, it's expected that high purple will be the new average given the changes to the way you gain XP in Ranked Mode in Tekken 8 Season 2.
- Brown (lowest rank)
- Silver
- Light Blue
- Green
- Yellow
- Orange
- Red
- Purple
- Blue
- Gold (highest rank)
Experience Points (XP) in the Ranked Mode
We have a dedicated article that explains how the TEKKEN 8 ranked system works. Please, check it out for more details.
In a nutshell, every time you win a Ranked match, the game rewards you with XP. At specific milestones (numbers of XP), you get promoted to the next rank.
- The amount of earned XP depends on various factors, such as the rank difference between opponents.
- If you lose matches, you can lose XP as well. This system works only starting from the Yellow ranks, so beginners shouldn’t worry.
Do not confuse the Ranked Matches XP with Fight Money, a currency to purchase some cosmetics. You earn it regardless of your match results.
That’s all about T8 ranks. For all TEKKEN 8 news and updates, stick around on esports.gg!
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Tekken 8 Ranks: Offline and online
There are two types of ranking systems in TEKKEN 8. Only one of them is really important.
- Offline ranks. When you play Arcade Quest matches in TEKKEN 8, your characters receive ranks. They affect nothing and rather show how dedicated you are to offline training.
- Online ranks. TEKKEN 8 players obtain them in the online Ranked Matches. The ranking affects your actual matchmaking — who you play against. Your friends and opponents can see your online ranks.
In online Ranked and Casual matchmaking, you can specify what opponents you prefer to play against: the same rank or stronger.
Tekken 8 Ranks are character-specific
TEKKEN 8 has many characters in the roster, and it’s natural not to master them all on the same level. Therefore, the game has individual ranks for each fighter.
Key Points:
- After reaching certain ranks with one character, all your other fighters will automatically be promoted a few ranks
- In online matchmaking, TEKKEN 8 considers the highest rank among all your characters. This change was introduced in T8 Season 2. Thanks to it, skilled players don’t need to climb the entire ranking ladder with each new character they start to play.
How to receive your first rank in TEKKEN 8?
When you decide to play an online Ranked match in TEKKEN 8 for the first time, the game suggests completing a calibration match against a bot. Its result affects what rank you get.
To improve your rank in TEKKEN 8, play more, earn XP, and enjoy your progress.
