Tekken 8 is coming and with it are new rules for Ranked Mode and all-new ranks. Let’s run down the list and see the changes at work.

Tekken 8 ranked mode has arrived and with it comes the question of the new Tekken 8 ranks for online play. The various 3D fighters of the world--Virtua Fighter, Soul Calibur, etc.--always seem to have these fantastic ranks and icons to denote just how good you are in the online arena. Honestly, they're always way cooler than the ones found in Street Fighter. Why be a gold rank when you could be a Eliminator? Tekken Ranked Mode never fails to please.

Well, we're here to run down the 30 Tekken 8 ranks available from the launch of the game, along with what each denotes. Fist meets fate meets ranks, so let's get going.

Jun getting a K.O. in Tekken 8 Ranked Mode (Image via esports.gg)
Jun getting a K.O. in Tekken 8 Ranked Mode (Image via esports.gg)

Format

First things first: What is Ranked Play in Tekken 8? There's a few changes from past games, but this is the rundown:

  • Best of three system with no more infinite rematch
  • Dan ranks aren't lowered even if the player loses, up to yellow rank
  • 30 ranks total
  • Practice functions available while waiting
  • Friends and competitors will be shown in the Dan rank gauge
  • Ghost Data of your opponent after the match
You'll receive a warning if you're about to enter a Promotion Match (Win it to rank up!)
You'll receive a warning if you're about to enter a Promotion Match (Win it to rank up!)

What ranks are in Tekken 8 Ranked Mode?

There are a total of 30 ranks in Tekken 8, seven less than its predecessor. The highest rank is Tekken God of Destruction. We've collected all of them below along with the points required to reach them.

The 30 Tekken 8 ranks are divided into 10 different colors/divisions:

  1. Brown (lowest rank)
  2. Silver
  3. Light Blue
  4. Green
  5. Yellow
  6. Orange
  7. Red
  8. Ruler
  9. Blue
  10. Gold (highest rank)

To determine your online rank in Tekken 8 you will first play a calibration match against a bot. After the bo5 match you will be awarded a rank and allowed to play your first match.

All Tekken 8 Ranks, Color and Points Needed

Rank
Color/Division
Points needed
Beginner
Brown
0
1st Dan
Silver
400
2nd Dan
Silver
1000
Fighter
Light Blue
1600
Strategist
Light Blue
2600
Combatant
Light Blue
3400
Brawler
Green
4200
Ranger
Green
5400
Cavalry
Green
6400
Warrior
Yellow
7400
Assailant
Yellow
9200
Dominator
Yellow
10800
Vanquisher
Orange
12400
Destroyer
Orange
12700
Eliminator
Orange
16600
Garyu
Red
18500
Shinru
Red
23100
Tenryu
Red
27300
Mighty Ruler
Purple
31500
Flame Ruler
Purple
36500
Battle Ruler
Purple
41100
Fujin
Blue
45700
Raijin
Blue
52300
Kishin
Blue
58500
Bushin
Blue
64700
Tekken King
Gold
70900
Tekken Emperor
Gold
79100
Tekken God
Gold
87900
Tekken God Supreme
Gold
97300
Tekken God of Destruction
Gold
109700
All Tekken 8 Ranks

Experience Points (XP) in Tekken 8 Ranked Mode

You will gain XP Points towards your Rank Level for every series you win, and winning a rematch against an opponent you just defeated will also reward you with XP. Unfortunately, winning a couple of rounds but losing the match doesn't grant XP (although it does reward you with more Fight Points!).

Between Beginner (Brown Belt) and Cavalry (Green Belt) you will not lose experience regardless of how many defeats you have. However, after you reach Warrior (Yellow Belt) you will begin to lose XP after every defeat. Plus, if you consistently lose you can be demoted back down to Green Belt.

Post-match Ranked Mode XP bar (Image via esports.gg)
Post-match Ranked Mode XP bar (Image via esports.gg)

After you reach certain milestone ranks with a specific character, all your other characters will automatically be ranked up. This is likely to avoid high level players smashing fresh meat with their third strongest character.

Stay tuned to esports.gg for esports news and Tekken 8 information.