Tier Rules & Guidelines

The definitive guide to placement, requirements, and testing criteria across all Neon Tiers.

HT1 High Tier 1: Apex

Players must complete a Best-of-10 set against current HT1 members to qualify for promotion.
Must maintain a positive win rate against all HT2 and LT1 challengers.
Inactivity limit: 14 days without a logged match results in a points penalty.

LT1 Low Tier 1: Elite Floor

Requires a verified minimum points threshold of 140 points.
Must demonstrate mastery over at least two distinct kits in live testing.
Can challenge HT1 players for points multipliers once per week.

HT2 High Tier 2: Contenders

Players in HT2 must accept challenges from LT2 players to maintain their ranking.
Requires consistent performance in tournament play or equivalent testing environments.

LT2 Low Tier 2: Core Peak

Promotion to LT2 requires a comprehensive evaluation session with a verified tester.
Minimum of 10 ranked matches must be completed in the current season.

HT3 & LT3 Tier 3: Core Ladder

The middle ladder where most competitive players stabilize.
Points are gained and lost through random matchmaking in verified arenas.
To climb out of Tier 3, players need a 65% win rate over 20 consecutive matches.

HT4 & LT4 Tier 4: Developing

Focused on fundamental mechanics. Players here must focus on consistency.
Matches are evaluated based on both outcome and mechanical accuracy.

HT5 & LT5 Tier 5: Entry

All new players start here after their initial testing session.
Climbing from Tier 5 is rapid for those showing strong session-to-session progress.
No points are lost for defeats while in LT5.