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Emerald Rank in League of Legends

A newer tier between Platinum and Diamond for clearly above-average players.

IV → III → II → I Above Platinum Below Diamond
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Emerald rank emblem The green ascent

Position on the Ladder

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What Emerald Means

Emerald is the sixth tier of the ranked ladder, introduced between Platinum and Diamond to smooth the jump between them. It uses the standard four divisions, from Emerald IV to Emerald I, and represents a clearly above-average level of play.

Games in Emerald are faster and more punishing than below: misplayed waves turn into lost plates, and skipped vision turns into lost objectives. The climb here rewards players who study the game between matches — reviewing losses, following the meta through patch notes and tier lists, and refining a small pool of champions until their matchups feel automatic. Emerald is the proving ground before the hard ceiling of Diamond.

Climbing from Emerald

Keep the pool small Two or three champions per role — mastery beats variety, and it can help improve consistency.
Use the tier list Check which champions are statistically strong on the current patch before you queue. Know your matchups A minute in counters before lane tells you when to trade and when to survive. Track the patch Buffs and nerfs shift lanes every cycle — patch notes keep your picks honest.
Play consistent roles One main role builds pattern recognition faster than filling every game.
Review your losses One avoidable death or skipped objective per game is often the whole climb.

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Emerald Rank in League of Legends — FAQ

A newer tier between Platinum and Diamond for clearly above-average players. It is part of the standard tier ladder with four divisions.