MMR: What is MMR and how to increase it?

Most games use MMR as a substitute for ELO, where the higher your MMR, the higher your rank will be. Meanwhile, games like Valorant use a hidden MMR system, where while players can't see their matchmaking rating, if their performance is good then their MMR will go up. 

A player with a high MMR will be rewarded with more ELO when they do win a match because the game will recognize that they deserve it. Additionally, they might get matched up with enemies of higher ranks than them.

For a majority of competitive games, however, the only way to increase MMR is by winning more and more matches until they hit the MMR needed to achieve a higher rank. Unfortunately, many players find themselves stuck in a specific MMR or rank no matter how hard they try. If this is the case for you, then here's how to rank up in CS:GO, and here's how to get out of ELO hell in Valorant.

Is MMR the same as ELO?

Match making rating (MMR) and ELO are similar but not identical. Both MMR and ELO are systems that are used to assess a player's skill and match them with other players of similar skill. However, there are some differences between the two systems.

The main difference between MMR and ELO is that MMR is a proprietary system used by specific games, while ELO is a more general system that can be used by a variety of games. For example, Dota 2 uses an MMR system to match players with others of similar skill, while League of Legends uses an ELO system.

Additionally, there are differences in the way that MMR and ELO are calculated and applied. The algorithms and formulas that are used to calculate MMR and ELO can vary, and the two systems may use different methods to match players and determine their skill levels.

Overall, while MMR and ELO are similar systems, they are not identical. MMR is a proprietary system used by specific games, while ELO is a more general system that can be used by a variety of games. There are also differences in the way that the two systems are calculated and applied.

What games use MMR?

Some of the games that use the MMR system include:

• Dota 2: Dota 2 is a popular MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game that uses an MMR system to match players with others of similar skill. In Dota 2, the MMR system is divided into two parts, solo MMR and party MMR, and allows players to earn points and unlock rewards based on their performance in both solo and group games.
• Heroes of the Storm ^[1]: Heroes of the Storm is another popular MOBA game that uses an MMR system to match players with others of similar skill. In Heroes of the Storm, the MMR system is called the "Hero League" system, and it allows players to earn points and rewards for their skill and dedication to the game. The Hero League system is divided into different ranks, and allows players to earn points and unlock rewards as they climb the ranks and improve their skills.
• Smite ^[2]: Smite is a MOBA game that uses an MMR system called the "Joust League" system to match players with others of similar skill. The Joust League system allows players to earn points and rewards for their skill and dedication to the game, and is divided into different tiers and divisions. Players can earn points and unlock rewards as they climb the tiers and divisions, and can show off their skills and achievements through their Joust League rank and rewards.

Are there FPS games that use MMR?

Yes, there are several FPS (First Person Shooter) games that use an MMR (Matchmaking Rating) system to match players with others of similar skill. The MMR system is a proprietary system that is used by specific games to assess a player's skill and match them with other players of similar skill.

Some examples of FPS games that use an MMR system include:

• Rainbow Six Siege ^[3]: Rainbow Six Siege is a popular FPS game that uses an MMR system to match players with others of similar skill. In Rainbow Six Siege, the MMR system is called the "Rank" system, and it allows players to earn points and rewards for their skill and dedication to the game. The Rank system is divided into different tiers, and allows players to earn points and unlock rewards as they climb the tiers and improve their skills.
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ^[4]: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is an FPS game that uses an MMR system to match players with others of similar skill. In Modern Warfare, the MMR system is called the "Matchmaking" system, and it allows players to earn points and rewards for their skill and dedication to the game. The Matchmaking system is divided into different divisions, and allows players to earn points and unlock rewards as they climb the divisions and improve their skills.

References

1. [1] "Heroes of the Storm official page". heroesofthestorm.blizzard.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024
2. [2] "Smite official page". www.smitegame.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024
3. [3] "Official Rainbow Six Siege page". www.ubisoft.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024
4. [4] "Official CoD Modern Warfare page". www.callofduty.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024