How do you gain or lose MMR?

Gaining or losing MMR (Match Making Rating) is primarily based on your performance in games, specifically winning or losing matches, with the MMR system adjusting your rating according to your win-loss ratio and the skill level of your opponents. The MMR system is designed to match players with similar skill levels, and as you win games against opponents with a higher MMR, your rating will increase, while losing to those with a lower MMR will result in a decrease.

Understanding MMR Gain and Loss

MMR Basics

The MMR system determines a player’s skill level based on their performance, win-loss ratio, and the skill level of their opponents. Better individual performance, a higher win-loss ratio, and defeating skilled opponents increases a player’s MMR, while the opposite will decrease it.

Frequently Asked Questions

General MMR Questions

1. Can you lose MMR?: Yes, you can lose MMR for abandoning a game, and your MMR will also decrease if you lose games, especially against opponents with a lower MMR.
2. How does your MMR increase?: Your MMR increases by having consistent winning streaks, especially against opponents with a higher MMR, and by playing with and against better players.
3. What affects MMR?: Several factors can affect your MMR, including winning or losing a match, the skill difference between teams, and exiting a ranked match early.

MMR and Ranked Games

4. Do you lose MMR in ranked?: Yes, you can lose MMR in ranked games if you lose matches or abandon games.
5. Can you lose MMR in unranked?: Unranked games have a classic MMR system, but your league ranking is unrelated to MMR and is based on the games you’ve won or lost.

MMR and Performance

6. Does KDA affect MMR?: No, KDA (Kill/Death/Assist ratio) does not directly affect MMR in most MOBA games, including League of Legends.
7. Is a high or low KDA better?: A higher KDA ratio indicates better performance in a match, as it reflects a player’s kill participation.

MMR Resets and Adjustments

8. Can MMR reset?: Yes, there will be a Soft MMR Reset at the beginning of each new Season, and inactivity during a match can also affect your MMR.
9. How do I fix my MMR?: You can fix your MMR by winning streaks and winning games against opponents with a higher MMR.

MMR and Ranking

10. What is a good MMR?: A good MMR is generally considered to be above 2000, with an average MMR around 1500, and a low MMR below 1000.
11. How do I check my MMR?: While there is no official way to check your LoL MMR, you can use an MMR calculator to get an estimate of your MMR.

MMR and Game Leave

12. Do you lose less MMR if a teammate leaves?: The first player to leave a match will have a more substantial MMR loss.
13. Does dodging affect MMR?: No, queue dodging does not affect your MMR.

MMR and Win Rate

14. Does win rate affect MMR?: Yes, your win rate affects your MMR, as the MMR system aims to match players with similar skill levels.
15. Why am I getting LP?: The amount of LP (League Points) you gain or lose is tied to your MMR, with winning games at a higher MMR than your current rank resulting in more LP gained.