Ranked Match are one of the different Online Modes for DNF Duel. It allows players to connect and match up against others players of identical skill levels.
Overview
Like other fighting games, DNF Duel allows players to play rank matches against other players online to be able to play against each other. Before beginning ranked matches, players have the option to start out with either Bronze, Silver, or Gold rank to match with their skill level to begin playing. Players also have the option to display their ranked match history (total amount of matches, how many wins, win rate) either public or privately, although win-streaks are always displayed publicly.
After setting up their profile, players are then able to select the character, stage, and BGM that they want to play and then proceed to queue themselves. While waiting for a match, players can either wait in the lobby or play Training, Tutorial, Arcade, or Survival while waiting. It is important to note that Battle Settings are different between Player and Ranked Matches, so it is vital to adjust before proceeding to play either, lest it would wind up in playing with the wrong settings.
Upon two people connecting with each other, both players have 30 seconds to confirm the match before proceeding to play. Ranked matches between the players are best out of 3, with the set ending upon either player's victory. It is possible however to leave the match after a match has been completed, but it is not possible to change the character while playing the set with another.
List of Ranks
Depending on performance, it is possible to both advance and be demoted of your ranking. Regardless of who you play, the rank is universal across all playable characters.
Bronze
One of the selectable tiers for ranked matches while starting out, Bronze consists of 4 different tiers (I to IV), being the overall lowest rank for the game. Players would have to win 4 matches to advance to the next tier, and then 3 three out of 5 Advancement Matches to rank up to Silver.
Silver
One of the selectable tiers for ranked matches while starting out, Silver consists of 4 different tiers (I to IV). Players would have to win 6 matches to advance to the next tier, and then win 3 out of 5 Advancement Matches to rank up to Gold.
Gold
One of the selectable tiers for ranked matches while starting out, Gold consists of 4 different tiers (I to IV). Players would have to win eight matches to advance to the next tier, and then win 3 out of 5 Advancement Matches to rank up to Diamond.
Diamond
This is the first non-selectable rank a player can advance to, coming after Gold. Diamond consists of 4 different tiers (I to IV), with winning eight matches being required to advance to the next tier. Following that, the player would have to win 3 out of 5 matches to ran up to Terranite.
Terranite
This is the second non-selectable rank a player can advance to, coming after Diamond. Terranite consists of 4 different tiers (I to IV), with winning eleven matches being required to advance to the next tier. Following that, the player would have to win 3 out of 5 matches to ran up to Deity.
Deity
This is the third non-selectable rank a player can advacne to, coming after Terranite. This is the current highest rank available in the game, lacking any tiers in comparison to the previous ranks. In replacement, players will accumulate Diety Points the more they win matches, with the amount of wins being displayed as the number.
Trivia
- If the player has not unlocked Lost Warrior while encountering him in a Ranked Match, then his character artwork/portrait would be silhouetted and his name is replaced with "???". This applies with other Online Modes in the game as well.