The Crucible (Ranked Arena)
Overview
The Crucible is a 1v1 ranked PvP system with a full ELO rating, seasonal leaderboard, and Ruud rewards. Players queue up, get matched against someone near their skill level, fight in an isolated arena, and earn or lose rating based on the result.
Queueing & Matchmaking
Press Join in the Queue tab to enter the queue. The server runs matchmaking every 5 seconds, looking for two queued players within an ELO range of each other.
- Search range starts at ±200 ELO
- Expands by +50 every 30 seconds you’ve been waiting
- Maximum range: ±500 ELO
Once matched, both players get a 5-second countdown then are teleported to a dedicated arena map (Map 74). Matches have a 3-minute time limit - if neither player dies, the match is cancelled with no ELO change.
ELO System
- Starting ELO: 1,000
- ELO floor: 0 (can’t go below 0)
- K-factor: 32 (maximum gain/loss per match is 32 points)
- Win reward: +500 Ruud paid instantly on victory
ELO is calculated using the standard formula - beating a much higher-rated player gains more points, beating a much lower-rated player gains fewer. Losing to a lower-rated player loses more.
Rank Tiers
| Tier | ELO Required |
|---|
| Bronze | 0-1099 |
| Silver | 1100-1299 |
| Gold | 1300-1499 |
| Platinum | 1500-1699 |
| Diamond | 1700+ |
Seasons
Each season lasts 14 days. When a season ends:
- Rewards are distributed automatically based on your final ELO and rank
- A server-wide announcement goes out
- Stats soft-reset: your ELO moves halfway back to 1000 (new_elo = 1000 + (elo - 1000) / 2), wins and losses reset to 0
- When you next log in, pending rewards are claimed automatically and paid in Ruud
You must have played at least 10 matches in the season to qualify for rewards.
Season End Rewards - Tier
| Tier | ELO | Ruud Reward |
|---|
| Diamond | 1700+ | 500,000 |
| Platinum | 1500-1699 | 250,000 |
| Gold | 1300-1499 | 100,000 |
| Silver | 1100-1299 | 50,000 |
| Bronze | 0-1099 | 10,000 |
Top Finish Bonus
Stacks on top of tier reward:
| Finish | Ruud Bonus |
|---|
| #1 | +2,000,000 |
| #2-3 | +1,000,000 |
| #4-10 | +500,000 |
Example: #1 Diamond Player
- Tier reward: 500,000 Ruud
- Top finish bonus: +2,000,000 Ruud
- Total: 2,500,000 Ruud
Tips
- The 30-second expand mechanic means if you queue at an unusual ELO you’ll eventually get matched - just takes longer.
- Win streak doesn’t matter - only your ELO determines matchmaking.
- 500 Ruud per win adds up quickly. 100 wins = 50,000 Ruud just from match rewards.
- The soft reset means very high-ELO players don’t start next season too far ahead - a 1700 player resets to 1350 (Gold), not back to 1000.
- If you want leaderboard rewards, focus on ELO over win rate - it’s the only thing that matters for tier placement.