Every CS2 player wants to become the best in the game, and that means getting to the Global Elite rank, or nowadays around 20,000 Elo points. Getting this high in the ranks is a testament to the player's skills, and the name can be taken literally: Global Elite is only achieved by very few players.
In this article, we will tell you what it takes to become Global Elite, how the ranks work and give you tips on becoming a better player overall.
To become a Global Elite player, you don’t only have to play a lot but also play well and consistently. Having the right teammates can help, especially as the quality of opponents increases.
It’s essential to work together. It takes effort and commitment to get to the top rank in CS2, which is why only a few ever reach it.
Naturally, the more players actively play CS2, the harder it gets to belong to the best; someone who was Global Elite ten years ago might not be good enough anymore, even if he stayed active.
More and more young talents are taking over, just like in the pro scene where we witness m0NESY and other young guns rising in the ranks.
The path to Global Elite is multifaceted, you have to be individually on point, but you won’t be able to shoot your way to the top on your own, that’s why communication and teamplay is important. Staying motivated when behind and also being positive towards your teammates is crucial so everyone stays invested in the match and wants to come back.
The competitive nature and elo-system of CS2 ensures that every player wants to win. Losing points sets you back quite a bit, so everyone is in the same boat. Avoid getting frustrated, and try to keep your teammates from getting fed up, too; being friendly to each other is the key to success!
Another important part is understanding how the ranking system, in general, works.
To become Global Elite, or its CS2 equivalent around 20,000 points, you must complete 10 placement matches that determine your initial Elo.
The initial elo can range from 1,000 all the way up to more than 30,000, but of course, you won't be ranked that high right away, even if you win all your games.
After the initial 10 games, you will gain a predetermined amount of points for every game you play or lose points depending on the match's outcome.
The goal is to reach a point tally of around 20,000. Currently, Valve isn’t entirely done with the matchmaking ranks, so there are frequent changes to how the points are distributed and where Global Elite starts.
The traditional ranks like Silver, Gold Nova, Master Guardian, Legendary Eagle and all sub-ranks don't exist in CS2 anymore.
Instead, everything is handled by how much Elo you have. This is way more transparent and easier to follow for the players, so you can simply state how much Elo you have, and everyone has a rough understanding of how well you play CS2.
Only less than 1% of the players are over 20,000 Elo, more like 0.5% and with the recent changes, it might be even less!
According to Leetify 0.32% were above 20k Elo. Of course, there are many casual players in CS2, but with 700,000 active daily players and a rough estimate of 4.5 million active players - this means that about 14,400 players are at the 20,000 Elo threshold.
As we mentioned before, with adjustments to the Matchmaking ranks, this number might change.
Being Global Elite does not necessarily mean that you are a pro player, though. Most pros don’t have time to play Matchmaking, so they might not even be ranked that highly - or at all.
At least some ex-pro players are ranked relatively high right now and it’s nice to know there is a list in-game now, in comparison to CS:GO, where there was no official list of Global Elite players
One of the most extensive parts of becoming good enough to belong to the Global Elite players is certainly aim; we have compiled many guides on how to control recoil and improve your aim; you can check them out here on Blast.tv!
Another big part is the smaller intricacies like strafe jumping, jump throwing, map knowledge and grenade placements.
Most of those things will come with experience, but you should definitely put some time into learning the different smoke and flash grenade lineups for each map.
This will allow you to become an asset for your team besides the raw aim and elevate your teammates, thus making it easier to reach Global Elite together. Watching pro players perform is another good way to train your CS2 mindset and sharpen your game sense. Luckily Blast.tv has plenty of resources for you.
Without knowing what your teammates think and see in the match it will be tough to go up against opponents in higher ranks and virtually impossible to reach Global Elite in CS2, that’s why communication is vital.
Make sure to know all the callouts on each map and make it a habit to forward all the important information to your teammates, such as how many footsteps you hear in your position, what grenades have the enemy team thrown where and, of course, if you see an opponent call his position and what he was doing.
If you want to make your life a little easier, try to find a group of likeminded players that want to become better too and practice with them, queueing together will make it easier to reach Global Elite because you will become a coherent force and more coordinated as you get to know each other.
With all the new knowledge it will be way easier for you to become a Global Elite player, check out the other articles on our website to find even more information on how to get better individually.
Always keep in mind that if it’s fun, it’s easier to stay motivated and get better, so mix up the grind with some surfing or other game modes in between.
Find out how good you can become by hopping into Matchmaking right away and sharpening your skills! We wish you good luck on your journey to the Global Elite in CS2!
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