# Ranking

BomberZilla’s ranking system reflects your performance in every match. Earn—or lose—rank points through gameplay to ascend through the tiers and unlock cosmic rewards.

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### How Ranking Works

#### Point Breakdown:

* **+5 points per kill**
* **–2 points for self-kill**
* Additional placement bonuses:
  * 1st place → **+15 pts**
  * 2nd place → **+10 pts**
  * 3rd–4th place → **+5 pts**
  * 5th–8th place → **+5 pts**
  * 9th–32nd place → **+5 pts**

Your total points determine your tier — but to enter ranked matches, you must **commit your current point balance**. If you enter at a higher rank than you earned, you’ll start negative (e.g., Diamond IV with 4,755 starts at –9).

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### Example Match Breakdown

Let’s say you begin at –9 points entering a match:

1. +5 pts (1 kill)
2. +10 pts (2 kills)
3. +5 pts (1 kill)
4. +10 pts (2 kills)
5. +5 pts (1 kill)
6. −2 pts (self-kill)
7. +10 pts (2 kills)
8. +10 pts (2nd place)

Your final tally:\
\&#xNAN;**–9 + 5 + 10 + 5 + 10 + 5 – 2 + 10 + 10 = +44 points gained**

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### Level Up & Cosmic Rewards

Every time your rank crosses a new threshold, you unlock a **cosmic reward** — delivered directly in the lobby. Play strategically, climb rank, and collect exclusive bonuses.

#### Summary Table

| Action         | Points |
| -------------- | ------ |
| Each kill      | +5     |
| Self-kill      | –2     |
| 1st place      | +15    |
| 2nd place      | +10    |
| 3rd–8th place  | +5     |
| 9th–32nd place | +5     |

Master mechanics, manage lives smartly, and climb the leaderboards to reap your cosmic rewards.


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