Boosting
Why Players Buy Rank Boosts (And When It Makes Sense)
· 6 min read
Rank boosting is often described as either cheating or a shortcut for people who cannot play. Neither matches who actually orders one. The typical customer is a competent player with limited time and a season deadline.
Here is the honest version: the four reasons boosts get bought, and the cases where you should keep your money.
Reason 1 — Time, not skill
Climbing several divisions takes dozens of matches. Someone with an hour of play time on weekday evenings simply cannot cover that inside a season, no matter how well they play. A boost converts money into the time they do not have.
Reason 2 — Season rewards and deadlines
Ranked rewards are tied to the rank you hold when the season ends. That deadline is the single most common trigger for an order — players who are close to a reward threshold with two weeks left buy the gap rather than risk missing it.
Reason 3 — Escaping a bad streak
A long losing streak damages both rank and decision-making, and the two feed each other. Some players buy a boost specifically to reset the situation: return to the rank they were playing at before the streak, and start again with a clear head.
Reason 4 — Learning from a top-tier player
Duo sessions are bought for a different reason entirely. The rank is a side effect; the point is watching how a much better player reads a fight, and being told in real time what you should have done. It is the closest thing to coaching that still moves your rank.
When not to buy a boost
If you want to hold the new rank and enjoy the games there, a solo rank boost alone will disappoint you — the lobbies will be harder than the ones you know. In that case buy fewer divisions plus a duo session, or skip the boost and work on the habits instead.
And if the rank has no deadline attached to it, grinding is cheaper and more satisfying. A boost is worth it when time is the constraint, not when patience is.
- Buy a boost when a deadline makes grinding impossible.
- Buy duo when you want to keep the rank you reach.
- Skip both when there is no deadline and you enjoy the climb.
Frequently asked questions
Is buying a rank boost worth it?
It is worth it when time is your limit and a season deadline is close. If you want to hold the rank afterwards, pair a smaller boost with a duo session.
Will I be able to play at my new rank?
Lobbies at a higher rank are harder. Duo sessions exist for exactly this reason — you climb while learning how those lobbies behave.
Is my account safe during a boost?
Boosters use secure connections and never third-party software, offline mode hides the session, and duo orders avoid account sharing entirely.