I’ve been playing some 1v1s lately and ended up in a match against a player who has won SSL tournaments. I’m currently ranked Diamond 1 in 1s and Diamond 2 in 2s, and while I feel I played decently, I got crushed with a 10-4 score. It’s frustrating to face players who are significantly higher ranked than me, especially when I keep getting saved by Grand Champions. I’m curious if there’s any way to get matched with players closer to my rank or if there’s something I can do about this. I just came back from season 7, so I’m a bit out of the loop.
2 Answers
Just keep grinding! The player base for 1v1s is smaller, and many of us are queuing for practice rather than ranking up. I dropped from C2 to D2 last season, so I feel your pain. Just accept it as practice—there’s not much to do about the matchups.
Honestly, I wouldn’t focus on ranked matches in 1v1s just for gaining points. Use these matches to work on your game sense, awareness, and mechanics since you’ll get real-time practice that freeplay can’t offer. If you’re looking to rank up, stick to 2s or 3s instead.
Alr appreciate that!