VS How to Climb the Leaderboard
Two boards, two ways to rise. Here’s how to move up the Rank Points and Tokens Won leaderboards — and how to top the friends who matter most.
Know which board you’re chasing
VS Compete has two ladders. Rank Points (RP) come from free play and measure pure skill; Tokens Won come from winning stake matches and track your prize earnings. Decide which you’re climbing — or chase both. Full breakdown in how scoring & ranks work.
Build Rank Points in free play
- Every free match moves your RP — so play often; consistency compounds.
- Lean into your best game to bank wins, then branch out.
- Warm up first — cold reactions cost you matches you’d otherwise win.
Build Tokens Won in stake matches
- Win in The Pit and The Arena — better performance takes the pot.
- Only stake once you’re warmed up and confident in the game.
- The Arena deals a random game, so being well-rounded pays off up there.
Rise through the tiers
You start at the Casual tier and move up as you go. Climbing tiers puts you among bolder players and bigger stakes — step up when your skill (and your nerve) is ready, not before.
Top your friends
The Friends Leaderboard ranks you against just your circle — often the most satisfying board to win. Invite friends, then out-play them.
The real cheat code: pick one or two games, read their strategy guides, and get genuinely good. Skill moves every board here — no shortcut around it, which is exactly why climbing feels earned.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest way to climb?
Get genuinely good at one or two games (read their guides), warm up before you play, and play consistently — every match moves you.
What’s the difference between the two boards?
Rank Points come from free play (skill); Tokens Won come from winning stake matches (prizes). You can climb both.
What are tiers?
You start at Casual and move up as you progress, into bigger stakes and bolder opponents.