Gold Rank in League of Legends
A long-standing season goal for many players and a solid mid-ladder rank.
The classic milestonePosition on the Ladder
Iron 
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Silver 
Gold 
Platinum 
Emerald 
Diamond 
Master 
Grandmaster 
Challenger What Gold Means
Gold is the fourth rung of the ranked ladder and one of its best-known milestones, the season target that plenty of players have chased for years. It ranks above Silver and below Platinum, and is split into four divisions, from Gold IV up to Gold I.
Once you hit Gold, you have pulled well clear of the lower half of the climb from Iron. Matches become more disciplined: opponents capitalize on every misstep, wave management carries real weight, and fights over objectives get far more deliberate. To keep moving up, focus on preparation. Study your matchups before loading in, track the patch notes that alter your champions, and stick to your two or three strongest picks rather than testing new ideas in ranked. Steady play is what carries you from Gold to Platinum.
Climbing from Gold
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Gold Rank in League of Legends — FAQ
Gold is a solid mid-ladder rank and a classic season milestone for many players. It sits above Iron, Bronze and Silver and is a common long-term goal.
Gold has four divisions: Gold IV, III, II and I. You climb from IV up to I, then promote to the next tier.
Platinum is the next rank above Gold on the ranked ladder.
A small champion pool, reliable builds, matchup knowledge and tracking patch changes can help improve consistency. The League of Legends Hub tier list, builds and counters are built for exactly that.