What is LP Inflation?
LP inflation means players climb the ranked ladder quicker now than in previous seasons, with higher LP rewards and lower losses.
LP inflation means players climb the ranked ladder quicker now than in previous seasons, with higher LP rewards and lower losses.
- Why is this happening?
Ranked is inflated for several reasons:
- The introduction of two ranked splits in Season 13, with a mid-season soft reset, allows for faster climbs.
- Riot changed how MMR resets, leading to more linear LP gains.
- Promotion series between divisions were removed, speeding up the climb.
- Effects on the Ranked Ladder
More players are reaching higher ranks, including Diamond and above. This creates rank compression, where the skill gap between players in the same rank narrows. High-level ranks like Challenger are more competitive since more players enter that tier. - Pros and Cons
Pros: Players progress faster, experience less frustration with stagnation, and find it easier to reach new ranks.
Cons: Ranks lose prestige, the skill gap widens, and MMR mismatches in games become more common. - Riot's Next Steps
Riot may adjust MMR scaling to better represent true skill, reduce LP gains/losses at higher ranks to slow inflation, and modify ranked rewards to maintain prestige. - What Should Players Do?
It's a good time to climb with easier LP gains, but be prepared for possible future changes. Focus on improving your skill to maintain your rank after inflation adjustments.
