Ranked Bedwars

Ranked Bedwars

Ranked Bedwars is a competitive variant of the classic Bedwars game mode offered on the Hydra Hub Network. This mode introduces an ELO-based ranking system to create fair, skill-based matchmaking and provide players with a structured competitive experience.

Overview

In Ranked Bedwars, players face off in standard Bedwars matches but are matched against opponents of similar skill levels based on their current ELO rating. The mode supports both solo and team formats, with additional ranking constraints to ensure balanced matches.

ELO System

The Ranked Bedwars mode uses an ELO-based rating system to track player performance and assign divisions. Players gain or lose ELO based on match outcomes:

• Win: +10 to +25 ELO (based on the opponent's rating and performance)
• Loss: −5 to −20 ELO
• Disconnection/Quit: −25 ELO
• Streak bonuses: Winning streaks can increase ELO gains slightly

All new players start with a base ELO of 1000.

Divisions

Players are grouped into skill tiers called divisions, determined by their ELO:

• Bronze: 0 – 999 ELO
• Silver: 1000 – 1199 ELO
• Gold: 1200 – 1399 ELO
• Platinum: 1400 – 1599 ELO
• Diamond: 1600 – 1799 ELO
• Champion: 1800+ ELO

Division icons are displayed in the lobby and during matches to signify rank. Division resets may occur during seasonal updates or competitive resets.

Matchmaking and Lobby Access

Players connect to the Ranked Bedwars mode through the main lobby by interacting with the Ranked Bedwars NPC. This NPC automatically connects players to a division-specific matchmaking lobby based on their current ELO.

Division-Based Matchmaking

The matchmaking system prioritizes creating games with players in the same division. This ensures that:

• Matches are balanced and fair
• New players are not overwhelmed by top-tier opponents
• High-level players compete in a more challenging, rewarding environment

If a sufficient number of players in a specific division are not available, the system may expand the matchmaking pool slightly (within ±1 division range) to minimize wait times.

Season History

Below is a list of Ranked Bedwars seasons on the Hydra Hub Network, including start and end dates, major changes, and top players.

Season 1

• Duration: March 15, 2024 – June 1, 2024
• Top Player: SweatySteve (ELO: 1923)
• Highlights:
  • Initial launch of Ranked Bedwars
  • Implemented core ELO system and division structure
  • First cosmetic reward sets introduced for Champion division
  • Season-end leaderboard introduced

Season 2

• Duration: June 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024
• Top Player: PvPQueen (ELO: 2015)
• Highlights:
  • Added solo and duo ranked modes
  • Division icons introduced in tab and scoreboard
  • Improved matchmaking algorithm to reduce queue times
  • Champion+ players awarded exclusive animated trails

Season 3

• Duration: September 10, 2024 – December 15, 2024
• Top Player: xClutchGod (ELO: 2107)
• Highlights:
  • Reworked ELO loss formulas to prevent heavy penalties for solo queue players
  • Cosmetic leaderboard displays added to main lobby
  • New Ranked-exclusive maps added
  • Seasonal badges for top 100 players

Season 4

• Duration: January 5, 2025 – April 1, 2025
• Top Player: TurtleWarden (ELO: 1984)
• Highlights:
  • Division-specific chat tags added
  • Match replay system (beta) introduced for Champion+ players
  • Updated anti-cheat measures for ranked mode
  • Increased ELO gain for defeating higher-division players

Season 5

• Duration: April 10, 2025 – Ongoing
• Top Player: TBD
• Highlights:
  • Introduced global seasonal rewards based on participation
  • Map voting for ranked queues
  • Champion+ players now have access to a Ranked-only lounge
  • Dynamic ELO scaling during peak hours

Future Seasons

Ranked Bedwars seasons typically last 2–3 months, with short off-seasons for balancing and new feature rollouts. Future updates may include team-based ladders, ranked events, and cross-division tournaments.

Cross-Platform Play

Ranked Bedwars is fully supported for both Java and Bedrock clients. Matchmaking and ELO tracking function identically on both platforms.

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