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Winning matches earns stars toward ranking up, and a player's Rank is permanent across every season. Meanwhile, Skill Divisions change every season. Everyone starts in Bronze I at the start of a new season, and then has to fight through eight skill divisions and tiers by earning Skill Rating (SR) based on personal and team performance. Each skill division has three tiers. For example, players have to go through Bronze I, II, and III before reaching Silver. Players get dropped back three Tiers at the start of a new season. If you were in Silver I after season one, you would begin season two in Bronze I. Here is every skill division in MW3. Bronze: Starting Division Silver: 900 SR Gold: 2,100 SR Platinum: 3,600 SR Diamond: 5,400 SR Crimson: 7,500 SR Iridescent: 10,000 SR Top 250: 10,000 SR It's important to note that players can face SR penalties for being inactive, disconnecting from matches, or repeatedly killing teammates. Winning three matches in a row earns a flaming rank, and more wins make the fire more pronounced. The flames expire after a loss or being inactive for longer than 72 hours. So get those settings tuned up right if you want to extend your streak and climb the ranks. MW3 Ranked Play rules and restrictions Here is every weapon banned from Ranked Play matches. Weapon Restrictions Assault Rifles Holger 556 DG-58 FR 5.56 MTZ 556 Battle Rifles All Shotguns All Marksman Rifles All LMGs All Sniper Rifles Longbow KV Inhibitor Launchers All Melee Riot Shield Pistols WSP Stinger COR-45 TYR MW2 weapons All Ranked Play maps and game modes in MW3 These are the game modes and maps that are currently available in Ranked Play: Search and Destroy Highrise Invasion Karachi Skidrow Terminal Hardpoint Invasion Karachi Skidrow Sub Base Terminal Control Highrise Invasion Karachi Ranked Play rewards Season one rewards Here are the Ranked Play rewards that can be earned in season one. Win five Ranked Play matches: \u201cMWIII Season 1 Competitor\u201d Weapon Sticker. Win 10 Ranked Play matches: \u201cPro Issue Gutter Knife\u201d Weapon Blueprint. Win 20 Ranked Play matches: \u201cScript Writer\u201d Weapon Charm. Win 30 Ranked Play matches: \u201cBuilt Different\u201d Large Decal. Win 40 Ranked Play matches: \u201cMWIII Ranked Play Season 1\u201d Loading Screen. Win 50 Ranked Play matches: \u201cMWIII Season 1 Ranked Veteran\u201d Weapon Camo. Alongside seasonal rewards, players earn skill division rewards at the end of a season based on the highest skill division a player reached. Rank Rewards Rank 5: MWIII Ranked Competitor Skin for use with both 2024 CDL Male & Female Operators on both Factions. 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