Ranking up in The Finals isn't just about aim — it's about game sense, positioning, teamwork, and understanding the meta. Whether you're stuck in Bronze or grinding toward Ruby, this guide covers everything our pro boosters use to climb fast every single season.
1. Master One Build and Stick to It
The biggest mistake lower-ranked players make is constantly switching between Light, Medium, and Heavy builds. Every build is viable — the players who rank up fastest are those who deeply understand one build and play it at a high level.
- Light: Best for aggressive, flanking playstyles. High risk, high reward.
- Medium: The most forgiving build. Great for learning the game with heals and defibrillator.
- Heavy: Anchor of the team. Best for holding objectives and controlling space.
2. Play for the Cashout, Not Just Kills
The Finals is an objective-based game. Kills don't win matches — securing and defending cashouts does. We've seen countless players with 20+ kills lose because they spent the whole match fragging instead of contesting the objective.
Always ask yourself: "Is what I'm doing right now helping us secure or defend the cashout?" If the answer is no, reposition.
3. Destroy and Rebuild Strategically
The destruction system is what makes The Finals unique — and most players barely use it. Here's how the pros think about it:
- Destroy walls between you and the cashout to create unexpected flanks
- Use the Sledgehammer or C4 to collapse floors onto enemies camping below
- Build barricades with the Medium class to block enemy pushes
- Destroy cover the enemy team is using before pushing
4. Communication Wins Games
Even simple callouts like "pushing left" or "they're stealing" can completely change the outcome of a round. You don't need a microphone — pinging the minimap and using quick chat will get you far. Teams that communicate win far more consistently than those that don't.
5. Understand the Ranked Progression System
The Finals uses a league-style ranking system with divisions within each rank. Focus on consistent placements rather than chasing kills. Avoid going on tilt — take a break after two losses in a row. Play during peak hours when matchmaking is more balanced.
6. Watch Top Ranked Players
Some of the best free coaching available is on Twitch and YouTube. Search for Ruby-ranked players streaming The Finals and pay attention to their positioning, timing, and decision-making. Even 30 minutes of watching a pro play will teach you things that hours of grinding won't.
7. Know When to Steal the Cashout
Stealing a cashout from two exhausted teams at the end of a fight is one of the most powerful plays in the game. Watch for teams fighting over a cashout, let them drain each other's resources, then swoop in. This is how top-ranked teams win games they shouldn't.
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8. Optimize Your Settings
High-sens or low-sens — both work at the top level. What matters is consistency. Pick a sensitivity and stick with it for at least 20 hours before judging. Turn off motion blur. Set your audio to favour footsteps and environmental cues over music.
9. Play With a Pre-Made When Possible
Solo queue is winnable, but a two or three-stack with coordinated builds wins noticeably more often. Even one reliable duo partner who uses a complementary build makes a significant difference in ranked consistency.
Final Thoughts
Ranking up in The Finals is a skill that compounds over time. The players at the top aren't mechanically flawless — they just make better decisions more consistently. Work on your decision-making, stick to one build, and communicate with your team. The rank will follow.