DEADLOCK PLACEMENT BOOST
Since the Ranked Mode update, every season starts with 8 calibration matches that seed your rank. Treat them like a real order, not throwaway games.
A Deadlock placement boost is for the 8 ranked calibration matches each season. Calibration is capped at Oracle VI, uses a soft reset of your prior rank, and must be played solo — so strong placement games decide how much of the ladder you skip. Use order notes to explain your calibration status before the order is claimed.
How calibration works now
The Ranked Mode update made placements concrete: 8 calibration matches at the start of each season, played solo, with a soft reset that carries some of your previous standing. The best possible exit is Oracle VI, so calibration decides how much of the low ladder you skip entirely.
Bad calibration streaks are expensive — every rank you calibrate below your real level is a rank someone has to climb back at roughly 1000 points per subrank. If you are ordering around placements, say how many of the 8 games are left and what rank you finished last season.
- Tell the booster how many of the 8 calibration games are left.
- Mention last season's rank — the soft reset uses your history.
- Placements are solo-only in Ranked, so calibration help is a solo-mode order.
How to order placement help
If there is no exact placement package selected, choose the closest rank path and use order notes. Support can review the order if the visible rank does not match the placement state.
For a clean launch version, the safest buyer expectation is: placement orders need clear notes and may need manual review before the booster starts.
HOW IT WORKS
State placement status
Say how many of the 8 calibration games are left.
Pick a target
Choose the closest visible target rank in the calculator.
Use notes
Explain hero pool, last season's rank, and recent games.
Confirm in chat
Let the booster verify the plan before starting.
FAST ANSWERS
Do you have a separate placement checkout?
The current flow is rank-target based. For placement help, use order notes so support and the booster can confirm the right plan.
Can placement games be duo boosted?
No — since the Ranked Mode update, calibration matches must be played solo, with no parties allowed. Calibration help is a solo-mode order; duo becomes an option again after placements are done.
What should I write in placement notes?
Include calibration games remaining (out of 8), last season's rank, region, best availability, and any must-play or avoid heroes.