Who Is The LOWEST RANKED Player In League of Legends? | Kadeem Alford

Summary

The video explores the lowest rank in League of Legends, Iron 4, where two types of players reside. One is genuine players like the infamous streamer Kadim, who despite frequent gameplay shows little improvement. The other is smurf accounts like 'opai hero', who deliberately lose to maintain their low rank. These accounts are sometimes sold to players seeking easy games, highlighting the unique challenges and dynamics within the Iron 4 community.

Takeaways

• 🎮 League of Legends has 11 ranks divided into 35 tiers, with 8 of these tiers being exclusive to less than 1% of players, marking the highest and lowest ranks.
• 🥈 Iron 3 and Iron 4 are the lowest ranks, housing less than 1% of the player base, which equates to roughly 4,000 players on the North American server.
• 🔍 The video focuses on two types of accounts in Iron 4: those that genuinely belong there and those that are there by choice, influencing the rank's dynamics.
• 🎥 The streamer Kadim Alord is highlighted as an example of a player who, despite playing daily, remains in Iron 4 due to a lack of self-improvement.
• 📊 Iron 4 accounts for 37% of the total ranked player base, indicating a significant number of players at the game's lowest skill level.
• 🤔 The script raises the question of what it takes to be in Iron 4, suggesting that a lack of improvement and learning is a key factor.
• 🏆 High ELO players have tried to coach players like Kadim out of Iron 4 without success, indicating the complexity of improving in the game.
• 💬 Kadim's popularity extends beyond his gameplay, as he shares his thoughts and personal life on social media, connecting with a consistent group of followers.
• 🛡️ Players like Opai Hero act as gatekeepers in Iron 4, deliberately influencing the rank's outcomes and potentially selling accounts to others for the purpose of smurfing.
• 🚫 The script mentions the existence of smurfing and account selling in Iron 4, where players grind accounts to a low rank and sell them for profit.
• 🙏 The video concludes by acknowledging the struggles of players in Iron 4 and wishing them eventual escape from the challenges they face.

Q & A

How many unique tiers are there in the League of Legends ranking system?

There are 35 unique tiers in the League of Legends ranking system.

What percentage of the player base is in the top 1% of ranks in League of Legends?

Less than 1% of the total player base is in the top 1% of ranks.

Which two ranks are considered the lowest in League of Legends?

Iron 3 and Iron 4 are considered the lowest ranks in League of Legends.

What is the win rate of the streamer kadim alord as mentioned in the script?

As of making the video, kadim alord has a win rate of 27%.

What percentage of the total ranked player base is in Iron 4?

37% of the total ranked player base is in Iron 4.

How does the script describe the gameplay improvement of kadim alord over time?

The script suggests that there has been almost zero self-improvement in kadim alord's gameplay over time.

What is the significance of the account 'opai hero' in the context of the script?

The account 'opai hero' serves as a gatekeeper in Iron 4, deciding who wins or loses games due to their skill level being significantly higher than the rank they are in.

What is the win rate of 'opai hero' on the champion Ezreal?

The win rate of 'opai hero' on the champion Ezreal is 30%.

Why do some players intentionally maintain a low rank in League of Legends?

Some players intentionally maintain a low rank to play against low skill players, to smurf, or to sell accounts to others who want to play against low skill players.

What is the approximate price range for Iron 4 accounts sold on various platforms?

Iron 4 accounts can be found on multiple platforms and usually sell for around $30 to $80.

How does the script suggest that high ELO players have attempted to help kadim alord improve?

High ELO players have attempted to coach kadim out of Iron, but with no success.

Outlines

00:00

🎮 Iron 4: The Lowest Rank in League of Legends

This paragraph introduces the concept of Iron 4, the lowest rank in the game League of Legends, which is occupied by less than 1% of the total player base. It discusses the two types of players found in this rank: those who genuinely belong there due to their skill level, and those who intentionally maintain a low rank for various reasons. The paragraph also highlights the story of a streamer named Kadim Alord, who is an infamous Iron 4 player with a low win rate and win percentage, yet remains a popular figure due to his consistent gameplay and unique personality. Kadim is portrayed as an example of a player who has not shown significant self-improvement despite playing the game almost daily.

05:02

🛡 The Gatekeepers of Iron 4

The second paragraph delves into the other side of the Iron 4 coin, focusing on players like 'opai hero' who act as gatekeepers, controlling the entry and exit of players from this rank. These players have the skill to influence the outcome of games but choose to remain in Iron 4, often selling accounts to others who wish to play against low-skilled players. The paragraph also touches on the history of such behavior, mentioning a Korean player who was banned for maintaining a high win rate on one champion while intentionally losing with another to stay in a low rank. The issue of smurfing in Iron 4 is also discussed, where accounts are deliberately kept low to sell to those seeking easy games, indicating a more complex dynamic within the lowest rank of the game.

Keywords

💡League of Legends

League of Legends is a popular online multiplayer video game that serves as the central theme of the video. It is a competitive game with a ranking system that categorizes players into different tiers and ranks based on their skill level. The video discusses the ranking system, particularly focusing on the lowest rank, Iron 4, and the types of players found there.

💡Ranks and Tiers

Ranks and tiers are the hierarchical levels within the League of Legends ranking system that determine a player's skill level. The video mentions that there are 11 different ranks divided into 35 unique tiers, with Iron 3 and Iron 4 being the lowest and exclusive to less than 1% of the player base, indicating the challenges and rarity of these ranks.

💡Iron 4

Iron 4 is the lowest rank in the League of Legends ranking system. The video explores the dynamics of this rank, highlighting that it is home to a small fraction of players who are either new to the game, lack improvement, or are intentionally maintaining a low rank for various reasons.

💡Player Base

The term 'player base' refers to the total number of players who actively participate in a game. In the context of the video, it is mentioned that Iron 4 is home to less than 1% of the total player base, emphasizing the exclusivity and difficulty of achieving a higher rank in the game.

💡Kadim Alord

Kadim Alord is a streamer mentioned in the video as an example of a player who, despite playing the game almost daily, remains in Iron 4. His case is used to illustrate the challenges faced by players in the lowest rank and the lack of self-improvement that can keep players from advancing.

💡Self-Improvement

Self-improvement in the context of the video refers to the process of enhancing one's skills and knowledge in the game. It is highlighted as a critical factor for players to move out of the lowest ranks. The video contrasts players who do not show self-improvement, like Kadim Alord, with those who do and manage to climb the ranks.

💡Smurfing

Smurfing is the act of experienced players creating new accounts to play against lower-ranked opponents. The video discusses how some players intentionally maintain low ranks to sell 'smurf' accounts to others who wish to play against less skilled players, which can negatively impact the experience of genuine low-ranked players.

💡Opai Hero

Opai Hero is another player mentioned in the video, representing those who play at a level significantly higher than their rank suggests. Despite having impressive in-game statistics, they remain in Iron 4, which raises questions about the intentions and strategies of such players within the ranking system.

💡Win Rate

Win rate refers to the percentage of games a player wins out of the total games played. In the video, win rates are used to assess the performance and rank of players. For instance, Kadim Alord's low win rate of 27% is indicative of his position in Iron 4.

💡Intentional Feeding

Intentional feeding is the act of deliberately dying or giving advantages to the opposing team to lose a game. The video mentions that some players might engage in this behavior to maintain a low rank or to control the outcome of games in lower tiers.

Highlights

League of Legends has 11 different ranks with 35 unique tiers, with the top 1% being the most exclusive.

Iron 3 and Iron 4 are the lowest ranks, yet they contain less than 1% of the player base, similar to the highest ranks.

Two types of players exist in Iron 4: those who belong there and those who deliberately maintain a low rank.

Kadim Alord is an infamous Iron player with a 27% win rate, representing players who belong in Iron 4.

Iron 4 is home to 37% of the total ranked player base, indicating a significant number of players at the lowest rank.

High ELO players have tried and failed to coach Kadim out of Iron, highlighting the difficulty of self-improvement in League of Legends.

Kadim's popularity comes from his unique thoughts and discussions on his streams and Twitter, not just his gameplay.

Opai Hero is an example of a player who deliberately maintains a low rank, acting as a gatekeeper in Iron 4.

Opai Hero's match history shows exceptional performance for Iron 4, with high kill participation and low deaths.

Accounts like Opai Hero have been in the lowest rank since 2014, suggesting a deliberate effort to stay in Iron 4.

There is a market for Iron 4 accounts, with players grinding and selling them for around $30 to $80.

Smurfing is a significant issue in Iron, with players grinding accounts into Iron 4 to play against low-skill players.

The video discusses the challenges and dynamics of the Iron 4 rank in League of Legends, including both genuine and deliberate underperformance.

The transcript explores the community and culture within the lowest rank of the game, providing insight into player motivations.

The video also touches on the broader implications of rank manipulation and its impact on the game's ecosystem.

Repeat.gg is mentioned as a platform where players can earn money through gaming, including League of Legends tournaments.

The video provides a detailed look at the Iron 4 rank, offering a comprehensive understanding of the player experience at this level.

Transcripts

League of Legends is home to 11

different ranks broken up into 35 unique

tiers however eight of these tiers are

exclusively home to less than 1% of the

total player base logically these are

the highest ranks in the game however

two of these tiers carry the same

exclusivity but instead of being the

highest ranks they are the lowest ranks

in the game specifically iron 3 and iron

4 the absolute lowest rank in the game

in this exclusive Club two types of

players exist today we are focusing on

two different accounts that represent

both sides of the iron 4

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talking about the two sides of the iron

4 coin we have to start with one side

the players that unfortunately do belong

in that rank for this example we look at

arguably the most infamous iron player

the streamer kadim alord as of making

this video kadim is starting his season

with 13 wins and 35 losses this

currently has him in Iron 4 with 2 LP on

a 27% win rate however he does actively

play the game almost every single day

recently just more normal games than

ranked games so those games aren't

included in his win rate but to put this

further into perspective iron 4 is the

lowest rank in the game and is currently

home to 37% of the total ranked player

base at this current moment the new

season started about 2 months ago and

op. says there is a little under 1

million ranked players on the North

American server we can round up to a

clean million for this but 37% of that

is less than 4,000 players you've

probably seen players brag about being a

top 1% player because that is quite the

achievement but accounts in Iron like

kadim are labeled as being in the top

99% everything that you

die how do you see me you [ __ ]

cheater that makes no F sense people

often wonder what it takes to become a

member of the iron 4 Club but using

kadim as a player is a very good example

of what's going on with these ranks due

to League being a complicated game

compared to the majority of games it

takes a lot of learning and general

self-improvement of your skills over

time however and I don't mean disrespect

by any of this but one of the reasons

kadim came to be popular was because of

the time he put into the game with

almost zero self-improvement and

although this video is focusing on him

right now overall a lot of iron four

players suffer from these same faults

you can go back and look at an old clip

of Kadeem and compare it with his

streams today and you wouldn't find much

of a gameplay Improvement in the past

High ELO players have even attempted to

coach kadim out of iron with no

success oh nice

Al K you're not autoing him there we

go why did you

flash I flash confus him that video is

from 2019 and not much has changed since

then however aside from streaming his

games almost every day on YouTube

outside of the game kade's popularity

also comes from a small consist group of

people following him as a person kadim

shares his unique thoughts on his

streams and regularly on his Twitter

account here you will find him

discussing his frustrations with the

game as most of us tend to do can

someone tell me why 20 deaths is

bannable in League of Legends it the

most dumbest rule ever made by Riot

games alongside tweets like this he also

shares moments from his personal life

and relationship issues so I had to

block her cuz she thinks I'm broke cuz

I'm not working a 9 to5

job though sometimes these tweets can

seem like a cry for help got to play

more games than just

League to give you perspective into how

long kadim has been doing this I

actually messaged kadim on Facebook back

in 2018 to make an interview to which he

replied oh questions I'm okay thanks

though fair enough iron replaced bronze

as the lowest rank in the game back in

season 9 coincidentally aside from

season 9 kade's account has always ended

in the lowest rank available however he

is not the only player to have a ranked

history like this Beyond players like

kadim on the other side of the coin

there are players like opai hero these

accounts serve as Gatekeepers of iron

they simply decide who comes in and who

comes out because if you have The

Misfortune of Being in iron and you are

placed in a match with opai hero on your

team he will be the one who decides

whether you win or lose that game and

I'm serious as of making this video he

is already in Iron 40 LP with a 32% win

rate a quick glance at his match history

looks pretty normal but you look closer

and you can quickly tell that this is

not an an iron ranked player he

primarily plays Ezreal and although he

has a 30% win rate on the champion his

KDA tells a different story it states

that he averages eight kills and one

death per game the average match for

this player looks like this eight kills

four assists and zero deaths despite

never dying and having an exceptional

amount of Cs for this rank he still

loses and to make matters worse this is

not a new Endeavor for opai hero this

account has been the lowest rank in the

game since 2014 they had a moment of

weakness in 2016 however when they

accidentally ended the season in silver

but other than that they have always

played in the lowest available rank this

is an account that has spent the last

decade playing against iron players and

purposely losing however it's important

to note that this is not something new

or exclusive to this player there are

multiple accounts doing similar things

and people have been attempting things

like this for years a while back there

was a Korean player who received a lot

of attention because they were in silver

4 with a 100% win rate on Master ye

after 300 games to maintain his account

in a low rank he had to lose some games

too so he had a 0% win rate on Tom kench

after over 200 games he was doing this

by duoing with a friend who would play

zillion and he would carry the game with

Master y his skill level and knowledge

of the game was clearly way above that

of a silver player so he somehow managed

to win every game they played together

and then on the flip side in order to

continue playing with low ranked players

he had to lose some games here he would

play Tom kench and his friend would play

an Nivia to guarantee they lose every

game they wouldn't intentionally feed

but instead Tom would eat his teammate

to them out into the enemy's Direction

and then anivia would create a wall to

guarantee that player dies eventually

this got a lot of attention and both

accounts were banned although these are

more extreme examples there is certainly

a smurfing issue in iron to the point

that some players grind accounts into

iron 4 and then later sell them to

players who want to exclusively play

against low skill players iron 4

accounts can be found on multiple

platforms and usually sell for around

$30 to

$80 sometimes less and sometimes more

with that being said let us pay our

respects to our soldiers struggling in

Iron 4 may they eventually Escape what

they I inally feed it how did I inally

feed