How to Get Out of Guardian
The Guardian rank is roughly 770–1540 MMR. We break down why players get stuck here and exactly what to sharpen so you can consistently climb to Crusader and beyond.
Why players get stuck at Guardian
Typical reasons that keep players on the Guardian rank:
- You play the lane, but there's no plan after that: it's unclear what to do past the 10th minute.
- A weak understanding of the game's stages — early, mid and late.
- You try to carry alone instead of playing with the team.
- The map is barely controlled: no wards, rotations are missed.
A plan to climb to Crusader
A checklist that actually moves your rating up from Guardian:
- Learn the timings: when to farm, when to group up, and when to push.
- Place wards at key spots deliberately, not "out of habit".
- Play with the team: help the lanes, don't farm aimlessly the whole match.
- After winning your lane, switch to objectives — towers and runes.
Rating grows from your win rate over the long run, not the number of games. It's better to play fewer matches, but focused and on your role, than to grind "on autopilot". A detailed breakdown of climbing is in the guide on how to raise MMR.
Which heroes to climb on
At Guardian, heroes with clear teamfight impact are useful — they forgive small mistakes and teach you team play. Don't spread yourself across the whole hero pool: a small set of practiced picks for your role gives a more predictable result than "a hero for every game".
Which heroes are strong right now and carry games most easily — see the tier list of heroes for MMR boosting. And for the breakdown of roles and what to do on each position — the guide to roles and positions.
How much MMR to Crusader
One rank in Dota 2 is about 770 MMR, and a win brings roughly +25. So to get out of Guardian into Crusader you need around 31 net wins (counting losses, it'll be more matches).
Where exactly the boundaries of every medal fall — in the Dota 2 rank table.
If you want it faster
Climbing out of Guardian on your own means dozens of games and time. If you don't have it (or you're sick of toxic matches), your rating can be raised by top-100 EU boosters: by solo boost or in coaching mode, where you play yourself and a coach points out mistakes along the way — that's closer to coaching.
Whether it's safe for your account and whether a ban is coming — an honest breakdown in the guide on whether MMR boosting is safe. Over 5 years and 5,000+ orders we've had 0 bans.
Frequently asked questions
How much MMR is there from Guardian to Crusader?
The Guardian rank is roughly 770–1540 MMR. To reach the Crusader medal you need to gain about 1540 MMR, i.e. close out 770 MMR. One win gives roughly +25 MMR.
How many games does it take to get out of Guardian?
With a win rate above 50% one rank takes about 31 net wins. Counting losses that's a few dozen games, so consistency and win rate decide it, not just the number of matches.
Can I order a boost out of Guardian?
Yes. Top-100 EU boosters will lift your account from Guardian to Crusader and higher — fast and with no bans. Solo boost and a coaching mode with a review of your mistakes are both available.
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