Every PUBG Mobile player knows the thrill of climbing the ranks. Hitting the Ace tier feels incredible. But beyond Ace lies an even more elusive title: Conqueror, reserved for the top 500 players in each region. Getting there isn’t easy for sure, but what does it really take?

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It takes consistency, strategy, and of course a bit of grit. In this guide, we’ll share how to increase your rank to Ace and even Conqueror in PUBG Mobile, with practical advice and insights to help you on your climb.

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Understanding Ace and Conqueror Ranks in PUBG Mobile

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Before we get into the how, let’s clear up what these ranks are:

• Ace: This is the tier just below Conqueror. Once you surpass Crown tier (the rank below Ace), you hit Ace. Ace used to be a single tier, but now it includes further levels (often called Ace Master and Ace Dominator) for those who keep earning points beyond the base Ace threshold. Essentially, after reaching Ace (around 4200 rank points, though it can vary by season), you continue accumulating points. You’ll earn stars or sub-tiers within Ace as you go higher (Ace Master, Ace Dominator, etc.). These don’t reset your rank; they’re like milestones showing you’re among the top Ace players.

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• Conqueror: The top rank in PUBG Mobile. Only the top 500 players in a region (per game mode) get this title. To reach Conqueror, you must first hit Ace, then keep pushing your rank points until you’re in that coveted top 500 leaderboard. In practical terms, if you’re aiming for Conqueror, focus on reaching Ace first; then it’s a race to gather as many points as possible before others do.

Why do these ranks matter? Aside from bragging rights and cool in-game titles, reaching Ace or Conqueror is a testament to your skill and perseverance. The game rewards top-tier players with special rewards at season’s end, and honestly, it just feels great to know you’ve mastered the game’s ranking challenges. Now, let’s get into how you can actually climb up there.

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Prepare for the Climb: Master the Basics First

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Here’s the truth: Rank pushing isn’t just about playing a lot, it’s about playing smart and skilful. Before you even start your serious rank climb, make sure you have the fundamentals down:

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• Gunplay and Mechanics: Practice recoil control, aiming, and quick scoping with your favorite weapons. In heated fights, the player with better weapon control usually wins. If you struggle in close combat, spend time in the training ground or Team Deathmatch to hone your aim. I had to grind TDM matches to improve my reflexes; it paid off when those skills translated into clutch wins in Classic matches.

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• Map Knowledge: Know the maps you play on. Learn the best drop locations for your playstyle (more on drop strategy later), high loot zones, common camper spots, and vehicle spawns. If you’re familiar with Erangel’s every town or Miramar’s ridges, you can plan safer rotations and avoid danger spots. Map knowledge is power; it helps you predict where fights might happen and where the next circle might push players.

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• Survival Instincts: PUBG Mobile is a battle royale, so survival is half the battle. Work on your decision-making: when to engage and when to lay low. If you often get eliminated early, analyze why. Sometimes the best play is to not take that fight and live to fight later.

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• Controls & Gear: Use a comfortable control setup (whether 3-finger, 4-finger claw, etc.) and make sure your device isn’t lagging. A sudden frame drop or notification can ruin a crucial fight. Also, wear headphones for better awareness – hearing footsteps and shots accurately can save your life in-game. It sounds basic, but good sound cues often let me avoid walking into an ambush. If you don’t have a pair of decent headphones yet, grab one; the difference is huge.
  
  
  

If you’re confident in these basics, you’re ready to push rank. If not, spend a bit more time improving your skills. It’s better to head into rank matches prepared; otherwise, you might hit a wall in higher tiers where everyone is mechanically skilled.

1. Start Your Rank Push Early

PUBG Mobile seasons usually last about 2 months, and ranks reset at the start of each season (with a soft reset that drops you a few tiers below your previous rank). If you want to reach Conqueror, starting early in the season gives you a huge advantage. Why? Because in the first days and weeks of a new season, fewer people have accumulated points. It’s easier to climb into the top 500 when the competition hasn’t maxed out yet. In fact, at season start, the first 500 players to reach Ace get the Conqueror title immediately, since no one else is Ace yet. This means if you grind hard in the opening days, you could snag Conqueror with comparatively lower points than later on.

What if you can’t start early?

Not everyone can play at season launch due to other commitments. The good news is, hitting Conqueror later in the season is still possible, it just might be harder. You’ll need to average more points per game to catch up with those who started early. The key is that they got more points per match early on in their grind because they were climbing from a lower rank and likely playing exceptionally well each game. So, while early start is recommended, don’t be discouraged if you’re late: just be ready to grind with high consistency (and perhaps skip sleep, wink).

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2. Prioritize Survival

In PUBG Mobile’s ranking system, survival time and placement are crucial. In fact, a recent update shifted the meta heavily towards survival points over pure kills. This means the longer you stay alive (especially reaching the top 10 and beyond), the more rank points (RP) you rack up from a match. Dying early can even give you negative points, which is devastating during a rank push. So your first rule of thumb: stay alive as long as possible each match.

Here are survival-focused tips that are sure to help you climb:

• Avoid Hot Drops (Unless You’re Very Confident): Hot dropping (landing in high-action areas like Pochinki or Bootcamp) can get you quick kills, but it’s a gamble. One wrong move and you’re back in the lobby with 0 points (or worse). Fights in the first few minutes are the riskiest; a pistol vs Uzi fight can end your game fast. If your goal is rank, it’s often smarter to land somewhere calm, loot up, and survive the early chaos. You can always pick fights after the player count thins out.
  
  
  
• Play for the Late Game: Treat every match like a marathon, not a sprint. After landing, get weapons and essentials, then find a good spot to hold or quietly rotate inside the safe zone. You can choose to grab a vehicle and rotate to the centre of the circle early (to avoid getting caught by the blue zone), then play it safe. Alternatively, some players prefer riding the edge of the zone to minimize the angles they can be attacked from; do what suits your style. Don’t go rushing compounds blindly in mid-game; third-party fights carefully. The goal is to consistently reach top 10 or higher, because that’s where the big placement points come in.
  
  
  
• Avoid Unnecessary Risks: This might sound obvious, but it’s worth drilling in. Don’t chase every airdrop; those shiny crates attract trouble. Unless you’re sure you can grab the drop and survive, it’s usually not worth it if you’re rank pushing. If you do go for a drop, scout it from a distance first and be ready to retreat. Similarly, don’t push into compounds without info. If a house looks occupied and you’re not confident, it’s okay to back off and stay safe. Remember, in rank push, survival > ego. Let someone else be the hero who rushes and gets knocked.
  
  
  
• Use Healing and Boosts Wisely: Staying alive isn’t just avoiding bullets, it’s also about keeping your health up. Always carry enough medkits, first aids, and boosters (energy drinks, painkillers). If you survive a fight, top off your health before moving. A lot of players overlook how important healing is for survival points: taking damage and healing actually contributes a bit to your survival rating as well. Plus, being full health means you’re less likely to lose the next fight. In long stalemates, pop a boost to heal over time and be ready to run from the blue zone.
  
  
  
• Beware of the Zone: This sounds basic, but never die to the playzone during a rank push. It’s the worst feeling. Plan your rotations early, keep an eye on the timer, and have a vehicle or path in mind to get to safety. If you find yourself far from the next circle, leave a bit early to avoid getting gatekept by enemies at the edge.
  
  
  

In essence, survival is your bread and butter for ranking up. A player with zero kills who consistently places top 5 will generally climb faster than a player who gets a couple of kills but dies around 20th place often. Ideally, you want both (placement + some kills), but we’ll talk more on kills in the next section.

3. Smart Aggression: Get Kills, But on Your Terms

Staying alive is priority #1, but PUBG Mobile’s system still rewards kills and damage; you need a balance. If you camp all game and get no kills, you’ll gain points for placement but it might not be enough to beat the competition, especially as you approach Ace and beyond. The higher your rank, the fewer points each match tends to give (due to tougher competition and some point scaling), so getting some kills consistently becomes important to keep climbing. Here’s how to manage aggression in a smart way:

• Pick Your Fights Wisely: Don’t shy away from kills when you have the advantage. For example, if you see a lone enemy in the open or third-party two squads fighting each other, that’s a good opportunity to snag a kill or two with low risk. I love catching enemies rotating in vehicles or running in the open late game: easy points. But if a squad is fortified in a hardcover and you’re in a bad position, think twice. You don’t have to attack every enemy you see.
   

Assess: Can I win this fight without losing a teammate or my vest? If not, reposition or wait. As a rule, avoid 50/50 fights (where the outcome is very uncertain) unless you’re cornered.

• Mid/Late Game Aggression: A common strategy many top-rank players use is play passively in the early game, and ramp up aggression in the late game. Basically, survive until the final circles (top 10 players or so), then go for kills on any remaining players to secure the chicken dinner. In late game, you often have to fight for the win as circles get small. If you’ve made it this far, don’t panic; use your utilities (grenades, smokes) to flush enemies out and pick them off. A chicken dinner with 5 kills will net you a huge RP boost. And even if you fall short, a top 3 finish with a few kills is still great. The idea is: early game safety, late game aggression. By being one of the last alive, you also ensure any kills you do get are high-value (the other guys survived too, likely not bots).
  
  
  
• When Event Modes & Recalls are Available: PUBG Mobile often introduces special event modes or features like Recall Towers (where dead teammates can be brought back early in the match). If you’re playing a mode with a recall system or respawns (like the Arcane event or other special modes), you can afford to be more aggressive in the early stages since there’s a safety net. In those modes, I sometimes hot drop specifically to get a bunch of kills, because I know I or my squad can come back if things go south. One other high-ranking play is to take advantage of recall events. Basically, play aggressively while you have a free revive, then switch to passive play once recalls are closed. This can yield a lot of kill points early without risking your entire game. However, recall modes can be a double-edged sword; everyone plays more recklessly, which can lead to unpredictable fights later. Use this strategy only if you’re confident in your combat skills, and have teammates who can bring you back.

• Don’t Waste Kills on Bots: Especially in lower ranks or early season, you’ll encounter bots (AI players). Free kills, right? Sure, grab them, but know that kills on bots count less towards your rank points than real player kills. The game weighs real player kills more heavily. So don’t rely on bot farming to push rank, as you climb higher, you’ll see fewer bots anyway. Focus on improving your PvP skills.
  
  
  
• Improve Your KDA Safely: KDA (kill/death ratio) matters in the sense that if you can maintain a solid average of kills per match while surviving, you’ll climb faster. You don’t need to drop 10 eliminations every game (though that speeds things up), but aim to get a couple of kills or assists consistently. One trick: if you don’t like taking risky fights, you can accumulate assists by tagging enemies that other squads are fighting. In PUBG Mobile, assists give the same RP as kills. So even plinking a few shots at a distant fight can earn you an assist if someone else finishes the enemy off; that’s bonus points with minimal risk!
  
  
  
• Endgame mindset: When you’re at Crown tier pushing for Ace, or Ace pushing further, the competition gets tougher. Many players there will also play safe. If you notice many players alive towards final circles (like 20+ alive in circle 5), prepare for a hectic endgame. This is where grenades, smokes, and quick reflexes come in. I usually try to eliminate nearby threats just before top 5, so I’m not sandwiched in the final circle. In the endgame, trust your instincts and don’t hesitate; hesitation gets you killed when everyone’s on edge. But also don’t throw caution completely away; a calculated aggressive move is better than a blind rush.
  
  

4. Squad Up or Play Solo: Choosing the Right Mode

PUBG Mobile has separate ranks for Solo, Duo, and Squad. A common question for rank pushers is: Which mode should I focus on? The answer depends on your strengths and your team options:

• Squad Mode (Recommended if you have a good team): In my experience and many others’, playing squads with a coordinated team is one of the safest ways to rank up. Why? Because in squads, if you get knocked down, you have teammates to revive you; you get a second chance. You also have 3 other guns covering you, which can bail you out of tough spots. A well-organized squad can wipe other teams and dominate the lobby, leading to easier wins. Also, emotionally, it’s less stressful to push with friends; you can strategize and keep each other motivated. If you have a trio or squad of buddies who communicate well, definitely consider pushing together. Make sure everyone in the squad is on the same page about playing for rank (e.g., agree on not hot-dropping unnecessarily, helping each other with loot, coordinating rotations).
  
  
  
• Solo Mode (If you’re confident alone or lack a team): Solo is a different beast. No teammates, so no revives: any mistake can end your game. However, solo can sometimes be easier in terms of competition; you only face solo enemies (no squads coordinating against you). Also, some regions have fewer players pushing Conqueror in solo, potentially making the top 500 cutoff slightly more reachable. If you’re a highly skilled player who excels in 1v1 fights and making independent decisions, solo might be your mode.
  
  
  
• Duo Mode: A middle ground between solo and squad. Duos can be fun if you have one reliable partner. It’s easier to find one good teammate than three. With a duo, you still get revives and team coordination, but fights are 2v2 which are a bit more manageable than 4v4 squad fights. Duos require good synergy though – you and your partner should communicate constantly and support each other. If one of you goes down, the other must clutch or play safe to preserve rank points. I’d recommend duos if you have exactly one close friend who matches your skill and dedication.
  
  

Whatever mode you choose, stick to it for the season if your goal is highest rank. Since ranks are separate, spreading your time across solo/duo/squad will slow your progress in any one of them. For example, if you push squad rank one day, then solo the next, you’re splitting your earned points. It’s fine to play others for fun, but your climb will be fastest if you commit to one mode. Most people choose squads because it’s generally the safest and most forgiving (plus, more fun with friends). Squad mode is actually what I used for my Ace pushes, playing with a fixed team of friends nightly.

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5. Consistency is King: Be Patient and Keep Improving

Climbing to Ace or Conqueror is a marathon. It requires consistent performance and a steady mindset. Here are some meta-tips to keep yourself on track during the grind:

• Maintain a Consistent Routine: Try to play a certain number of matches each day or week, whatever your schedule allows. The more you play (without burning out), the faster you accumulate points. Top players often grind many hours a day, especially on the road to Conqueror. That said, quality over quantity: 10 focused matches where you place well are better than 20 rushed matches with sloppy mistakes. I found that doing a focused session of a few games with full concentration got more points than an all-nighter where I got tired and started dying early.
  
  
  
• Learn from Each Game: Every match, win or lose, teaches something. Instead of getting mad at a loss, ask: Why did I die? Did I push a house alone? Did I lose track of an enemy? Was my aim off because I didn’t have the right scope? Use that info to adjust your next game. For instance, I noticed I died often when running in open fields – so I made it a point to carry smoke grenades and that alone saved me many times later. If you get outplayed by someone, it’s fine – think about what they did better (maybe they had better cover or timing).
  
  
  
• Keep Calm and Don’t Tilt: Pushing rank can be stressful. You will have bad games – maybe a string of them – where you lose points. It happens to all of us. The key is not to go “tilt” (playing worse because you’re frustrated). If you catch yourself getting angry after a death or yelling at teammates, take a break. Step away from the phone, stretch, get some water.
  
  

6. Use Resources (and UC) to Your Advantage

While skill and strategy are the main factors in reaching Ace or Conqueror, don’t overlook the tools and resources at your disposal; both in-game and out-of-game:

• Royale Pass and Missions: Buying the Royale Pass (Elite Pass) doesn’t directly give you rank points, but it does offer extra challenges and rewards that keep the game engaging. Some missions encourage you to play in different ways or visit certain locations, this can actually improve your versatility. Plus, leveling up the Royale Pass can grant you Rating Protection Cards (which prevent you from losing RP in a match if you die early) or Double XP cards during certain events. Those rating protection cards are gold during a rank push: many players save them for Crown tier or higher, to guard against a bad game dropping them back a sub-tier. If you have one active, a terrible round won’t set you back, which is a nice safety net.
  
  
  
• Learn from Others: YouTube is full of rank push guides and pro player streams. Watching skilled players grind to Conqueror can teach you advanced tactics, good drop spots, and how they clutch fights. Also, don’t shy from reading forums or Reddit for tips; you’ll find lots of community advice and even moral support. Knowing others have done it makes it feel more attainable, and you can pick up creative strategies.
  
  
  
• Team up with Better Players: If possible, team up occasionally with someone higher skilled, not necessarily to carry you (though that doesn’t hurt!), but to learn from them. Just make sure you’re also contributing; being dead weight won’t help you improve.
  
  
  
• Optimize Your Settings: This might sound minor, but adjust your in-game settings for peak performance. Use the smoothest graphics that give you high frame rates, tweak your sensitivity settings for better recoil control, and set up custom controls that feel intuitive. If you’re serious, consider using gyro aiming if your device supports it; many top players use gyroscope for better recoil control (it has a learning curve but pays off in accuracy). A comfortable and optimized setup will make those clutch moments easier.
  
  
  
• Boost Your Gaming Experience with UC (Unknown Cash): Ranking up is about skill, but having some in-game resources can indirectly help. For example, purchasing a Royale Pass (with UC) gives you access to those mission rewards and perks we mentioned. You might also get better cosmetic gear: okay, a cool outfit doesn’t help rank, but feeling good about your character can boost confidence (hey, mental edge matters!).
  
  

If you’re looking to top up UC safely and easily, consider using a trusted source like the Carry1st Shop for PUBG Mobile UC top-ups. A quick UC top-up can get you that Elite Pass or an item you’ve been eyeing to enhance your gameplay experience.

Ace Today, Conqueror Tomorrow

Climbing to Ace or Conqueror in PUBG Mobile isn’t just a test of gaming skill, it’s a test of dedication, strategy, and mental toughness. We’ve covered a lot of ground: from survival tactics and smart fighting to teamwork, map strategy, and even leveraging resources like the Royale Pass.

So gear up and get in the zone. Apply these tips, learn from every death and every Chicken Dinner, and keep grinding. PUBG Mobile’s battlegrounds are always evolving, and every match is a new story. Make yours one of success. The battleground is yours to conquer.

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