Elo and skill level are connected
FACEIT uses a numeric Elo rating and maps it to skill levels from 1 through 10. Elo gives the more precise position; the level groups a range of Elo values into a recognizable badge. CC Stats displays provider-returned FACEIT level and Elo together when both are available instead of trying to invent a conversion from unrelated Steam statistics.
Current FACEIT CS2 level ranges
FACEIT's official CS2 support documentation currently lists these ranges:
- Level 1: 100–500 Elo
- Level 2: 501–750 Elo
- Level 3: 751–900 Elo
- Level 4: 901–1050 Elo
- Level 5: 1051–1200 Elo
- Level 6: 1201–1350 Elo
- Level 7: 1351–1530 Elo
- Level 8: 1531–1750 Elo
- Level 9: 1751–2000 Elo
- Level 10: 2001 Elo and above
Challenger is not an eleventh level. FACEIT describes it as the top 1,000 players within level 10. Because provider rules can change, verify the latest ranges in the official FACEIT Elo and skill-level guide.
What moves Elo
FACEIT states that Elo changes through wins and losses, with the adjustment related to the teams' perceived likelihood of winning. Elo is therefore a competitive rating, not a direct measurement of aim, K/D, headshot percentage, or account trust. Two players at the same level can have very different roles and performance profiles.
Premier rating is a separate system
CS2 Premier rating and FACEIT Elo come from different matchmaking ecosystems. FACEIT documents a placement process that can use Premier information for eligible new accounts, but that does not make the two live ratings interchangeable. After matches are played, each system develops from its own results and rules.
Why a displayed level can look stale
CC Stats depends on the latest FACEIT response available during an analysis. A recently completed match, provider cache, profile-linking change, or temporary API issue can create a short delay. The report should show unavailable data rather than guessing when the FACEIT profile cannot be verified.
Read the supporting statistics
Level and Elo summarize results. Matches played indicate experience in the dataset; win rate describes results over a window; K/D and headshot percentage describe different performance dimensions. None of these should be treated as a replacement for the others. Compare the same provider and time window, and give larger samples more weight.
How CC Stats uses FACEIT data
FACEIT history can add rank and performance context to a CC Stats profile. Missing FACEIT data is not a suspicious signal, and a high FACEIT level is not proof of account legitimacy. When a verified FACEIT profile URL is available, the report links to the source so the current provider page can be checked directly.
Continue with CS2 K/D, headshot percentage, and win rate explained or the complete profile-report guide. This article was checked against the official FACEIT documentation and the current CC Stats provider mapping on July 31, 2026.