To read a teammate's profile, start with sample size, then look at rates such as win rate, KDA and damage per round or minute, and compare them with their rank. One bad game means little; a pattern across many matches means more. Use it after a match to plan duo play, not to judge people mid-game.
This guide explains which numbers to read first, how to tell a real pattern from a bad week, what each live RankSurge profile shows and how to use AI Profile Pick with a friend. It is current as of October 2026. Look anyone up on Player Lookup.
Which numbers should you read first?
- Matches played: check this first. A profile with 15 games can look amazing or awful by luck.
- Rank or rating: it tells you the level they usually play at, and makes every other number easier to judge.
- Win rate: useful over many games, noisy over a few.
- Rates, not totals: KDA, damage per round, souls or gold per minute and top 10 rate compare fairly between players with different hours.
- Main hero, agent or class: stats only make sense next to the role someone plays.
How do you tell a pattern from a bad week?
| What you see | Probably normal | Worth a closer look |
|---|---|---|
| Win rate | Swings of a few points across 20 to 30 games | A big change that holds over 100 or more games |
| KDA or K/D | Low on support roles and tanks | Low on a carry or entry role game after game |
| Recent form | One losing streak | Recent stats far below all-time stats for weeks |
| Hero or role pool | Two or three mains | Many heroes with very few games each |
| Hours or matches | Few games on a new account | Few games but stats far above the rank |
A new account with very strong stats might be a returning or improving player, or someone on a second account. A profile cannot prove which, so treat it as a hint and never as a reason to harass anyone.
What does each RankSurge profile show?
- Deadlock: rank, win rate, KDA, souls per minute, last hits and recent matches.
- Counter-Strike 2: Premier rating, FACEIT level and Elo, aim, positioning and utility scores.
- Dota 2: medal, recent win rate, KDA, GPM, XPM and heroes played.
- PUBG: ranked tier and RP, K/D, average damage, top 10 rate and headshot rate.
- Destiny 2: Crucible K/D, efficiency, win rate, Power and raid and dungeon clears.
- World of Warcraft: item level, Mythic+ rating and best runs, raid kills and PvP ratings.
Most profiles open with a dashboard and a 0 to 100 Performance Score, explained in our Performance Score guide. The data comes from public sources, so a private profile shows little or nothing. In World of Warcraft, Blizzard has said its profile API only covers characters that have been active recently, per a Blizzard API forum reply, and Destiny 2 stats, read from the official Bungie.net API, only appear for players with public profiles.
How can you use stats to play better together?
- Split jobs by strength: if your duo has better aim numbers and you have better utility numbers, let them take first contact.
- Pick roles that fit: a teammate with a high support win rate should not be forced onto a carry.
- Find the shared weakness: if you both die early, work on that before anything else.
- Track it over time: look again in two weeks and see if the numbers moved.
In AI Profile Pick, put yourself in Player A and your friend in Player B. The verdict lists what each of you does better, which is often more useful than who "wins". In WoW guilds and Destiny 2 clans, the roster boards show the whole group at once.
How do you read a teammate's profile in each role?
The same number means different things in different roles, so adjust what you expect:
- Supports and healers: expect lower kills and higher assists; judge them on win rate, deaths and utility.
- Tanks and frontliners: expect more deaths and lower damage share; they trade health for space.
- Carries, entries and damage dealers: expect higher kills, damage and farm, and judge them on those.
Our roles explained hub covers what each role does in every game we track.
What should you avoid when reading teammates' stats?
- Do not flame: stats are context for you, not ammunition in chat. Tilt costs games, as our guide to how to stop tilting in ranked explains.
- Do not guess hidden ratings: RankSurge never estimates hidden MMR.
- Do not try to unmask people: respect anonymous and private profiles.
- Respect each game's rules: Riot's developer policies ban MMR or ELO calculators and de-anonymizing players, so RankSurge offers no player comparisons for League of Legends or TFT.
Why doesn't RankSurge show live lobby stats?
Because looking up the people in your current match while you play turns stats into pressure. RankSurge only shows profiles you look up yourself, with no in-game overlay or alerts. That keeps the tool fair, keeps us inside each publisher's rules and keeps the focus on improving your own game.
Ask RankSurge AI about your profile. Start with your own numbers: look yourself up on Player Lookup, open your dashboard and ask our AI what to fix first. Then compare with your duo in AI Profile Pick or read how RankSurge AI tools work.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my teammate's stats?
Look them up on RankSurge's Player Lookup or the right game's stats page with the ID that game uses: a Steam link for Deadlock, CS2 and Dota 2, an in-game name and platform for PUBG, a Bungie Name for Destiny 2, or region, realm and character name for World of Warcraft. Their profile must be public. It is free and read-only, and it works best after a match, when you can review together.
How many games do you need before stats mean anything?
There is no fixed number, but more is always better. Around 20 to 30 recent games gives a rough picture of form, and 100 or more makes win rate and averages much more reliable. Always check matches played before judging a profile. A player with ten games and a high win rate may simply have had a lucky week, and the reverse is just as true.
Can stats tell if someone is smurfing?
Not for certain. A new account with stats far above its rank can mean a returning player, a fast learner, someone who plays other similar games or someone on a second account. A profile cannot prove which. Treat it as a hint about how the game may go, and never as a reason to harass anyone. Report real rule-breaking through the game's own reporting tools.
Is it okay to look up other players' stats?
Looking up public stats is normal and is what official APIs allow, but how you use them matters. Use profiles to plan with friends, review matches and learn from better players. Do not use them to flame teammates, guess hidden ratings or unmask anonymous players. RankSurge shows only profiles you look up yourself and has no live lobby scouting.
Why can't I compare League of Legends players on RankSurge?
Riot's developer policies do not allow products that create alternatives to official skill rankings, such as MMR or ELO calculators, and they ban de-anonymizing players. A head-to-head pick between two players works like an alternative ranking, so RankSurge does not offer one for League of Legends or TFT. Those games get stats and an improvement dashboard once Riot approves our access.
What is the best stat to judge a teammate by?
There is no single best stat. Start with matches played and rank, then use rates that fit their role: damage per round and opening duels in CS2, souls per minute in Deadlock, GPM in Dota 2, average damage and top 10 rate in PUBG, or Mythic+ rating and item level in World of Warcraft. Read them together, because one number alone hides the context.
