To use AI Profile Pick, choose a game, enter two players and press compare. A quick pick appears straight away from the RankSurge score, then a short human check unlocks the AI write-up: the stronger profile, a confidence level and three reasons with real numbers. It works for six games, and you get 5 free AI picks a day.
This guide covers what to type for each game, how the quick pick and AI pick differ, how to share a result and what the limits are. It is current as of October 2026. Open AI Profile Pick in another tab to follow along.
What do you enter for each game?
| Game | What to type | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Deadlock | Steam profile link or SteamID64 | Signed in with Steam? Use my profile fills Player A. |
| Counter-Strike 2 | Steam profile link or SteamID64 | Typing a Steam name shows a "Found:" preview to confirm the right player. |
| Dota 2 | Steam name, profile link or friend ID | Turn on Expose Public Match Data in Dota 2. |
| PUBG | Exact in-game name, plus platform | Names are case-sensitive; platforms are Steam (PC), Kakao (PC), PlayStation and Xbox. |
| Destiny 2 | Bungie Name, like Guardian#1234 | Profiles must be public on Bungie.net. |
| World of Warcraft | Region plus realm/name, like area-52/Thrall, or Thrall-Area 52 | Set a main in the Player Hub to use Use my profile. |
Both players must be in the same game, and they must be two different players.
What is the difference between the quick pick and the AI pick?
- Quick pick: appears as soon as both profiles load. It comes from the RankSurge score, which weighs the same stats the same way for both players. It is always free.
- AI pick: follows a moment later. The AI reads only the numbers, labelled Player A and Player B, and writes the verdict: the stronger profile, a confidence level, three reasons and what each player does better. When the two are very even it says so, for example "Too close to call".
Each result is clearly labelled, so you always know whether you are reading the quick pick or the AI pick. The page also shows how long the comparison took.
Why is there a quick human check?
New AI picks need a short human check before the write-up loads, to keep bots from using up the AI. RankSurge uses Cloudflare Turnstile, which Cloudflare describes as a smart CAPTCHA alternative that usually runs in the background, per the Turnstile docs. If the check fails, the page keeps showing the quick pick and asks you to reload and try again. Comparisons that were already analysed recently can load without a new check.
How many AI picks do you get?
| Feature | Free | RankSurge Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Quick pick | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| AI picks | 5 new picks a day | Unlimited |
| Ads | Yes | None while signed in |
When you reach the free limit, the page says so, offers RankSurge Pro and keeps the quick pick working. The count resets the next day. RankSurge also limits how fast any one connection can make requests; if you hit that, the button shows a short Wait countdown and unlocks by itself.
How do you share a result?
- Copy link to this comparison: the link reopens the same two players.
- Copy for Discord: copies a short text summary to paste into a chat.
- Share on Reddit: opens a Reddit post with the result.
Every compare you run is also saved under Recent compares in the Player Hub on this device, which keeps your last 10.
How do you read the verdict?
- Check matches played: a profile built on a handful of games is a hint, not a verdict.
- Read the three reasons: they name the stat gaps that decided it.
- Read what the other player does better: often the most useful part for a duo.
- Open the full profiles: the Open full profile links take you to each player's dashboard.
To try it on famous players, open a ready-made match-up like s1mple vs ZywOo from the CS2 pro comparisons.
What if a comparison does not load?
- "Not enough stats on one of these profiles to compare yet": one player has too few public matches or a private profile. Check their privacy settings in the game or on Steam or Bungie.net.
- "Pick two different players": both boxes point to the same account.
- "PUBG stats are busy right now": the official PUBG API only allows a few lookups a minute. Wait about a minute and try again.
- A WoW character is not found: check the region and realm. Blizzard only returns characters that have been active recently.
- "The AI write-up is busy right now": the quick pick stays on screen; try again in a few minutes.
Who should you compare yourself with?
The most useful comparisons are with players close to you. Try your duo partner before a ranked session, a friend one rank above you to see what they do differently, or yourself against a pro to find the biggest gap. Run the same comparison again after a few weeks to see whether the reasons change.
Which games are not supported, and why?
League of Legends and TFT have no head-to-head pick, because Riot's developer policies do not allow products that create alternatives to official skill rankings, and a stronger-player pick works like one. Valorant data needs player opt-in through Riot. Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals have no official public stats API, and RankSurge does not scrape.
Ask RankSurge AI about your profile. Compare yourself with a friend in AI Profile Pick, then open your own dashboard and ask what to fix first. Read how to use Ask AI and dashboards or how to read a teammate's profile next.
Frequently asked questions
Is AI Profile Pick free?
Yes. The quick pick, which appears as soon as both profiles load, is always free and unlimited. On top of that, free visitors get 5 new AI picks a day, where the AI writes a verdict with reasons. RankSurge Pro removes that daily limit and turns off ads while you are signed in. When you run out of free AI picks, the quick pick keeps working until the count resets the next day.
Which games can I compare in AI Profile Pick?
Six games: Deadlock, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Destiny 2 and World of Warcraft. Use a Steam link or SteamID64 for Deadlock and CS2, a Steam name, link or friend ID for Dota 2, an exact name and platform for PUBG, a Bungie Name for Destiny 2, and a region plus realm/name for WoW. Both players must be in the same game.
Why does AI Profile Pick ask for a human check?
New AI write-ups need a quick human check so bots cannot use up the AI for everyone. RankSurge uses Cloudflare Turnstile, which usually runs in the background and sometimes shows a simple checkbox. If the check fails, you still see the quick pick, and reloading the page lets you try again. Comparisons analysed recently can load without a new check.
How do I share an AI Profile Pick result?
Under the result, press Copy link to this comparison to get a link that reopens the same two players, Copy for Discord to copy a short text summary, or Share on Reddit to start a post. Your last 10 compares are also saved under Recent compares in the Player Hub on this device, so you can reopen one in a single tap later.
Why did the AI say it was too close to call?
When the RankSurge score puts both players very close, the verdict says it is too close to call and names who edges it. That usually means the players are strong in different areas, so read the reasons and the list of what each player does better. Comparing players with very different numbers of matches can also make results less clear, so check matches played first.
Does the AI see the players' names?
No. The AI receives only the stat numbers for the two profiles, labelled Player A and Player B. Names, Steam IDs, Dota friend IDs, PUBG names, Bungie Names and WoW realms and characters are never sent to it, and the real names are added back on your screen. RankSurge reads only public data and cannot change any account.
