The PUBG stats that matter most are average damage per match (ADR), top 10 rate and K/D. In PUBG, K/D is kills divided by matches you did not win, not kills per death. Win rate and RP show results, while damage, knocks and headshot rate show how you got them.
This guide explains every number on a PUBG profile, which stats matter for each squad role, and what the official PUBG API shows and leaves out. It is current as of October 2026, in Ranked Season 43. Look up any player on the RankSurge PUBG stats tracker to follow along with real numbers.
How is K/D calculated in PUBG?
PUBG profiles do not count deaths the way an arena shooter does. You can die only once per match, and every match you do not win ends with you or your team out. So PUBG-style K/D is kills divided by losses, where losses are matches not won.
- Example: 120 kills over 100 matches with 4 wins gives 120 ÷ 96 = 1.25 K/D.
- Why it matters: Wins do not count against you, so a player who wins often can have a higher K/D than raw kills suggest.
- Watch out: In squads, a match your team wins still counts as a win even if you were knocked out early.
The PUBG API deprecated its own ranked "kdr" and "headshotKillRatio" fields, per the PUBG API changelog. Stats sites, including RankSurge, now work these ratios out from raw kills, wins and match counts.
What is ADR or average damage in PUBG?
ADR is the total damage you dealt divided by matches played. It is the best single sign of fight impact, because kills depend on luck: a teammate can finish a player you knocked, or a third party can steal the kill.
Damage also shows up when you lose. A player with low kills but high ADR is winning trades and only missing the finish. A player with high kills but low ADR is often cleaning up knocked players. Read both together.
What do top 10 rate and win rate tell you?
Top 10 rate is the share of matches where you finished in the top 10. Win rate is the share of matches you won. In a 100-player battle royale, wins are rare for almost everyone, so top 10 rate is the steadier measure of survival skill.
These two matter most for ranked. Update 42.1 made final placement carry more weight in the RP formula, per the Update 42.1 patch notes. A high top 10 rate with a modest K/D usually climbs faster than the reverse. See PUBG ranks explained for how RP works.
What do KDA, knocks, headshot rate and longest kill mean?
| Stat | How it is worked out | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| K/D | Kills ÷ matches not won | Fragging output per loss |
| KDA | Kills plus assists, relative to losses | Credit for team fights, not just finishes |
| ADR | Damage dealt ÷ matches | Real fight impact |
| Knocks (DBNOs) | Players you put into the down-but-not-out state | Who starts fights in squads |
| Headshot rate | Headshot kills ÷ kills | Aim quality, best read over many games |
| Longest kill | Furthest kill distance in meters | A single best moment, not a skill average |
| Top 10 rate | Top 10 finishes ÷ matches | Survival and rotation skill |
| Win rate | Wins ÷ matches | Final results, very noisy over few games |
- Knocks: DBNO stands for down but not out. In Duo and Squad, a knock takes a player out of the fight and forces their team to trade or revive.
- Headshot rate: Small samples swing wildly. Judge it over at least a few dozen kills.
- Longest kill: One lucky shot sets it. Treat it as a fun stat, not a rank signal.
Which PUBG stats matter by role?
PUBG has no fixed roles, but most squads split jobs. Judge each player on the numbers that fit their job, not on kills alone. For other games, see our roles explained hub.
- Fragger or entry: Knocks, ADR and K/D. They open fights, so high damage and knocks matter more than finishes.
- Support: Assists, revives and top 10 rate. Low kills are fine if the team survives longer.
- Scout or sniper: Damage at range, knocks and headshot rate. Longest kill is a fun extra.
- In-game leader: Top 10 rate and win rate. Their calls decide rotations and final circles.
What does the official PUBG API show and hide?
RankSurge reads the official PUBG API on the Steam, Kakao, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Here is what that data includes, and what it does not.
- Shows: Lifetime stats per mode (Solo, Duo and Squad, in FPP and TPP), your ranked tier and RP for the season, and matches from the last 14 days.
- 14-day limit: Per the PUBG API docs, match data older than 14 days is not available, and season stats list up to the 32 most recent matches in that window.
- No ID swap: The PUBG developer FAQ says the API cannot turn an in-game name into a Steam ID or back, for privacy.
- No mobile: PUBG Mobile data is not in the API.
- Old seasons: PC season data before the 2018-04 season is missing, per the API known issues.
The API also does not publish a matchmaking rating, so we never estimate one. Your RP and tier are the official numbers. To weigh two players side by side, try AI Profile Pick, or read how other games track stats on the stats explained hub.
How should you read your PUBG stats?
Use a few simple habits so the numbers help instead of mislead.
- Check the mode: Solo, Duo and Squad stats are not comparable. Squad K/D is usually higher because of knocks shared with teammates.
- Use enough games: Wait for a few dozen matches before judging a change.
- Track placement first: If top 10 rate is falling, fix rotations before aim.
- Pair damage with kills: High ADR and low kills means you need better finishing, not more fights.
Put real numbers behind it. Open your profile on the PUBG stats tracker, then use our PUBG ranking guide to turn those stats into RP.
Frequently asked questions
How is K/D calculated in PUBG?
On RankSurge and most PUBG trackers, K/D is your kills divided by the matches you did not win, often shown as losses. You can die only once per match, and every match you do not win ends with you or your team eliminated, so losses stand in for deaths. For example, 120 kills over 100 matches with 4 wins gives 120 divided by 96, or a 1.25 K/D. Wins do not count against you, which rewards players who survive to the end.
What is a good ADR in PUBG?
There is no official benchmark for a good ADR in PUBG, and it changes a lot by mode and rank. The useful test is whether your ADR is rising over time and how it compares with players at your tier. Use AI Profile Pick or the stats tracker to compare yourself with friends in the same mode. If your ADR is high but your kills are low, work on finishing knocked players.
What does DBNO mean in PUBG?
DBNO means down but not out. In Duo and Squad, a player who takes enough damage is knocked instead of killed and can crawl while a teammate tries to revive them. Your DBNO count, often called knocks, is how many players you put into that state. Knocks show who opens fights for the team. A high knock count with fewer kills is normal for a squad fragger whose teammates finish the downed players.
Is top 10 rate or K/D more important in PUBG ranked?
For ranked, top 10 rate usually matters more. Update 42.1 gave final placement more weight in the RP formula and added bonuses for back-to-back top 4 finishes and wins. A player who reaches the top 10 often climbs even with a modest K/D. Kills still help, and fights decide late circles, but survival comes first. Read both numbers together on your profile rather than chasing one of them.
How long does PUBG keep match history?
The official PUBG API keeps match data for 14 days. Match lists on the players endpoint go back 14 days, and season stats list up to the 32 most recent matches in that window. Older matches cannot be loaded by any site that uses the official API, including RankSurge. Your lifetime and season totals still include those games, so only the per-match details expire.
Does the PUBG API include PUBG Mobile stats?
No. The PUBG developer FAQ states that data from PUBG Mobile is not available through the API. The API covers PUBG: Battlegrounds on PC through Steam and Kakao, and on PlayStation and Xbox. RankSurge looks up players on Steam, Kakao, PlayStation and Xbox. The API also cannot convert an in-game name into a Steam ID, so you search by the exact in-game name.
