Introduction
This guide explains the Ranking System used in Virtua Fighter 4
Evolution. Everything you need to know about ranks, promotions and
demotions, and the official ranking names (both Japanese and English)
can be found in this document.
The Ranking System in this guide applies to all
PS2 versions of VF4 Evolution, and Arcade Version B.
Kyu Rankings
10th Kyu to 1st Kyu
Advance through the kyu ranks every +100 exp points. You earn
points with every win and loss. The higher ranked opponent will
earn you more points. Win streaks will accumulate bonus points. You
cannot get demoted in the kyu ranks.
Dan Rankings
1st Dan to 10th Dan
Progression through the dan ranks is based upon wins/losses against
same ranked opponents only. For every win against same ranked
opponent, you get +1 point, and for every loss it's -1 point. Not
only is it point based, but also works on winning (or losing)
streaks. So you could be a 2nd dan sitting on -6 pts about to get
demoted, but then win the next 3 games straight and earn a promotion
to 3rd dan.
| Rank |
Promotion |
Demotion |
| 1st Dan |
2 straight wins |
5 straight losses or -7 pts |
| 2nd - 4th Dan |
3 straight wins or +3 pts |
5 straight losses or -7 pts |
| 5th - 7th Dan |
4 straight wins or +4 pts |
5 straight losses or -6 pts |
| 8th - 10th Dan |
5 straight wins or +5 pts |
5 straight losses or -5 pts |
Higher Rankings
Similar to the Dan ranks, progression through higher ranks is determined
by your wins and losses against same ranked opponents, except
in the case of Shou HaOh / Hero rank. For every win against a same ranked
opponent you get +1 point, and for every loss it's -1 point. Refer
to the table below for details.
| Rank (Jpn) |
Rank (Eng) |
Promotion |
Demotion |
- Tsuwamono
- Mosa
- Ouja |
- Warrior
- Veteran
- Gladiator |
5 straight wins or +5 pts |
3 straight losses or -3 pts |
- Meishou
- Chishou
- Toushou |
- Hunter
- Slayer
- Destroyer |
7 straight wins or +7 pts |
3 straight losses or -3 pts |
- Kensei
- Busei
- Teisei |
- Sentinel
- Protector
- Guardian |
10 straight wins or +10 pts
Teisei / Guardian only: 1 win against Shou HaOh / Hero |
3 straight losses or -3 pts |
| - Shou HaOh |
- Hero |
15 straight wins or +15 pts against Teisei / Guardian ranked
opponents |
1 loss against a Teisei / Guardian ranked opponent |
| - HaOh |
- Champion |
This is the highest rank. Once attained, it cannot be lost |
Special Rankings
In the PS2 version, there are two players with special ranks which you
cannot obtain. The characters and their special ranks are:
- Napoleon (Jack) - Phoenix
- Ohsu Akira (Akira) - Daredevil
These ranks were rewards give to the (real) players for winning
national tournaments, and so their AI counterparts are given these
ranks as well.
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| Ranking Chart |
HaOh / Champion
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Shou HaOh / Hero
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Teisei / Guardian
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Busei / Protector
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Kensei / Sentinel
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Toushou / Destroyer
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Chishou / Slayer
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Meishou / Hunter
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Ouja / Gladiator
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Mosa / Veteran
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Tsuwamono / Warrior
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10th Dan
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9th Dan
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8th Dan
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7th Dan
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6th Dan
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5th Dan
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4th Dan
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3rd Dan
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2nd Dan
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1st Dan
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1st Kyu
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2nd Kyu
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3rd Kyu
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4th Kyu
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5th Kyu
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6th Kyu
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7th Kyu
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8th Kyu
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9th Kyu
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10th Kyu
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