How to Get a CSGO Service Medal: Complete Guide for Players
To get a service medal in CS:GO, you'll need to reach Private Rank 40 and then reset your rank. Here's exactly how the process works:
First, you need to earn XP by playing official matchmaking games. The most effective ways to earn XP are:
• Competitive matches • Casual matches • Deathmatch games • Arms Race matches • Demolition mode
Once you reach Private Rank 40, you'll see a button appear that allows you to reset your rank. By clicking this button, you'll receive your service medal and your rank will reset to 1.
The service medal design changes each year, making each one unique. You can actually earn multiple service medals in a single year by continuing to reach rank 40 and resetting. Each time you do this, your service medal will upgrade to the next tier, with different colors available.
Here's how many XP points you need for each rank:
• Ranks 1-2: 5,000 XP per rank • Ranks 3-20: 5,000 XP per rank • Ranks 21-30: 6,250 XP per rank • Ranks 31-40: 7,500 XP per rank
Important tips to earn XP faster:
• Play during operation events when available • Complete weekly missions when available • Focus on competitive matches as they give the most XP • Play regularly to get weekly XP boosts • Win matches to earn bonus XP
Remember that you can only earn one service medal tier per rank 40 reset, and you'll need to repeat the process for each upgrade. The maximum tier you can achieve in a year is 6, represented by different colored medals.
The service medal will appear in your CS:GO inventory once earned, and you can display it on your profile for other players to see. It's a prestigious symbol that shows your dedication and time investment in the game.
Note that XP requirements and systems may change with updates, but this core process has remained consistent since the introduction of service medals in CS:GO.