How Players Are Exploiting SBMM in COD: Mobile to Reach Legendary Rank
Explore the SBMM exploit in COD Mobile, where players manipulate the system using bot lobbies, non-lethal tactics, and objective-focused strategies to climb ranks quickly.
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Skill-Based Matchmaking (SBMM) in Call of Duty: Mobile is a system that matches a player to opponents having the same level of skills. But there are certain players who have found loopholes in this which is proving beneficial for them for ranking up to Legendary. In a news-making video by popular YouTuber Bobby Plays, this tactic is shown in detail and it reveals the working of manipulating the SBMM system itself.
Exploiting Bot Lobbies in High Ranks
One key exploit involves facing off against "bot lobbies" or low-skilled players, even in high-rank matches. While Legendary-tier play should feature intense, strategic battles, players frequently encounter opponents whose performance appears far below expectations.
Objective Play Over Combat Skill
Another glaring fault and loophole is demanding in the capture rather than combat at all times. Players have shown they can capture or defuse explosives without even ever having to engage in direct confrontation. Such potential is feasible but feels antinomic to the competitive nature of ranked games.
Inconsistent Teammate Support
Basically, rehashed issue for players with SBMM is that they don't have cooperative teammates. Usually, however, to any diversion or strategic play, teammates fail to do so, causing bottlenecks for the players in such strange scenarios.
Lack of Dynamic Counterplay
Opponents in these matches rarely adapt to unconventional tactics like non-lethal equipment usage, such as smokes and distractions. This lack of dynamic counterplay allows objective-focused players to dominate without needing superior combat skills.
Disproportionate Score Rewards
The system disproportionately rewards objective-focused actions, such as deploying UAVs or capturing points, compared to combat performance. This skews the MVP criteria, making it easier for players to climb ranks without engaging in direct combat.
Over-Reliance on Non-Lethal Tactics
The reliance on non-lethal equipment further highlights imbalances. Smokes and other distractions allow players to bypass combat entirely while still progressing rapidly through the ranks.
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A Frustrating Competitive Experience
The gameplay that came post this kind of norm has driven players to discontentment for wondering to what extent higher-ended ranked matches are serious. While it seems humorous in its absurdity, it diminishes competitiveness in Legendary-ranked play.
Players question the merits of SBMM as they are exploiting flaws in the system, and fans wish for a change in rules which will enhance fairness and excitement for COD: Mobile's ranked matches.
Source: Inspired by insights shared by YouTuber Bobby Plays.
Source: Inspired by insights shared by YouTuber Bobby Plays.
