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# Ranks

The 13-rank ladder, what gates each rank-up, and what every rank unlocks

Ranks are earned in strict order with `/rankup`. Each rank has its own quest category (see [Quests](/chunkedworld/progression/quests.md)) - ranking up requires completing a set number of quests from your current rank's category before `/rankup` will succeed.

Running `/rankup` before you're ready shows exactly which quests are still missing and how many you've completed. Every rank-up, at every tier, plays a celebration - sound, lightning, fireworks, and a title.

## The ladder

| #  | Rank                    | Quests required         | Max island size |
| -- | ----------------------- | ----------------------- | --------------- |
| 1  | Settler (starting rank) | 10                      | 1 chunk         |
| 2  | Novice                  | 8                       | 3 chunks        |
| 3  | Apprentice              | 8                       | 6 chunks        |
| 4  | Expert                  | 8                       | 10 chunks       |
| 5  | Veteran                 | 8                       | 15 chunks       |
| 6  | Master                  | 8                       | 21 chunks       |
| 7  | Freeman                 | 12                      | 25 chunks (max) |
| 8  | Novice+                 | 8                       | 3 chunks        |
| 9  | Apprentice+             | 8                       | 6 chunks        |
| 10 | Expert+                 | 8                       | 10 chunks       |
| 11 | Veteran+                | 8                       | 15 chunks       |
| 12 | Master+                 | 8                       | 21 chunks       |
| 13 | Freeman+ (final rank)   | 10 (weekly, repeatable) | 25 chunks (max) |

The plus ranks mirror the base ladder a second time, entered via [Prestige](/chunkedworld/progression/prestige.md) at Freeman. Freeman+ is terminal - there's nothing after it, but it keeps repeatable weekly quests going so there's always something to work toward.

{% hint style="info" %}
Ranking up at Freeman doesn't work like a normal rank-up - it triggers Prestige, which wipes your island, inventory, ender chest, and money in exchange for permanent rewards. Read [Prestige](/chunkedworld/progression/prestige.md) before you get there.
{% endhint %}

## World access

* **Freeman** unlocks the Nether and the wilderness. Your island's client-side border is removed permanently.
* **Freeman+** unlocks the End.

See [The Wider World](/chunkedworld/the-wider-world/wilderness.md) for what's out there.

## Rank display

Your rank shows as a colored prefix in chat, the tab list, and on your [Chonky](/chunkedworld/getting-started/chonky-your-companion.md) companion's hologram. VIP players show a \[VIP] tag alongside their rank prefix.


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