Facecheck 1v1
Ranked Rust arena duels, decided by the better shot.
- AK & random kits
- 1 versus 1
- Elo enabled
Facecheck 1v1 is the flagship ranked mode on PACK's US Main. Two players, one arena, and a best-of-N series that ends only when someone has clearly won. There is no third-partying, no loot RNG, and no long walk back to the fight — just a clean read on who is the better duelist today.
Before the round starts you copy a loadout, step through the portal, and spawn already kitted inside a purpose-built arena. Choose the classic AK loadout to test raw spray control and edge-peeking, or take a random kit and prove you can win with whatever the server hands you.
Every result feeds a persistent Elo rating that starts at 1000 and moves on a K-factor of 32, so a single session of good fights is enough to start climbing — and a bad night is enough to knock you back down. That is the point: the ladder should mean something.
Format at a glance
- Players
- 1 vs 1
- Series
- Best-of-N
- Loadouts
- AK or random kit
- Rating
- Elo — 1000 start, K-32
- Arena
- Custom, survival-free
How to play
- 01
Copy your kit
Grab the AK loadout or a random kit at the hub.
- 02
Cross the portal
Walk through to be teleported into a private arena.
- 03
Fight the series
Trade rounds until the best-of-N is decided.
- 04
Bank the result
Your Elo updates instantly and the next queue opens.
Pro tips
- Warm up your spray transfer on the AK kit before you queue ranked — the first two rounds decide most series.
- A zoom keybind (bind c "+fov 90;fov 70") makes mid-range peeks far more consistent.
- Play the angle, not the enemy: pre-aim common peek spots so you win the facecheck instead of reacting to it.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Elo ranking work?
Every player starts at 1000 Elo. Wins and losses are calculated with a K-factor of 32, so beating a higher-rated opponent gains you more, and losing to a lower-rated one costs you more. Ratings persist across sessions.
Can I pick my loadout?
Yes. You can take the classic AK loadout for a pure aim-and-positioning duel, or select a random kit to test your adaptability with whatever weapon you are handed.
Do I need to farm or gear up first?
No. Facecheck is a pure combat mode — there is no survival, farming, or looting. You copy a kit and spawn fight-ready inside the arena.
How do I join?
Launch Rust, press F1 to open the console, and paste connect rust.packrat.cc. Walk into the Facecheck portal at the hub to start queuing.