Stuck in S, Drowning in rank debt. Is switching weapons to dodge X-rank lobbies a real strategy?
Hit S and got steamrolled by X-rank players nonstop, despite never losing in earlier ranks. Now can't win a game and is trying to reach S+.
Theory: Using a 4-star Splattershot Pro Frzn seems to give a really high hidden rank. Switching to a different Splattershot Pro gives 5 placement games with a lower hidden rank, meaning easier opponents.
Other observations:
Series has caused fast rank debt, even with 3-2 records and medals. Losses against good opponents come quickly, so it doesn't feel worth it.
Solo/single battles seem to match against non-X players, and losing there leads to easier lobbies.
Plan: Slowly progress through single battles and try new weapons to climb out of rank debt toward S+.
Asking: Is this reading right? Also looking for friends to play single battles with (comm or not).