What is a good K/D ratio in games?
K/D (kill/death ratio, also called elimination ratio in some shooters) is your kills divided by your deaths. A K/D of 1.0 means you get as many kills as deaths, which is roughly average; anything above 1.0 is good, 1.5–2.0 is very good, and above 2.0 puts you among strong players. Below 1.0 isn't "bad" if you're new or play objective modes, where dying while capturing points is part of the job.
How to calculate K/D
Divide your total kills by your total deaths.
- 150 kills ÷ 100 deaths = 1.5 K/D
- 75 kills ÷ 100 deaths = 0.75 K/D
Some games also show KDA, which counts assists: (kills + assists) ÷ deaths. In battle royales, players often talk about elims or "E/D" (eliminations per death), which works the same way.
Rough benchmarks
| K/D | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Below 0.75 | Learning the game, or playing mostly objectives |
| 0.75–1.0 | Slightly below to average |
| 1.0–1.5 | Above average |
| 1.5–2.0 | Very good |
| 2.0+ | Excellent; top players in public lobbies |
These numbers vary by game, mode and matchmaking. Skill-based matchmaking tends to pull everyone's K/D toward 1.0, because as you improve, you face stronger opponents.
Is a high K/D always better?
Not necessarily. K/D ignores objective play, support and team wins. A player with a 0.9 K/D who captures every point can help the team more than someone with a 2.0 who camps a corner. Use K/D as one stat among several, alongside win rate and score per minute.
FAQ
What does KD mean in games?
KD or K/D stands for kill/death ratio: how many kills you get for each time you die. KDR means the same thing.
Is a 1.5 K/D good?
Yes. A 1.5 K/D means you get three kills for every two deaths, which is clearly above average in most shooters.
Is 0.75 K/D good?
It's slightly below average, but perfectly normal for newer players or objective-focused players.
Is a 1.1 K/D good in Warzone?
Yes. It's above average and means you win slightly more fights than you lose.
What happens if your K/D is too high?
In games with skill-based matchmaking, you'll usually be matched against tougher opponents, which makes it harder to keep the ratio that high.
What K/D do pro players have?
It varies by game and mode. Pros are judged more on team results and objective play than on public-match K/D.