How to Fix Your MMR & Increase LP Gains

EB Thomas•10/04/2026•3 min read

How to Fix Your MMR and Increase LP Gains in Patch 26.28

Nothing is more frustrating than winning a hard-fought game for +16 LP, only to lose -32 LP in the next match. It feels like the system is rigged against you. This happens because your Hidden MMR (Matchmaking Rating) is lower than your visual Rank. In Patch 26.28, Riot's algorithm is stricter than ever. If you want to climb, you don't just need wins—you need to fix your MMR. Here is how the pros at ExtremeBoost do it.

3 Signs Your MMR is "Broken"

Before you can fix the problem, you need to confirm you have it. Look for these red flags in your recent match history:

1. Negative LP Gains: You lose significantly more LP for a loss than you gain for a win.
2. Low Elo Teammates: You are Gold 4, but you are consistently matched with Silver 2 players.
3. The "Hardstuck" Plateau: You have a 50% win rate over 100 games, but your rank is slowly dropping.

How to Fix Your MMR in Patch 26.28: The Step-by-Step

1. Stop the "Loss Streaks" Immediately

The algorithm panics when you lose 3+ games in a row at 0 LP. It tanks your MMR to prevent "rank inflation." If you lose two games in a row, stop playing. Take a break or consider a Duo Queue Boost to break the cycle.

2. Focus on "Quality" Wins, Not Quantity

To fix MMR, you need a high win rate (65%+) over your last 20 games. The system needs to see that you are "too good" for your current lobby.

• Pro Tip: Picking the Best Role to Climb Ranked Fast is essential here. You need a role where you can carry even when your team is behind.

3. Use Dodging Strategically

In Patch 26.28, dodging a game costs you LP but does not affect your MMR. If your team is "trolling" in Champ Select, dodge. Your visual rank will drop slightly, but your hidden MMR stays high, which actually helps "repair" the gap between the two.

The "Pro Shortcut": How Boosting Resets Your MMR

Fixing MMR manually can take months of grinding with a 60% win rate. Most players don't have that kind of time. This is where LoL Boosting becomes a tool, not just a service.

When a Challenger-level booster takes over your account and goes on a 10 or 15-game win streak, it sends a "shock" to the Riot algorithm. The system realizes your skill level is far above your current rank and begins to aggressively increase your LP gains.

• Win Boosting: The fastest way to see +25 LP again.
• Division Boosting: Forces the system to skip divisions if your MMR becomes high enough.

FAQ: MMR & LP Gains

Q: Can I reset my MMR by not playing? A: No. Decay only affects Diamond+ ranks and only impacts your visual LP, not your hidden MMR. Your MMR stays the same even if you take a year-long break.

Q: Does Duo Queuing with a lower-rank friend hurt my MMR? A: Yes. If you are Gold and play with a Silver friend, the average MMR of the lobby drops. A loss in this lobby will destroy your LP gains. Always Duo with someone at your rank or higher.

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