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How Much PP for Top 500k?
Reaching Top 500k in osu! requires approximately 1,000pp of total weighted performance points. This places you in the Improving tier of the global ranking.
📊 Top 500k Requirements at a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total PP Required | 1,000pp |
| Global Rank | #500000 |
| Tier | Improving |
| Typical Top Play Range | 550pp – 1,250pp |
Understanding the Numbers
Your total PP is not the sum of all your plays. osu! uses a weighting system: your best play counts for 100% of its value, your second-best for 95%, your third-best for ~90.25%, and so on down your top 100. This means you need a consistent collection of strong plays — not just one lucky score.
To reach 1,000pp total, you need your top-100 weighted plays to average roughly 550pp across the board. That typically means having at least 15–20 plays in the 550–1,250pp range.
🎯 Strategy for Top 500k
Top 500k is where most active players land after their first few months. Clean 3–4★ FCs with good accuracy are sufficient. The key is building a broad base of top-100 plays rather than one lucky high score.
Practical Steps
- Identify your "PP floor." Find the lowest PP value in your current top 100. Only grind maps where a good play would replace this floor play.
- Use the PP calculator before grinding. Enter the map's star rating, your expected accuracy, and your mod choice. Check whether a FC would improve your total.
- Spread plays across map types. A top 100 full of jump maps leaves speed and tech skills underdeveloped. Diversifying your play list helps both overall skill and rank progression.
- Track progress weekly, not daily. PP growth is non-linear. A week with no rank change followed by a breakthrough play is normal — do not judge progress day-by-day.
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