# How Ranks Work

## [Free Ranks](https://wiki.wavecraft.net/wiki/ranks-and-commands/free-ranks)

Wavecraft has 12 ranks that can be unlocked for free through playing and voting for the server. These ranks are: 

* **Nomad**
  * Unlocked after voting for the server 8 times
* **Commoner**
  * Unlocked after voting for the server 30 times
* **Citizen**
  * Unlocked after voting for the server 70 times
* **Merchant**
  * Unlocked after voting for the server 120 times
* **Mayor**
  * Unlocked after voting for the server 300 times

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**The next 7 ranks can be unlocked after voting a total of 50 times, by purchasing them through /ranks for coins.  These ranks can also be bought directly through our** [**online store**](https://www.wavecraft.net)**.** 
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* **Chief**
  * Purchasable after voting 50 times, 30 days for 500 coins
* **Knight**
  * Purchasable after voting 50 times,  30 days for 1550 coins
* **Baron**
  * Purchasable after voting 50 times, 30 days for 2600 coins
* **Viscount**
  * Purchasable after voting 50 times, 30 days for 3650 coins
* **Earl**
  * Purchasable after voting 50 times,  30 days for 4700 coins
* **Duke**
  * Purchasable after voting 50 times, 30 days for 5750 coins
* **Archduke**
  * Purchasable after voting 50 times, 30 days for 6800 coins

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## [Premium Ranks](https://wiki.wavecraft.net/wiki/ranks-and-commands/premium-ranks)

Wavecraft has 3 premium ranks, all with the same permissions and commands. When selecting your premium rank, you get added to the exclusive 1% club, giving you access to special channels in Discord and a special area in game. 

* Demon
* Emperor
* Celestial

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## [Monthly Ranks](https://wiki.wavecraft.net/wiki/ranks-and-commands/monthly-ranks)

Starting with Season 2, Wavecraft now has temporary ranks that are reset each month. To unlock these ranks, you must hit certain voting milestones within the month. 

* Coal 
* Iron
* Diamond
* Emerald
* Obsidian