Ranks & Prestige
Climb the cursus honorum from Proletarius to Divus Maximus across 100 ranks, then prestige through eight active tiers.
Ranks are the main way you progress in Imperium. You start at Rank 1 and climb to Rank 100. Each rank gives you better mines, a bigger sell multiplier, and a new Roman title. When you hit Rank 100, you can prestige for permanent bonuses and start over even stronger.
How to Rank Up
- Mine blocks and sell them to earn Denarius. (
/minesthen/sellall) - Type
/rankto see your current rank, the next rank, and how much it costs. - When you can afford it, type
/rankup. - Your rank goes up by one. Repeat.
Example: You are Rank 1 (Proletarius). /rank shows the next rank is Rank 2, cost 500 Denarius (ranks 0–9 ride the FTUE ramp 500 × rank3.6; the classic 16000 × (rank+1)² curve takes over at rank 10). The rank 0→1 and 1→2 steps also skip the prestige cost multiplier, so the first rank-up stays purse-affordable on every prestige. Mine a few hundred blocks, type /rankup, and you are now Rank 2 (Captivus).
What Each Rank Gives You
Every rank you gain makes you stronger in several ways:
| Perk | How it grows |
|---|---|
| Better mines unlocked | Mine N unlocks at Rank N - content currently live through Mine XXV (Rank 25). Higher mines release in content patches. |
| Higher sell multiplier | Each rank adds about +1.5% to all mined-block income. Rank 100 = 2.49x sell multiplier. |
| Stronger enchants available | Some enchants only unlock at higher ranks. |
| New Roman title | Every rank has a unique title shown next to your name. |
The 100 Ranks and Their Titles
Ranks follow the Roman cursus honorum - the historical ladder of Roman political offices. Your title changes as you climb.
| Ranks | Tier | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | Plebeian | The common citizen (Proletarius, Servus, Plebeius, Miles...) |
| 11-25 | Military Career | The soldier's path (Gregarius, Centurio, Tribunus, Legatus...) |
| 26-40 | Early Magistrates | The Quaestor path (Quaestor, Aedilis, Praetor...) |
| 41-50 | Consular Path | The Senator (Senator, Censor, Consul, Proconsul...) |
| 51-60 | Triumviral Path | The Powers (Triumvir, Pontifex, Augur, Rex Sacrorum) |
| 61-80 | Imperial Court | The Emperor's court (Comes, Magister, Praefectus, Dux, Caesar) |
| 81-95 | Imperial Ascension | The Augustus (Augustus, Pater Patriae, Princeps, Dominus, Divus) |
| 96-100 | Mythic Ascension | The Apotheosis (Divi Filius, Semideus, Divus Maximus) |
You do not need to memorize these - they appear automatically as you rank up.
Rank milestones (server-wide broadcasts)
When you first reach certain ranks, the whole server sees a broadcast:
| Rank | What unlocks |
|---|---|
| Rank 10 | Mine X - Rubrum Quarry (diamond ore band, first broadcast tier). |
| Rank 25 | CONTENT CAP - Mine XXV, The Alpine Fief (gold/diamond blocks, Imperial Crown Ore signature). Everyone past R25 mines XXV. |
| Rank 26+ | Mine content holds at XXV - ranks keep granting sell multipliers, titles, and high-gate enchants. |
| Rank 100 | The final rank. You can now prestige. |
Prestige: Reset for Permanent Power
When you reach Rank 100, you can prestige. This resets you back to Rank 1, but gives you permanent bonuses that make every future run stronger and faster.
How to prestige
- Reach Rank 100.
- Meet the prestige requirements (Denarius, Auctoritas, and playtime - check with
/prestige). - Type
/prestige. - You reset to Rank 1, but you are now permanently stronger.
What prestige gives you
| Bonus | Per prestige | Max (at Prestige 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Money multiplier | +10% per prestige | +80% money at P8 |
| Sell multiplier | +6% per prestige | Bigger payouts on every block sold |
| Token multiplier | +8% per prestige | More Auctoritas |
| Mining multiplier | +5% per prestige | Faster mining |
| XP multiplier | +2% per prestige | Faster pickaxe leveling |
| Enchant slots | +2 slots per prestige | +16 slots at P8 (config: slot-per-prestige) |
The prestige ladder currently runs to 8 tiers (the live max_prestige_active cap) - each one with its own title.
Prestige titles
| Prestige | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Primus Inter Pares ("First Among Equals") |
| 2 | Restitutor ("Restorer") |
| 3 | Restitutor Orbis ("Restorer of the World") |
| 4 | Adsertor Libertatis ("Defender of Freedom") |
| 5 | Conditor ("Founder") |
| 6 | Pacator Orbis ("Peacemaker of the World") |
| 7 | Victor Omnium ("Conqueror of All") |
| 8 | Totius Orbis Dominus ("Master of the Whole World") - the live cap |
Prestige rewards
Reaching major prestige levels grants bonus rewards:
| Prestige | Reward |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50,000 Denarius + 2,000 Auctoritas + 20 prestige points |
| 3 | 200,000 Denarius + 6,480 Auctoritas + 60 prestige points |
| 5 | 800,000 Denarius + ~21,000 Auctoritas + 100 prestige points |
| 8 | 6,400,000 Denarius + ~122,000 Auctoritas + 160 prestige points + server-wide announcement |
/rank skip - Skip Ranks Instantly (Aureus)
If you do not want to grind every single rank, you can skip ahead using Aureus (the premium currency).
- Type
/rank skipto instantly rank up using Aureus instead of Denarius (requires theimperiummc.rank.skippermission). - The cost is 100 Aureus × your current rank and is debited through the audited economy ledger.
- No extra cooldown beyond the normal 1-second rank-up pacing.
This is a paid shortcut. You earn Aureus from voting, crates, and the store. Most players save it for big jumps.
Quick Command Reference
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
/rank | See your current rank, next rank, and rank-up cost. |
/rankup | Rank up if you can afford it (alias of /rank up). |
/rank max | Rank up as many times as you can afford in one go. |
/prestige | See prestige requirements, or prestige if ready. |
/rank skip | Skip a rank using Aureus (premium currency). |
/next | Tells you whether to mine, rank up, or prestige. |
The Long Game
Imperium is designed to take a long time to fully complete. Roughly:
| Goal | Realistic time for an active player |
|---|---|
| Rank 1 → 10 | Day 1 |
| Rank 1 → 30 | About a week |
| Rank 1 → 60 | About a month |
| Rank 1 → 100 | Around a year |
| Prestige 8 (Totius Orbis Dominus) | The long haul - the live prestige cap is 8 tiers |
Do not rush. The journey is the point. Mine, sell, rank up, prestige, repeat - and enjoy the climb from prisoner to god-emperor.