Marvel Rivals Ranks and Competitive Mode Explained

The Marvel Cinematic Universe might have slowed down, but Marvel Rivals keeps the superhero action alive!
This guide explains everything about Marvel Rivals’ ranking system, competitive mode, and seasonal rewards.

How the Marvel Rivals Ranking System Works

Marvel Rivals’ ranking system follows a structure similar to many competitive online games. The better you perform in matches, the more points you earn, helping you climb the ranks. Conversely, losing matches results in point deductions and potential rank demotions.

Rank demotions can be mitigated with Chrono Shields, but these consumables require time to recharge. To maintain your rank, it’s best to focus on consistent performance and stick to heroes that complement your playstyle.

Win streaks are the most effective way to boost rank progression. However, losing streaks can significantly impact your ranking. If you’re struggling, it’s wise to take breaks and reset your approach. Keep in mind that every 100 points earned leads to a promotion to the next division.

Initially, Marvel Rivals planned mid-season rank resets, but after strong player backlash, NetEase decided to remove this feature.

All Marvel Rivals Ranks and Divisions Explained

Players must first reach level 10 in standard play before unlocking competitive-ranked matches. Once unlocked, they can begin their climb through the ranking system.

Marvel Rivals features 9 ranks, divided into 23 skill divisions. Some ranks introduce special rules, such as rank decay or hero bans, forcing players to adapt their strategies.

Marvel Rivals Rank Divisions:

• Bronze: III, II, I
• Silver: III, II, I
• Gold: III, II, I
• Platinum: III, II, I
• Diamond: III, II, I
  • When all players in a match are at least Diamond III, each team can ban two heroes before the match starts.
• Grandmaster: III, II, I
• Celestial: III, II, I
• Eternity
  • Players at this rank who remain inactive for a set period will gradually lose points until they are demoted to Celestial I.
• One Above All
  • The highest rank, reserved for the top 500 players globally. This rank features both point loss and active rank demotion.

Matchmaking Rules and Rank Restrictions

Marvel Rivals supports crossplay across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles. While this is great for casual play, it introduces some limitations in competitive ranked modes.

Competitive matches do not support crossplay. Players will only compete against others on the same platform, preventing PC players from having an unfair advantage over console users.

To ensure fairness, ranked matchmaking is divided into tiers:

• Bronze, Silver, and Gold ranked players can freely compete against each other.
• Gold I to Celestial I players can queue together but must be within a three-division range.
  • Example: A Diamond II and Grandmaster II can be in the same match, but Celestial I or Platinum III cannot due to being too far apart in rank.
• Eternity and One Above All players can queue with Celestial II and I players as long as their total rank points are less than 200 apart.

Competitive Rank Rewards and Seasonal Prizes

At mid-season, Marvel Rivals rewards competitive players based on their highest rank achieved. Rewards include exclusive alternate costumes and Crests of Honor, which serve as rank-based flairs for player profiles.

Season 1 (First Half) Rewards:

• Reach Gold III or higher – Blood Shield Invisible Woman costume
• Reach Grandmaster III or higher – Silver Crest of Honor
• Reach One Above All (Top 500 players by the end of the season) – Gold Crest of Honor

The Marvel Rivals rank season split ends on February 21st. Climb the ranks before the deadline to secure your rewards.

Rewards will refresh in the second half of the season and beyond. Stay updated with Eldorado.gg for continued Marvel Rivals coverage and updates. Since Marvel Rivals is still relatively new, NetEase is expected to make future adjustments to ranks and matchmaking.