Marvel Rivals Ranks And Competitive Mode Explained

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Marvel Rivals has become incredibly popular in a short time, and its popularity is only growing, as evidenced by the number of official tournaments held and the number of announced ones. Therefore, all players are interested in how the competitive mode in the game is structured, what the nuances are, and how to become better and climb the ranking ladder. I will tell you more about Marvel Rivals ranks based on my own experience in the competitive mode.

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What Is Marvel Rivals Competitive Mode And How It Works?

Like any other competitive game, Marvel Rivals’s competitive mode involves players competing with each other to advance in the ranking ladder and receive exclusive rewards. The main goal is to reach the highest rank in Marvel Rivals and join the top players of the season. I must admit right away that some users on Reddit accuse Marvel Rivals of an unfair ranking system. However, I believe it is completely in line with other competitive games.

In addition to exclusive rewards, the main difference between the competitive mode and the casual mode in Marvel Rivals is a set of demotion rules and penalties (for example, for leaving the match). The ranked mode is also about the competition of more skilled players and experienced teams that are focused exclusively on winning and not on having fun, as in the casual mode. In case of defeat in the ranked mode, players lose the points they earned and fall in the Marvel Rivals ranking.

In Marvel Rivals Ranked, each match consists of several rounds. The team that wins the most rounds gets the victory and rank points. The side that loses loses rank points, which could lead to a rank demotion. 

All players start with Bronze rank and, having collected a certain number of rank points, move up the ranking ladder through 9 divisions up to the coveted One Above All. 

Key Factors Influencing Your Ranking

There are several key factors that have the greatest impact on the amount of rating points earned or lost:

• Winning against an opponent with a higher rank than you will give you more rating points than if the opponent has the same or lower rank than you.
• Losing against an opponent with a lower rank than you will result in a greater loss of points than if the opponent has the same or higher rank than you.
• The Winning Streak series gives additional ranking points in Marvel Rivals, and a losing streak does the opposite.
• Also, your performance in the match affects the tanking – damage inflicted, assists, number of rounds won, etc.

All Marvel Rivals Ranks In Order

There are 9 ranks in Marvel Rivals. Note that initially, in Season 0, there were 8 ranks, but in Season 1 they added another rank, Celestial. Each of the ranks, except for the last two, is divided into 3 tiers, where III is the starting tier, and I is  the highest in a given rank.

All ranks in Marvel Rivals in order look like this:

As you may have noticed, Eternity and One Above All ranks do not have tiers. However, if a player does not compete at that rank for a while, they will gradually start to lose rank points, leading to the loss of the rank.

How To Unlock Ranked In Marvel Rivals

Before accessing ranked games in Marvel Rivals, a player must reach level 10 by playing quick matches. In my experience, this takes a few hours. After that, the following steps must be taken:

• Go to the main menu of the game.
• Click Play in the upper left corner.
• In the window that opens, you will have a choice of game modes, among which is the unlocked Competitive — it follows immediately after the Quick Match.

Competitive Rewards To Expect

At the end of Season 1, players will have a chance to win a unique Blood Shield Invisible Woman Costume for their Marvel Rivals ranking, as well as other ranked rewards that I list in the table below:

What Ranks Can Play Together?

In the competitive mode, you can only team up with players who are within the same rank in Marvel Rivals as you.

Here’s how it works:

Is Marvel Rivals Ranked Crossplay?

Yes, Marvel Rivals is crossplay between all platforms, but there are limitations for competitive mode. In Marvel Rivals Ranked, crossplay between PC and consoles is not provided. However, crossplay between players on PlayStation and Xbox is available.

Tips To Rank Up In Marvel Rivals Ranked Mode

• You should know all the heroes and master several characters of each role to be as flexible as possible and make a counter-pick to the opponent’s team pick. I also recommend knowing the current meta of heroes and not ignoring it.
• A prerequisite is a well-coordinated team. You will need friends with whom you will constantly play, decide on the team comp, and coordinate your actions. I advise you to assemble a team on GameTree and play with the same people every time instead of being matched with strangers.
• Pay attention to the analysis of your matches, watch replays of your games, as well as games of professional players, and adjust your strategy to improve your Marvel Rivals ranking.
• Use the main feature of Marvel Rivals – Team-Ups. Playing in a team with certain superheroes, you get a boost to your abilities. This can significantly increase your chances of winning, confirming the importance of picking the right heroes for your team.
• Get more game practice – the more you play with your team, analyzing and adjusting your game, the better and more effective you will be. 
• Always stay calm and cool, as nerves will not help you or your teammates. You will only get more tired and play worse. If you feel that you are on a losing streak, take a break and play something else.

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Final Thoughts

The ranking system in Marvel Rivals is not perfect, and there will probably be many more edits and improvements. Still, at its core, it strives to make matches between players as fair and competitive as possible. In this article, I explained how Marvel Rivals Ranked works, what ranks there are, and what rewards you can get in Season 1. Assemble a team and start moving up the Marvel Rivals ranks!