Marvel Rivals Player Has One Big Tip for Ranking Up

A Marvel Rivals player's Grandmaster I achievement prompts a reevaluation of team composition strategies. The prevailing belief favors a 2-2-2 team setup (two Vanguards, two Duelists, two Strategists). However, this player asserts that any team with at least one Vanguard and one Strategist is capable of victory.

This advice comes as Season 1 of Marvel Rivals approaches, with anticipation building for new characters (including the Fantastic Four) and maps. The current Season 0 is seeing a surge in competitive play, fueled by the pursuit of high ranks and the Moon Knight skin reward. Frustration amongst players stems from teammates' reluctance to fill Vanguard or Strategist roles.

Redditor Few_Event_1719, having reached Grandmaster I, challenges the conventional wisdom. They highlight successful matches using unconventional team compositions, even citing a three Duelist, three Strategist setup—a strategy that entirely omits Vanguards. This aligns with NetEase Games' stated intention to avoid implementing a role queue system, prioritizing compositional flexibility. While some players welcome this freedom, others voice concerns about unbalanced matches dominated by Duelists.

The community is divided on the viability of unorthodox team compositions. Some argue that a single Strategist is insufficient, leaving the team vulnerable to focused attacks on the healer. Others counter with anecdotal evidence of success, emphasizing the importance of communication and awareness of visual and audio cues from Strategists signaling incoming damage.

The competitive scene is further enlivened by ongoing discussions about potential improvements. Suggestions range from implementing hero bans across all ranks to removing seasonal bonuses, both aimed at enhancing balance and enjoyment. Despite acknowledged imperfections, the game's popularity remains strong, with players eagerly awaiting future updates.