Marvel Rivals Competitive Mode: All Ranks, How to play & Rewards

Getting started with ranked mode in Marvel Rivals isn’t complicated, but there are a few things you should know first. Let’s break down everything about the competitive mode – from unlocking it to climbing the ranks and earning rewards.

Note: We updated this article with the latest Marvel Rivals Season 1 Ranked rewards and new rank introduced in the latest update. (Edited on January 10, 2025)

All Ranks in Marvel Rivals

The ranked system in Marvel Rivals is pretty standard if you’ve played other competitive games. There are nine ranks in total, and most of them have three tiers. Think of tiers like steps – you start at III (the bottom), move up to II (middle), and then I (top) before reaching the next rank. Here’s how it looks:

• Bronze (III, II, I) – This is where everyone starts
• Silver (III, II, I) – The first milestone
• Gold (III, II, I) – Where things start getting more competitive
• Platinum (III, II, I) – Now you’re getting somewhere
• Diamond (III, II, I) – The skilled player territory
• Grandmaster (III, II, I) – The really tough competition
• Celestial (III, II, I) – New rank introduced in Marvel Rivals Season 1
• Eternity – Special rank with no tiers
• One Above All – The highest you can go

The last two ranks, Eternity and One Above All, work a bit differently. Instead of tiers, you get stars. Win matches to earn stars, lose them when you’re defeated.

Here’s the catch – if you don’t play for a while in these ranks, you’ll lose stars and might drop down. It’s the game’s way of making sure high-ranked players stay active.

How to Unlock Competitive Mode in Marvel Rivals

Before jumping into ranked, you need to hit level 10. It’s not a huge grind – just play some Quick Play matches and you’ll get there naturally. Winning matches gives more XP, so try your best to win, but don’t stress too much about it. Most players can unlock ranked in a day or two of casual playing.

How Does Rank Work in Marvel Rivals

Ranking up is straightforward: win games to climb, lose games to drop. Your rank covers all characters, so you don’t need to worry about having different ranks for different heroes. This means you can switch between characters freely without affecting your ranking progress.

Things get interesting when you hit Diamond III. From this point on, each team can ban one hero before the match starts. It adds a nice strategic element to your matches – you might want to ban a hero that counters your team’s composition, or maybe one that’s just generally strong in the current meta.

Playing with friends? That’s fine, but there’s a limit. You can only team up if you’re within one rank of each other. So if you’re in Gold, you can play with Silver or Platinum friends, but not Bronze or Diamond players. It keeps things fair for everyone.

Here’s a neat feature: if you end up losing a match but perform really well (becoming the SVP – Second Valuable Player), you won’t lose any rank points. The game also gives out something called a Chrono Shield during the season – think of it as a safety net that stops you from losing stars after one loss.

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All Season 1 Ranked Rewards in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals Season 1 has some exclusive ranked rewards you can’t buy in the shop. You get these based on the highest rank you reach during the season – not where you end up. Here’s what’s up for grabs:

Rank	What You Get
Bronze (All Tiers)	Nothing yet
Silver (All Tiers)	Nothing yet
Gold (All Tiers)	Invisible Woman – Bloodshield Costume
Platinum (All Tiers)	Invisible Woman – Bloodshield Costume
Diamond (All Tiers)	Invisible Woman – Bloodshield Costume
Grandmaster (All Tiers)	Silver Crest of Honor, Invisible Woman – Bloodshield Costume
Celestial (All Tiers)	Silver Crest of Honor, Invisible Woman – Bloodshield Costume
Eternity	Silver Crest of Honor, Invisible Woman – Bloodshield Costume
One Above All	Gold Crest of Honor, Invisible Woman – Bloodshield Costume

That’s all you need to know about ranked mode in Marvel Rivals. Take your time learning the basics in Quick Play before jumping into competitive. Remember, ranked is a marathon, not a sprint – you’ll have good days and bad days, but what matters is improving over time.