Marvel Rivals Player Has One Big Tip for Ranking Up

A Marvel Rivals player's Grandmaster I achievement sparks a debate on optimal team composition. While the conventional wisdom favors a 2-2-2 setup (two Vanguards, two Duelists, two Strategists), this player champions the viability of any team with at least one Vanguard and one Strategist.

This advice comes as Season 1 approaches, bringing anticipation for new characters (like the upcoming Fantastic Four) and maps. The current Season 0 is seeing a surge in competitive play, with players vying for high ranks and the coveted Moon Knight skin. This competitive push has highlighted frustration over imbalanced teams lacking Vanguards or Strategists.

Redditor Few_Event_1719, having reached Grandmaster I, argues against rigid team compositions. They claim success with unconventional lineups, even one featuring three Duelists and three Strategists, completely omitting Vanguards. This aligns with NetEase Games' stated intention to avoid a role queue system, prioritizing compositional flexibility. However, this freedom has also led to complaints about matches dominated by Duelists.

Community reactions are mixed. Some doubt the viability of teams with only one Strategist, citing vulnerability to focused attacks on the healer. Others support the idea of unconventional compositions, sharing their own successful experiences. The effectiveness of a single Strategist, they argue, hinges on effective communication and awareness of visual and audio cues indicating when support is needed.

The competitive scene is buzzing with other suggestions for improvement. These include implementing hero bans across all ranks to improve balance and enhance gameplay, and removing seasonal bonuses deemed detrimental to balance. Despite acknowledged imperfections, the game's popularity and anticipation for future updates remain high.