Marvel Rivals Pro Offers Elite Rank-Up Advice

A Marvel Rivals Grandmaster I player challenges conventional team composition wisdom. The prevailing belief among players is that balanced teams require two Vanguards, two Duelists, and two Strategists. However, this player asserts that any team with at least one Vanguard and one Strategist is capable of winning, even showcasing success with unconventional lineups like three Duelists and three Strategists, completely omitting the Vanguard role.

This unconventional approach gains relevance as Season 1 of Marvel Rivals approaches, bringing with it new characters like the Fantastic Four (as recently announced by NetEase Games). The current Season 0 is seeing a surge in Competitive mode players, many striving for Gold rank to obtain the Moon Knight skin. This increased competition has highlighted frustrations with unbalanced teams lacking Vanguards or Strategists.

The Grandmaster player's strategy directly counters this frustration, suggesting flexibility in team composition. The absence of a role queue system in Marvel Rivals, as confirmed by the game director, supports this approach. While some players welcome this freedom, others express concern over matches dominated by Duelists.

Community reaction to this unconventional strategy is divided. Some argue that a single Strategist is insufficient, leaving the team vulnerable when the healer is targeted. Others support the idea, sharing their experiences with success using unconventional team compositions. The effectiveness of a single Strategist is debated, with some pointing out that Strategists in Marvel Rivals alert the team when taking damage, mitigating the risk.

The discussion around team composition is part of a broader conversation about improving Competitive mode. Suggestions include implementing hero bans to balance teams and removing Seasonal Bonuses perceived as detrimental to game balance. Despite these concerns, the overall sentiment remains positive, with players expressing enthusiasm for the game's future and the upcoming Season 1.