How to Get Free Skins in Marvel Rivals: 7 Ways That Work

You can get free costumes in Marvel Rivals without spending money. The main ways are reaching Gold in ranked, finishing season events, the free battle pass track and Twitch Drops, and you can also save up free Units for store skins. Below are the seven methods that work, with the current free skins taken from NetEase's Season 10.5 patch notes.

Last checked: November 9, 2026.

Free skins you can get right now

1. Reach Gold rank each half-season

Every half-season has its own Gold rank costume. To earn it:

1. Reach account level 15 to unlock Competitive.
2. Play at least 10 ranked matches during that half-season.
3. Be at Gold III or higher when the half-season ends.

The Season 10.5 reward is Jeff the Land Shark - Razor-Tooth. Season 10's was Gorr the God Butcher - Gods' Graveyard. You also need to have finished your placement matches for the season. Our ranks guide explains placements and how ranking works.

2. Complete season events

Most seasons have an event with a free costume for finishing its quests. The current one is Infinity Finale, which gives Thor's The Avengers costume and runs until December 10, 2026. Past examples:

Season 2 also gave Scarlet Witch's Chaos Gown costume to anyone who played nine matches. Event costumes only stay available while the event runs, so check the events tab at the start of every season.

3. Play the free battle pass track

Every battle pass has a free track alongside the paid Luxury track. It includes a smaller set of rewards, and past free tracks have had at least one costume. You unlock its items with Chrono Tokens, which you earn from missions and events, so playing regularly is enough. Our battle pass guide explains Chrono Tokens and the Luxury track.

4. Watch streams for Twitch Drops

Most seasons and half-seasons start with a round of Twitch Drops, often including a "Will of Galacta" costume. Recent ones were Captain America (Season 9), Squirrel Girl (Season 10) and Angela (Season 10.5, which ended on November 6, 2026). To claim them:

1. Log in on the official Twitch Drops page with your game account.
2. Connect your Twitch account there.
3. Watch streams in the Marvel Rivals category on Twitch that have the "Drops Enabled" tag.
4. Claim each reward from your Twitch Drops Inventory before it expires.
5. Collect it from your in-game mail. Mail rewards expire after 30 days.

Only one channel counts at a time, so watching several streams at once won't speed things up. Each Twitch account can claim a given reward only once.

5. Use College Perks if you're a student

College students can verify a school email address to get free trial access to 10 costumes. This is trial access, so the costumes aren't yours permanently. The list changes with the season. For Season 10 it included Iron Man - Extrembiote Armor, Hela - The Grim Lady and Emma Frost - Queen of Diamonds.

6. Earn free Units and buy a skin

Units are the blue currency used for most store costumes, and the game hands out free Units through:

• the battle pass, including the free track;
• achievements;
• events, such as the current Night of Illusions puzzle event, which runs until December 31, 2026;
• the Marvel Rivals Championship, which gives Units to teams that play at least six matches in its Open Qualifiers.

At launch, a standard Epic costume bundle cost 1,600 Units, so it takes a while, but you can save up for a skin you want.

7. Redeem official codes

Some promotions give out codes for costumes. At launch, for example, NetEase gave away an Iron Man - Armor Model 42 code, which expired in March 2025. In the launch version of the game you redeemed codes by pressing ESC and choosing Bundle Code. Only trust codes from NetEase or its official partners, and never enter your account details on a site that promises free skins or currency.

What you can't get for free

Store bundles and the Luxury battle pass cost Lattice or Units, and there's no guarantee that a limited event costume will return. Everything you can buy is cosmetic, though, so free players have the same heroes and abilities as everyone else. See every playable hero in our Marvel Rivals heroes list.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get free skins in Marvel Rivals?

Reach Gold in ranked each half-season, complete season events, play the free battle pass track and claim Twitch Drops. You can also save free Units from achievements and events to buy store skins, and students can use College Perks.

What is the free skin in Marvel Rivals right now?

Thor - The Avengers is free from the Infinity Finale event until December 10, 2026. Reaching Gold in ranked during Season 10.5 also gives Jeff the Land Shark - Razor-Tooth.

How do you get the Gold rank skin in Marvel Rivals?

Play at least 10 ranked matches in the current half-season and be Gold III or higher when it ends. You also need to have finished your placement matches that season.

How do Marvel Rivals Twitch Drops work?

Link your game account and Twitch account on the official Twitch Drops page, then watch Marvel Rivals streams tagged "Drops Enabled". Claim the reward in your Twitch Drops Inventory, then collect it from your in-game mail within 30 days.

Are there codes for free skins in Marvel Rivals?

Sometimes. Promotions occasionally include codes for costumes, which you redeem in the game. Only use codes from NetEase or its official partners, and ignore sites that ask for your login.

Can you get Units for free in Marvel Rivals?

Yes. The battle pass, achievements and events all give free Units, which you can spend on costumes in the store.