Marvel Rivals Ranks Explained: All Tiers, Placements and Rewards
November 9, 2026 · 5 min read
On this page
- Marvel Rivals ranks in order
- How to unlock Competitive
- Placement matches
- How you gain and lose rank
- Hero bans in ranked
- Party size rules
- Rank rewards
- Penalties for leaving or going AFK
- How rank resets used to work
- Frequently asked questions
- What level do you need to play ranked in Marvel Rivals?
- What are the Marvel Rivals ranks in order?
- What is the highest rank in Marvel Rivals?
- What rank do you need for the free costume in Marvel Rivals?
- What rank do hero bans start in Marvel Rivals?
- Does your rank reset every season in Marvel Rivals?
- Can you play ranked with friends in Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals Competitive mode has nine ranks, from Bronze up to One Above All. Most have three divisions each, and your season starts with 10 placement matches. This guide covers the rank order, how to unlock ranked, placements, hero bans, party limits and rewards, based on NetEase's patch notes for Season 2, Season 5 and Season 7.
Last checked: November 9, 2026.
Marvel Rivals ranks in order
| Order | Rank | Divisions | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bronze | III, II, I | Placements can't put you lower than Bronze III |
| 2 | Silver | III, II, I | Brand-new ranked players start placements at Silver III |
| 3 | Gold | III, II, I | Hero bans start at Gold III, and Gold earns the seasonal costume |
| 4 | Platinum | III, II, I | Nameplate frame reward. Platinum III is the entry rank for the official Marvel Rivals Championship tournament |
| 5 | Diamond | III, II, I | Nameplate frame reward |
| 6 | Grandmaster | III, II, I | Crest of Honor reward |
| 7 | Celestial | III, II, I | Crest of Honor. Solo or duo queue only |
| 8 | Eternity | Crest of Honor. Solo or duo queue only | |
| 9 | One Above All | The top 500 players. Crest of Honor. Solo or duo queue only |
Within a rank, III is the lowest division and I is the highest, so you climb Gold III, Gold II, Gold I, then Platinum III.
How to unlock Competitive
You need to reach account level 15 to play Competitive. NetEase raised the requirement from level 10 to 15 with Season 2 in April 2025. Until then, Quick Match is the best place to learn heroes and maps without any rank on the line.
Placement matches
Since Season 5, your first 10 ranked matches each season are placement matches. You play them once per full season, so if you finish them in the first half you keep that rank in the second half.
- Starting estimate: placements begin at your previous season's final rank minus 3 divisions.
- Top-rank cap: players who ended at Celestial II or higher start their estimate at Grandmaster II.
- Low-rank floor: players who ended between Bronze III and Silver III start at Bronze III.
- New players: if you've never completed 10 ranked matches in a season, you start at Silver III.
- Your result: wins and losses move your estimate during the 10 games. If you go 5-5, you'll land close to where you started.
- Limits: you can finish at most one or two divisions above last season's final rank, never above Celestial I and never below Bronze III.
Season 7 added a personal-performance check. After your 10 placement games, your rank is adjusted by between -100 and +100 competitive points based on your own results, separately from your teammates'.
While anyone in your party is doing placements, the party can have at most three players, and the highest and lowest ranks in it must be less than three divisions apart.
How you gain and lose rank
After placements, you climb by winning and drop by losing. The points you earn or lose per match depend on the result and on your individual performance. Season 2 increased the weight of individual performance, so a strong game earns more points in a win and loses fewer in a defeat.
Hero bans in ranked
Ranked matches have a ban phase from Gold III upward. Since Season 7, each team bans three heroes, and each ban round lasts 15 seconds. If a hero you rely on gets banned, it pays to have a backup in the same role. Our heroes list shows every option by role.
Party size rules
| Your party's rank | Allowed party sizes |
|---|---|
| Bronze to Grandmaster | Any size except a five-stack |
| Celestial, Eternity or One Above All | Solo or duo only |
| Anyone in placement matches | Up to three players, less than three divisions apart |
Rank rewards
- Gold costume: every half-season has its own free costume for reaching Gold or higher. To get it, play at least 10 ranked matches in that half and be Gold III or above when the half ends. The Season 10.5 reward is Jeff the Land Shark - Razor-Tooth. Season 10's was Gorr the God Butcher - Gods' Graveyard.
- Crests of Honor: for Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity and the top 500. Since Season 5 they're handed out once per full season, at the end.
- Nameplate frames: for Platinum and Diamond, also once per season.
You only get season rewards if you complete your placement matches. For more ways to earn costumes, see our guide to free skins in Marvel Rivals.
Penalties for leaving or going AFK
Ranked has penalties for disconnecting, going inactive and leaving early. Depending on how long you're gone, they include point losses, a counted loss and temporary bans from Competitive matchmaking. In September 2026 NetEase made these penalties stricter for repeat offenders. If your connection or PC fails, you can appeal through customer support.
How rank resets used to work
Before Season 5, there were no placements. Everyone simply dropped a set number of divisions at the start of each season: 7 divisions for Season 1, 9 for Season 2, and 7 again for Seasons 3 and 4. Season 5, which started on November 14, 2025, replaced those flat resets with the placement system above.
Frequently asked questions
What level do you need to play ranked in Marvel Rivals?
You need to be account level 15 to unlock Competitive mode. The requirement was raised from level 10 to 15 in Season 2 (April 2025).
What are the Marvel Rivals ranks in order?
From lowest to highest: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity and One Above All. Bronze through Celestial each have three divisions, from III up to I.
What is the highest rank in Marvel Rivals?
One Above All is the highest rank. It's reserved for the top 500 players, above Eternity.
What rank do you need for the free costume in Marvel Rivals?
You need Gold III or higher at the end of a half-season, plus at least 10 ranked matches played in that half. The Season 10.5 costume is Jeff the Land Shark - Razor-Tooth.
What rank do hero bans start in Marvel Rivals?
Hero bans start at Gold III. Each team bans three heroes per match, a number that went up from two in Season 7.
Does your rank reset every season in Marvel Rivals?
Yes, through placements. Each new season you play 10 placement matches, starting from an estimate three divisions below your last final rank, and those games decide your new rank.
Can you play ranked with friends in Marvel Rivals?
Yes. From Bronze to Grandmaster you can queue in any party size except a five-stack. At Celestial and above, only solo or duo queue is allowed.
