A Marvel Rivals player's Grandmaster I achievement prompts a rethink of team composition strategies. The prevailing wisdom favors a balanced 2-2-2 team (two Vanguards, two Duelists, two Strategists), but this player argues that any team with at least one Vanguard and one Strategist is competitive.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 is approaching, with details on new characters and maps expected soon. The Fantastic Four's upcoming arrival was recently announced. As Season 0 concludes, players are vying for higher ranks, particularly Gold to unlock the Moon Knight skin. This competitive push highlights frustration with teammates unwilling to play Vanguard or Strategist roles.
Redditor Few_Event_1719, having reached Grandmaster I, challenges the 2-2-2 meta. They contend that a single Vanguard and Strategist are sufficient for victory, even citing success with unconventional three-Duelist, three-Strategist teams—entirely omitting Vanguards. This aligns with NetEase Games' stated intention to avoid implementing a role queue, prioritizing compositional flexibility. While some appreciate this freedom, others lament matches dominated by Duelists.
Community reactions to this unconventional approach are mixed. Some dispute the viability of a single Strategist, fearing concentrated enemy fire on the healer. Others support the idea, sharing their own experiences with success using less traditional team builds. The effectiveness of a single healer is debated, with some pointing out that Strategists in Marvel Rivals announce incoming damage.
The Competitive mode itself remains a topic of discussion. Suggestions for improvement include hero bans across all ranks to improve balance and enhance gameplay, and the removal of Seasonal Bonuses due to perceived negative impacts on balance. Despite ongoing concerns, many players remain enthusiastic about the game and its future.
