To get the absolute best out of Marvel Rivals – NetEase’s fast-paced hero shooter – you’ll need to tweak your setup for performance, precision, and personal comfort. From custom keybinds to fine-tuned crosshairs, getting your settings right can mean the difference between a game-winning play and a frustrating loss. Whether you’re grinding ranked or diving in casually, this guide will walk you through all the best settings – PC, console, and beyond.
🔧 Why Settings Matter: Performance Starts with Customization
Three things influence your gameplay experience: display, graphics, and controls. Thankfully, Marvel Rivals is relatively forgiving in system demands, which means even older rigs can run it smoothly – if you know what to tweak.
Want to boost FPS, sharpen visuals, or eliminate lag? Let’s start dialing in your setup.
🚀 Minimum System Requirements for Marvel Rivals (PC)
Even low-end setups can keep up, as long as you meet these baseline specs:
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: GTX 1060 / RX 480 / Intel Arc A380 or equivalent
Storage: 70 GB free
DirectX: Version 12
👉 Pro Tip: Plug into Ethernet, update your GPU drivers, and kill unnecessary background apps before booting the game.
🎯 FPS-Boosting Settings: Go Faster, React Quicker
System Settings to Turn On:
Resizable BAR: Enable in BIOS for better GPU memory access
Game Mode: On (Windows Settings > Gaming)
Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling: On (Graphics Settings > Change Default Graphics Settings)
⚠️ Monitor for crashes or drops – roll back if needed.
📺 Marvel Rivals Display Settings
Dialing in display options can dramatically improve your framerate. Here’s a cheat sheet tailored for Low-End, Mid-Range, and High-End PCs:
| Setting | Low-End | Mid-Range | High-End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Mode | Windowed | Fullscreen | Fullscreen |
| Resolution | Match Display | Match Display | Match Display |
| Anti-Aliasing | TAUU or Off | DLSS/FSR | DLSS/FSR |
| Super Resolution Mode | Quality | Quality | Ultra Quality |
| Low Latency Mode | Off | On | On |
| V-Sync | Off | Off | Off |
| FPS Limit | Off | Match Refresh Rate | Match Refresh Rate |
| Show FPS | On | On | On |
🎮 Hit “Optimize” in settings for auto-tuned presets, but manual tweaks often deliver better results.
🎨 Marvel Rivals Graphics Settings
Prefer frame rate over flair? These are the settings pros use to squeeze every ounce of performance.
| Setting | Low-End | Mid-Range | High-End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics Preset | Custom | Custom | Custom |
| Shadows | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Textures | Low | Medium | High |
| Effects | Low | Low | High |
| Foliage | Low | Medium | High |
| Reflections | Off | Screen Space | Screen Space |
🌟 Want visuals over frames? Crank everything to Ultra – but only if your hardware can handle it.
🕹️ Best Console Settings (PS5 & Xbox)
Console players have fewer toggles, but here’s how to optimize:
Graphics Mode: HFR (for up to 120 FPS)
Rendering Mode: Performance
V-Sync: On (to prevent tearing)
Show FPS: Off
KO Sounds / Announcements: On
Allied Health Bars: On
🔈 Combat awareness is crucial – enable Enemy KO Announcements in Sound > Combat Mix.
🎮 Best Controller Settings
Whether you’re on console or prefer a gamepad on PC, try this setup for smoother aim and less visual clutter:
| Input Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Cursor Sensitivity | 130 |
| Vibration | Off |
| Trigger Effects | Off |
| Horizontal & Vertical Sensitivity | 175 |
| Aim Sensitivity Curve | Linear |
| Aim Assist Strength | 100 |
| Projectile Hero Ease In | 80 |
| Hitscan Hero Ease In | 40 |
| Melee Hero Ease In | 0 |
🎯 Experiment with stick deadzones and assist settings to find your sweet spot.
⌨️ Mouse & Keyboard Settings (PC)
Fully customizable – here are the defaults:
Mouse
Horizontal/Vertical Sensitivity: 4.00
Mouse Smoothing: Off
Raw Input: Off
Acceleration: Off
Keybinds
Ability 1: E
Ability 2: L-Shift
Ultimate: Q
Team-Ups: Z, X, C
Melee: V
⚠️ Remap key abilities to places your fingers can reach quickly – especially your Ultimate and Team-Ups.
🎯 Crosshair Settings: Precision, Your Way
Customize crosshairs per hero or across the board. Here’s a precision-friendly setup to start with:
Type: Crosshairs
Animation: Off
Opacity: 100
Outline Opacity: 100
Crosshair Length: 20
Center Gap: 0
Color: Green or Blue
Blur: 0
💡 Save presets and assign different reticles to specific heroes like Widow (small dot for sniping) or Punisher (wide reticle for shotguns).
🎧 Audio Settings: Hear Every Cue
Max awareness, minimal distraction. Recommended:
Music Volume: 0
In-Game Voice Volume: 100
3D Enhancement: On (if using headphones)
Voice Chat Volume: 50
Push-to-Talk: Enabled
📢 Keep spatial audio off in Windows if using in-game 3D Enhancement.
🧠 Pro Settings & Gear
Here’s what top-tier players like TenZ, Shroud, and Necros are running:
| Player | DPI | Sensitivity | Display Mode | Texture Quality | Shadow Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TenZ | 1600 | 0.48 | Windowed Fullscreen | Low | Low |
| Shroud | 1600 | 1.0 | Fullscreen | Low | Low |
| Necros | 3200 | 0.75 | Windowed Fullscreen | High | Low |
💻 All three play on low graphics settings to reduce clutter. Keep V-Sync off and experiment with brightness (default is 50).
✅ Final Tips: Test & Tweak
There’s no universal “best” setup. Use these as a strong baseline, then:
Head to the Practice Range
Adjust until movement, aiming, and visuals feel fluid
Save different profiles for different heroes
Whether you’re hunting solo or queuing with friends, nailing your settings gives you a crucial edge in Marvel Rivals. Now go dominate.
❓ FAQs
Should I turn off V-Sync in Marvel Rivals?
Yes, unless you’re experiencing screen tearing. V-Sync can cause input lag.
Best anti-aliasing setting?
Use DLSS (NVIDIA) or FSR (AMD). Set Super Resolution Mode to Quality.
Want more vibrant visuals?
Turn up saturation on your monitor and raise texture/post-processing quality in-game.
Is the “Optimize” button worth using?
It’s a decent starting point – but manual tuning will always get you further.
