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All 9 Ranks in Marvel Rivals
There are nine ranks. Most of them (Bronze through Celestial) split into three sub-tiers: III, II, and I. That gives you 23 divisions if you count them all. The top two, Eternity and One Above All, don’t have sub-tiers at all.
- Bronze (III, II, I)
- Silver (III, II, I)
- Gold (III, II, I)
- Platinum (III, II, I)
- Diamond (III, II, I)
- Grandmaster (III, II, I)
- Celestial (III, II, I)
- Eternity
- One Above All
Moving up one sub-tier costs 100 ranked points. A full rank jump (like Silver III to Gold III) takes 300 points. After Celestial, you keep stacking points until you cross into Eternity. One Above All goes to the Top 500 players when the season ends. If you played Overwatch 2 before, you already know the format.
Marvel Rivals Ranks Distribution (Season 6 Data, 2026)
Here is where PC players actually sit on the ladder. Season 7 dropped on March 20, so we are still early. The cleanest full-season snapshot is from Season 6. I’ll swap in Season 7 numbers once enough people have played through their placements and the data stops bouncing around.
| Rank | % of Players | You’re in the Top… |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 25.4% | 100% |
| Silver | 10% | 74.6% |
| Gold | 12.6% | 64.6% |
| Platinum | 13.7% | 52% |
| Diamond | 15.4% | 38.3% |
| Grandmaster | 15% | 22.9% |
| Celestial | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Eternity + One Above All | 1.5% | 1.5% |
Source: Rivals Tracker (PC). Season 6 numbers. Anyone with fewer than 5 comp games is filtered out.
Right now the average player lands somewhere in Platinum 3 or Platinum 2. That’s way higher than Season 0, where most people were Gold 3. The casuals left, the grinders stayed, and the whole curve pushed upward.
If you are Diamond, you are outperforming about 62% of ranked players. Grandmaster puts you in the top 23%. Celestial? Top 8%. And the Eternity plus One Above All crowd makes up roughly 1.5% of all PC players. Getting there takes hundreds of hours. Keep in mind that this Marvel Rivals ranks distribution only covers PC. Console numbers may look a bit different.
Why Is Bronze So Big?
That 25.4% looks odd compared to every other rank. Most of it comes from accounts that played a couple of placement games, landed in Bronze III, and never touched ranked again. When NetEase shared their official Marvel Rivals ranks distribution data after Season 1.5, they removed everyone with fewer than five games. The whole curve smoothed out after that. So “real” Bronze is smaller than the tracker suggests.
Console Ranks Distribution
Rivals Tracker only covers PC. There is no public console ranks distribution from NetEase. PS5 and Xbox probably follow a similar shape, but exact percentages are not available. If you play on console, use the PC numbers as a rough reference.
How Competitive Mode Works in Season 7
Ranked plays like Quickplay with extra rules stacked on top. Season 7 brought a few changes that matter, especially for hero bans.
Level 15 Requirement
You can’t touch ranked until Level 15. NetEase bumped it up from Level 10 back in Season 2 because too many people were queuing comp without knowing what half the heroes do. Use those Quickplay games to figure out your role. The tier list can help with that.
Placement Matches
Your first 10 ranked games each season count as placements. Where you land depends on your last season’s final rank (minus 3 divisions) and your all-time peak rank, capped at Platinum II. If you were Celestial II or higher, you reset to Grandmaster II. The absolute floor is Bronze III. Season 7 also tracks individual performance during placements more closely, not just win/loss.
Hero Bans (Updated for Season 7)
This is the biggest change in Season 7. Hero bans now start at Gold III (moved down from Diamond III in previous seasons), and each team bans three heroes instead of two. That means up to 6 heroes get removed before picks even start. If you have been one-tricking a single hero, this is where it catches up with you. Build a pool of at least 2-3 heroes per role. The Vanguard roster is still small, so bans hit tanks especially hard.
Chrono Shield
This is the loss protection system and it has not changed in Season 7. When you go on a losing streak, the Chrono Shield charges up. Once full, it blocks a demotion so you stay in your current tier. After it fires, it takes a few wins to recharge. At lower ranks (Gold and below), the shield recharges fully after one loss. At higher ranks, it takes longer. The point of it is simple: one bad night should not undo a week of progress.
Who Can Queue Together
Party restrictions tighten as you climb:
- Bronze through Gold II – queue with whoever you want
- Gold I through Celestial – must be within 3 divisions of each other
- Eternity and One Above All – solo or duo only, partner must be Celestial II or higher within 200 points
If you are Platinum II and your friend is Silver I, you can not queue together. Worth checking before you commit to a grind session with friends.
Rank Decay
At Celestial and above, your points drain if you go too long without playing. Eternity and One Above All can lose points after about seven days of inactivity. Below Celestial, take whatever break you need. Your rank stays put.
No PC-Console Crossplay in Ranked
PC players stay in PC lobbies. PS5 and Xbox players share lobbies with each other. The split exists because mouse/keyboard and controller are different enough that mixing them in ranked would not be fair. If you want more details on platform support, the platforms and crossplay page covers it.
Season 7 Ranked Rewards
Season 7 went live on March 20, 2026. This time the ranked skin goes to White Fox. Hit Gold and you get it. Higher ranks add crests and frames on top of that:
- Gold or higher – White Fox, Secret Agent skin
- Platinum III+ – nameplate frame (plus Gold reward)
- Diamond III+ – nameplate frame upgrade
- Grandmaster III+ – Grandmaster Crest of Honor
- Celestial III+ – Celestial Crest of Honor
- Eternity+ – Eternity and One Above All Crest of Honor
- Top 500 – Top 500 Crest of Honor
Gold is the target for most players because it gets you a full skin. Everything above adds crests and frames for your nameplate.
All Past Ranked Skins
The reward skin rotates every half-season. If you missed one, it is gone for good. Full history:
- Season 0 – Moon Knight, Golden Moonlight
- Season 1 – Invisible Woman, Blood Shield
- Season 1.5 – Human Torch, Blood Blaze
- Season 2 – Emma Frost, Golden Diamond
- Season 2.5 – Ultron, Golden Ultron
- Season 3 – Phoenix, Emerald Flames
- Season 3.5 – Blade, Emerald Blade
- Season 4 – Angela, Siriana’s Silver
- Season 4.5 – Daredevil, Shenloong’s Creed
- Season 5 – Gambit, Sacrificial Pawn
- Season 5.5 – Rogue, Queen Defense
- Season 6 – Deadpool, Workwear Woes
- Season 6.5 – Elsa Bloodstone, Apex Huntress
- Season 7 – White Fox, Secret Agent
How the Rank Reset Works
When a new season drops, every player falls 7 divisions. Diamond I becomes Gold II. Grandmaster II becomes Platinum I. The first couple of weeks feel messy because of this. A former Celestial player might land in your Platinum lobby while climbing back up.
Placement matches (first 10 games) help sort things out faster. Win most of them and you can land above your reset point. Lose most and you might start lower. Season 7 added stronger individual performance tracking during placements, so carrying hard actually matters more now.
Tips for Climbing the Ranked Ladder
3-4 Games a Day Beats a Saturday Marathon
I have seen this over and over on Reddit. People who play 15+ matches a week spread out across the week climb roughly twice as fast as the ones who grind 20 games on Saturday night. By game six of a marathon you are usually tilted and on autopilot. Short daily sessions keep you sharp.
Build a Hero Pool of 2-3 Per Role
Bans now start at Gold III and remove three heroes per team. If your one Strategist pick gets banned, you need a backup. Learn at least two comfortable heroes for each role. Check which picks are strong right now before you lock in.
Know the Maps
Knowing health pack spots, off-angles, and crossfire setups wins games that raw aim can not. Season 7 brought Shin-Shibuya back into the competitive pool and added Lower Manhattan. If you are not familiar with those yet, spend time in Quickplay learning the layouts. The maps guide covers every arena.
Set Up Your Crosshair
Small thing, but it matters. A dot crosshair works for hitscan heroes like Black Widow. A circle fits projectile heroes like Star-Lord better. The crosshair codes page has tested settings for each type.
Check Your System Before Blaming Lag
If your PC barely handles the game and you drop frames during fights, that’s a problem you can actually fix. The system requirements page has the numbers.
Two Losses? Walk Away
Seriously. Go make food. Pet your cat. Do literally anything else. Nobody plays well when they are angry, and that third loss in a row will feel ten times worse than the first one. Your rank does not care about your ego. Take the break.
FAQ
What is the average rank in Marvel Rivals in 2026?
Platinum 3 or Platinum 2 on PC (Season 6 data from Rivals Tracker). The Marvel Rivals ranks distribution has shifted up since Season 0, when the average was Gold 3. Player base got more experienced over time.
How many ranks does Marvel Rivals have?
Nine ranks, 23 divisions total. Bronze through Celestial have three tiers each. Eternity and One Above All stand alone.
What rank puts me in the top 1%?
Eternity and One Above All together hold about 1.5% of PC players. One Above All is the Top 500 at season end.
Is there rank decay?
Only from Celestial upward. If you stop playing ranked, your points start dropping after about a week of inactivity. Below Celestial, your rank stays untouched.
How does the rank reset work between seasons?
You drop 7 divisions from where you ended. Diamond I goes to Gold II. Your first 10 matches are placements that fine-tune your starting position.
Can I play ranked with friends on a different platform?
Not across PC and console. PS5 and Xbox players can queue together. PC players can not party with console players in competitive.
When do hero bans start?
At Gold III. In Season 7, both teams ban three heroes each (six total removed from the pool). Ban phase is 15 seconds per ban.
What does the Chrono Shield do?
Blocks demotion during losing streaks. It charges as you lose, fires once to save your rank, then needs to recharge through wins. Higher ranks require more losses before it triggers.
