The new season is here, and my god, did NetEase deliver. Season 4 of Marvel Rivals is a full-on meta shake-up. The new hero, Angela, is a blast to play, and the balance changes have breathed new life into a bunch of characters. But for us competitive players, the real draw is always the ranked ladder. It’s where we prove our skill, test our mettle against the best players, and earn those sweet, exclusive rewards. If you’re looking to grind your way to the top, I’ve got you covered.
I’m diving deep into the new ranked system, explaining the rewards, the changes to the ladder, and giving you my pro tips for a successful climb. This game is quickly becoming one of my favorite hero shooters.
The New Ranked Rewards, A Breakdown
This season, the rewards for climbing the ladder are more enticing than ever. Reaching certain tiers not only gives you bragging rights but also unlocks some seriously cool cosmetics. The most coveted prize this season is the Angela, Siriana’s Silver costume, an incredible-looking skin that screams “I’ve been grinding.”
Here is a quick look at the main ranked rewards for Season 4:
| Gold | Angela – Siriana’s Silver costume | |
| Platinum | New Nameplate Frame, All Gold rewards | |
| Diamond | New Nameplate Frame, All Platinum rewards | |
| Grandmaster | New Crest of Honor, All Diamond rewards | |
| Celestial | New Crest of Honor, All Grandmaster rewards | |
| Eternity | New Crest of Honor, All Celestial rewards | |
| One Above All | “One Above All” Crest of Honor, All Eternity rewards |
What’s great about this system is that the rewards are not mutually exclusive. If you manage to hit Eternity, you don’t just get the Eternity Crest of Honor, you get everything from the previous tiers, too. It’s a great way to reward consistent performance.
The game tracks your highest rank achieved during the season. So, if you hit Gold and then have a bad losing streak that drops you back to Silver, you will still be eligible for the Gold-tier rewards. This takes a ton of pressure off the grind and allows players to experiment with new team compositions without the fear of losing their progress.
The Rank Reset Explained
Just like with every new season, your rank has been reset. The developers have opted for a soft reset, which means your final rank from Season 3.5 has a direct impact on where you start in Season 4.
The formula is straightforward, everyone has been demoted by seven divisions. For example, if you finished last season at Diamond I, you are now starting your Season 4 journey at Gold II. I think this is a smart move because it keeps the competitive ladder feeling fresh and ensures that everyone has a meaningful path to climb. It also prevents the top ranks from becoming stagnant.
My Pro Tips for Climbing the Ladder
I have spent countless hours in the ranked queue, and I have a few pointers that I believe are essential for a successful climb. This is not just about raw mechanical skill, it’s about smart, strategic play.
Here are a few key strategies I rely on:
- Master the Meta – The Season 4 balance changes have significantly altered the meta. Characters like Winter Soldier, Doctor Strange, and Jeff the Shark received some massive buffs. Knowing which heroes are currently dominant is the most important factor. If you want to climb quickly, you need to be comfortable on at least two or three of the meta picks.
- Communication is Key – Marvel Rivals is a team game, not a solo one. Get on comms, use the in-game pings, and coordinate with your team. Call out enemy ultimates, focus targets, and plan your pushes. A well-coordinated team using average heroes will almost always beat a team of players on meta picks who are not communicating.
- Don’t Be Afraid to Ban – At Diamond tier and above, you get the hero ban phase. This is your chance to gain a major advantage. If you know the enemy team’s star player mains Phoenix, ban her. Use the ban phase to tilt the odds in your favor before the match even begins.
- Stay Positive – Ranked can be a brutal grind, and tilting after a loss is a surefire way to start a losing streak. Shake off the bad games, learn from your mistakes, and focus on the next match.
- Learn Your Role – Every hero has a specific role, either a Vanguard, a Duelist, or a Strategist. Learn what your role is supposed to be doing. Do not try to be a lone wolf, play your role, and your team will thank you for it.
Final Thoughts
Season 4 is a huge step forward for Marvel Rivals. The ranked rewards are cool, the soft reset makes the grind meaningful, and the balance changes have kept the meta from getting stale. This is exactly what a live service game needs to keep its player base engaged. I am personally on the hunt for that Angela skin, and I’ll see you all on the ranked ladder. If you want to keep up to date with the latest guides, tier lists, and news on our favorite superhero shooter, be sure to check out the rest of the Marvel Rivals category here on Rivalsector.com. Now get out there and start climbing!
