Marvel Rivals Grandmaster Achieves Success with Unconventional Team Builds
A Marvel Rivals player's recent ascent to Grandmaster I challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding team composition. While the common belief favors a balanced team of two Vanguards, two Duelists, and two Strategists, this player asserts that any team with at least one Vanguard and one Strategist is capable of victory.
With Season 1 of Marvel Rivals on the horizon, and the highly anticipated arrival of the Fantastic Four, many players are focusing on competitive ranking. The pursuit of higher ranks, including the coveted Gold rank for the Moon Knight skin, has led to frustration over unbalanced team compositions, particularly a shortage of Vanguards and Strategists.
Redditor Few_Event_1719, having reached Grandmaster I, advocates for a more flexible approach. They highlight successful matches even with unconventional team setups, such as three Duelists and three Strategists—a composition entirely devoid of Vanguards. This aligns with NetEase Games' stated intention to avoid implementing a role queue system, prioritizing player freedom in team building. However, this freedom has also drawn criticism from players who frequently encounter matches overloaded with Duelists.
Community Debate on Team Composition and Competitive Balance
The community is divided on the viability of unconventional teams. Some argue that a single Strategist is insufficient, leaving the team vulnerable when the healer is targeted. Others, however, share experiences of success with less traditional team builds, emphasizing the importance of communication and awareness of visual and audio cues. Strategists' in-game damage alerts are cited as mitigating the risk of a single healer.
The competitive mode itself remains a subject of ongoing discussion. Suggestions for improvement range from introducing hero bans across all ranks to removing seasonal bonuses, both aimed at improving balance. Despite these concerns, the overall sentiment remains positive, with players eagerly anticipating the future of this popular hero shooter.
