For many Marvel Rivals players, the thrill of competitive play is amplified when shared with friends. The game, still in its relatively early stages, understands this desire for camaraderie in battle.
However, to foster fair matchmaking and maintain competitive integrity, Marvel Rivals has implemented specific rules regarding who can queue together in ranked mode. Understanding these restrictions is crucial before you and your squad assemble for battle.
The Foundation of Ranked Play: Leveling Up and Tiers
Before diving into the intricacies of team composition, it’s essential to note a fundamental requirement: all players must reach level 10 in Marvel Rivals to participate in ranked matches.
Once eligible, players will navigate through a series of competitive tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and the pinnacle, One Above All. With the exception of the top two ranks, each tier is further subdivided into three divisions, with III being the lowest and I the highest.
Who Can Team Up? Decoding the Rank-Based Rules
The core of Marvel Rivals’ ranked queue restrictions lies in a tiered system based on your current rank:
| Rank Range | Queueing Rules |
| Bronze, Silver, Gold | Players within any of these ranks can freely queue together, regardless of their specific division. This provides a broad window for friends in the lower and mid-tiers to team up without immediate concerns about rank disparity. |
| Gold I to Celestial I | As players ascend the ranks, the restrictions tighten. Here, players can only queue if they are within three divisions of each other. This ensures that competitive matches remain relatively balanced and prevents significant skill gaps within a single team. |
| Eternity & One Above All | At the very apex of competitive play, the rules shift to a more precise metric. Players in these elite ranks can only queue with Celestial II/I players if their point difference is less than 200. This granular control aims to maintain the highest level of competitive fairness at the game’s top echelons. |
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Practical Examples to Guide Your Squad:
To illustrate these rules, consider the following scenarios:
- A Silver III player can comfortably queue with a Gold I or Bronze II friend. The lower tiers offer considerable flexibility.
- A Platinum II and Diamond III can form a team, as they are only two divisions apart. However, a Gold I and a Diamond III would be unable to queue together, exceeding the three-division limit.
- For players striving for the top, an Eternity player and a Celestial I teammate must ensure their overall competitive point difference remains under 200 points to enter a match.
Beyond Rank: Additional Considerations
Beyond the rank-based restrictions, a few other important points to remember:
- No Crossplay in Competitive: For competitive mode, PC players are in a separate matchmaking pool from console players. PlayStation and Xbox players can team up, but PC players cannot crossplay with them in ranked matches. This ensures a level playing field across different input methods.
- Hero Bans at High Ranks: Once all players in a match reach Diamond III or above, an additional layer of strategy is introduced: hero bans occur before the match begins. This adds a dynamic element to high-tier play, forcing teams to adapt their compositions.
- Casual Play – No Restrictions: For those looking for a more relaxed experience, unranked (casual) play does not have these restrictions. You can team up with anyone, regardless of their rank, making it ideal for practicing new heroes or simply enjoying the game with a diverse group of friends.
The Rationale Behind the Rules
These carefully crafted restrictions are not arbitrary. Their primary purpose is to maintain a healthy and competitive environment within Marvel Rivals. By preventing extremely high-ranked players from carrying significantly lower-ranked friends, or teams from facing opponents vastly outside their collective skill bracket, the game aims to ensure that every match feels balanced and genuinely competitive.
In Summary:
If you and your friends find yourselves in Gold rank or below, you can queue up together without a second thought. As you climb the competitive ladder beyond Gold I, it becomes crucial to verify the division difference.
At the most elite levels, the precise point difference becomes the deciding factor. Always take a moment to check your ranks before sending out those invites to ensure your squad is eligible to team up and conquer the Marvel Rivals ranked arena.
Written by:
Christian