A Marvel Rivals Grandmaster I player challenges conventional team composition wisdom, urging players to reconsider their strategies for climbing the competitive ladder. The prevailing belief among many players favors a balanced team of two Vanguards, two Duelists, and two Strategists. However, this player contends 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 Fantastic Four's imminent arrival!), the final days of Season 0 are seeing a surge in competitive play. Many are aiming for higher ranks, particularly Gold rank to unlock the Moon Knight skin. This increased competitive activity has highlighted frustration over teammates unwilling to fill Vanguard or Strategist roles.

Redditor Few_Event_1719, having recently reached Grandmaster I, advocates for a more flexible approach. They successfully employed unconventional team compositions, even experimenting with a team lacking Vanguards entirely (three Duelists and three Strategists). This aligns with NetEase Games' stated intention to avoid implementing a role queue system, prioritizing player experimentation with team compositions. While some players embrace this freedom, others express concern about matches dominated by Duelists.

The Grandmaster's unconventional approach sparks debate. Some argue that a single Strategist is insufficient, leaving the team vulnerable when the healer is targeted. Others support the idea of unorthodox compositions, sharing their own successful experiences. They highlight the importance of communication and awareness of visual/audio cues, emphasizing that Strategists in Marvel Rivals often announce when taking damage.

The Marvel Rivals community is actively discussing improvements to the competitive mode. Suggestions include hero bans across all ranks to improve balance and enhance gameplay, and the removal of Seasonal Bonuses, which some feel negatively impact balance. Despite these suggestions, the overall sentiment remains positive, with players eagerly anticipating future developments in this popular hero shooter.