MVP: What is MVP in Marvel Rivals?

In Marvel Rivals, the MVP (Most Valuable Player) title honors the top-performing player on the winning team at the end of a match. Unlike other hero shooters that focus mainly on kill counts, Marvel Rivals uses a more holistic system that accounts for multiple aspects of gameplay. 

The MVP system highlights well-rounded contributions, rewarding players who perform their roles with efficiency, be it damage dealing, supporting, or defending.

How is MVP Determined?

Marvel Rivals uses several performance metrics to decide who earns the MVP title. Here’s what the system takes into account:

• Kills: Racking up eliminations increases your MVP potential, especially for Duelists and Burst characters.
   
• Assists: Helping teammates secure kills through crowd control, healing, or buffs counts toward your contribution.
   
• Damage Dealt: High damage output plays a major role in pushing objectives and suppressing enemy threats.
   
• Damage Mitigated: For Vanguard^[1] players, reducing incoming team damage through shields or defensive skills is critical.
• Healing: Supports aren’t overlooked, high healing stats can just as easily lead to an MVP title.
   
• Accuracy: Precise attacks and skillshots also boost your MVP chances, rewarding players with consistent aim.
   

What are MVP Animations?

Winning MVP also gives players a stylish reward, MVP animations. These cosmetic highlights showcase the top player’s hero in a cinematic pose after the match. Every hero starts with one default MVP animation, usable with any costume. Additional animations tied to specific costumes or chromas can be unlocked through events, bundles, or the Battle Pass.

As of May 30, 2025, there are 151 MVP animations available across the game’s 39 playable heroes, making the MVP system a key visual bragging right in Marvel Rivals.

References

1. [1] "Vanguard". marvelrivals.wiki.fextralife.com. Retrieved June 03, 2025