Marvel Rivals introduces Hero Proficiency, a system that tracks your investment in each character. The more you play a hero, the higher your proficiency level climbs, unlocking free rewards along the way.
Hero Proficiency serves as both a progression system and a way to showcase your dedication to specific characters. Every hero in the roster has their own proficiency track with unique rewards that don't require any additional purchases.
In this article, we’ll break down how Hero Proficiency works, explain the most efficient ways to earn proficiency points, and guide you through unlocking the Lord Icons.
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How Does the Hero Proficiency System Work?
The Hero Proficiency system tracks your progress with each character in Marvel Rivals. If you've already been playing the game, you're likely making progress without even realizing it.
The system uses a straightforward five-rank structure that measures your time and performance with each hero:
| Rank | Points Needed | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Agent | Default Rank | - |
| Knight | 500 | 500 |
| Captain | 1,200 | 1,700 |
| Centurion | 2,000 | 3,700 |
| Lord | 2,400 | 6,100 |
You progress through ranks by completing hero-specific missions. These missions award between 10 and 60 Proficiency Points, depending on difficulty.
When you earn enough points to advance, your counter resets. For example, after earning 500 points as an Agent, you'll be promoted to Knight and start again at 0 points in that rank. The total points needed to reach Lord rank is 6,100.
Some players avoid the hassle of grinding for points by using Marvel Rivals boosting to complete missions and earn rewards without playing so many games.
Each hero offers unique thematic rewards at every rank. A Storm player unlocks different cosmetics than someone playing Iron Man, but the reward types remain consistent across all characters.
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Hero Proficiency Rewards
Each hero in Marvel Rivals offers the same reward types at specific ranks, though the designs are unique to each character.
| Reward | Rank Needed |
|---|---|
| Hero Spray | Knight |
| KO Prompt | Captain |
| KO Prompt (Enhanced) | Centurion |
| Hero Icon | Lord |
These rewards follow the hero's theme. As a Hela main, you'll unlock a Hela Spray at Knight rank, basic KO Prompts at Captain rank, visually enhanced KO Prompts at Centurion rank, and finally an enhanced Hela Avatar upon reaching Lord rank.
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How to Earn and Use Hero Icons in Marvel Rivals
Earning Lord Icons in Marvel Rivals is straightforward. You simply need to reach Lord rank with your chosen hero. Once you've achieved Lord rank, equipping your new icon takes just a few steps:
- Open Marvel Rivals
- Navigate to "Heroes"
- Select your desired hero
- Choose "Proficiency" then select "Rewards"
- Choose your new avatar
Unlike many other cosmetics in Marvel Rivals, these icons can't be purchased with real money—they must be earned through gameplay, making them especially valuable.
Final Words
The Hero Proficiency system in Marvel Rivals rewards dedication to your favorite characters with exclusive cosmetics. By completing hero-specific missions and advancing through the ranks, you'll unlock sprays, KO prompts, and eventually the Lord Icons. These rewards provide a free progression path that showcases your expertise and investment in specific heroes.
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