Marvel Rivals' newest game mode is called Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol. It is very similar to Riot Games’ Teamfight Tactics, and both share many similarities and notable differences. If you’ve played Teamfight Tactics before, you may enjoy giving Marvel Rivals a go in this limited event.
The game mode runs from June 6th to 23rd, so be sure to give it a try before it ends!
In this guide, we will cover the major differences between Teamfight Tactics and Ultron’s Battle Matrix Protocol. We will discuss things from the pre-game, early-game, mid-game, and late-game!
Gameplay Differences
In Teamfight Tactics, some preparation is required beforehand, and this is also the case for Marvel Rivals. However, it is slightly different in the sense that in Marvel Rivals, if you don’t like your original team comp, you can pivot quite easily. In contrast, in Teamfight Tactics, you might be restricted depending on the early items you get or the Augments you pick.
For instance, if you do not get any early BF Swords, you might be limited to the comp you want to play. This isn’t the case in Marvel Rivals as you can switch your main characters quickly and completely change your team comp.
Marvel Rivals
Teamfight Tactics
There are 6 players per game.
There are 8 players per game.
There are no items to equip to the heroes you pick.
You have to pick up items and equip them to the best character possible. You cannot always choose the item, so you might end up with something you do not want.
There is no carousel to pick up items in Marvel Rivals.
One of the most consistent ways of getting good items for your team comp is via the carousel. However, there is no guarantee to get the items you want if you’re the last pick as the pool is shared.
You do not earn experience or level up in Marvel Rivals.
Players have the option to buy EXP with gold (fast levelling/fast 8), or can save their gold and not buy EXP.
Other major pre-game differences:
The lobby times are much shorter in Marvel Rivals, so you have to act fast.
The maps are entirely different, and in Marvel Rivals, you can do a lot of exploring or moving around.
The economy in the game is slightly different, but you can earn extra gold/income as the game develops.
When you first load into the game, you will be greeted with the option to choose 6 different heroes. You should pick 6 that work well together, and if you don’t know who is good, make sure to check out our Tier List! The length to choose isn’t ideal, so you may only pick 3 or 4 heroes that work together, which is okay. You can pivot your team and replace the heroes who do not fight with your team composition.
Marvel Rivals
Teamfight Tactics
You start with 6 characters. You can only have a maximum of 6 heroes at any one time.
You start with 1 champion but can get more as the game develops and as you level up.
Do not need to collect champions to level them up.
Must collect at least 3 copies of the same champion to upgrade them to level 2 and 9 copies to upgrade them to tier 3.
There are more hero abilities in Marvel Rivals.
In Teamfight Tactics, champions usually have just 1 ability.
There are 3 classes, being Vanguard, Duelists and Strategists.
There are a plethora of different champion traits that you need to play around with. It is much easier in Marvel Rivals.
Players can interact with the board much more freely. There are 2 buttons players can press. A Heal and an AoE spell during combat.
You cannot make any changes while your team is in combat.
