Leveling up in competitive mode is a pretty tough scene, and it takes lots of time and effort to reach higher ranks inMarvel Rivals. You’ll likely have a much easier time getting where you want to go if you know how to get and use Chrono Shield Cards.

Chrono Shield Cards are a pretty divisive game feature, but they seem like they’re here to stay, so you need to understand how they work. Here’show to get and use Chrono Shield Cards inMarvel Rivals.

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How to get Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals

So far, Chrono Shield Cards can only beobtained as prizes in special events.The first event that features them is Galacta’s Gift, but there will likely be additional means for earning them in future updates.

How to use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals

You canactivate a Chrono Shield Card at the end of a competitive matchto block a rank drop. It works the same as the regular Chrono Shield feature, so it can essentially be used to hold your place.

What are Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals?

Chrono Shield Cards are specialconsumable itemsused to prevent a rank drop. It stops you from losing points after a loss and allows you to stay where you are for the time being.

What do Chrono Shield Cards do in Marvel Rivals?

Chrono Shield Cards can be activated toblock a rank dropduring lower rank competitive matches. For example, if you were in Silver III and lost enough points to be sent back down into Bronze I, you could spend a Chrono Shield Card to keep yourself in Silver III.

Can you buy Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals?

So far,you cannot purchase Chrono Shield Cards.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the devs said Chrono Shield Cards and Chrono Shield Tokens won’t be available for sale.

Hey Rivals, Both Chrono Shield Tokens from ranked matches and Chrono Shield Cards from events will not be for sale and are only usable for Gold rank and below. The purpose is to allow lower-ranked players to enter ranked mode with even less pressure through this mechanism.https://t.co/vfqQo1NMgn

Chrono Shield Card in Marvel Rivals

Can Chrono Shield Cards be used at any rank in Marvel Rivals?

Chrono Shield Cardsaren’t available at all ranksand can only be used to block losses forGold rank and below.According to theMarvel Rivalsdevs, their purpose is to “allow lower-ranked players to enter ranked mode with even less pressure through this mechanism.”

How many Chrono Shield Cards can you have in Marvel Rivals?

you’re able to have amaximum of 20 Chrono Shield Cardsin your inventory. Each time you use one to block a rank drop, it’s consumed and subtracted from the total number of cards you have.

Do Chrono Shield Cards expire in Marvel Rivals?

All Chrono Shield Cardsexpire at the end of each season. This means if you don’t use them, you’ll eventually lose them. More will likely become available in each new season, depending on whether or not NetEase decides to keep them around following themassive backlash from the community.

Marvel Rivals has seen lots of changes and additions, so you may want to learn about thebattle pass exclusivity changes,Vanguard nerfs, andStrategist buffsnext.

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