One of the standout features in Marvel Rivals is the prestigious Lord icon, awarded to players who master a particular character. Reaching this final proficiency milestone means you’ve dedicated substantial time to honing that character’s skills. Lord icons are unique artworks displayed during matches, visible to both teammates and opponents. While earning this distinction requires significant effort, there are methods to streamline the process.
When you begin playing any character, you can gain proficiency by participating in matches. As you level up your skills, you can unlock unique sprays, a variety of K.O. prompts, and eventually the Lord icon Avatar for that character. Completing each proficiency level for a hero not only showcases your dedication but also gives you exclusive cosmetics not available in the Store or any Battle Pass in Marvel Rivals.
What is Lord Proficiency in Marvel Rivals?
Earn a Distinct Icon for Character Mastery
The “Lord” title signifies the highest level of character proficiency in Marvel Rivals. Achieving character mastery rewards you with the Lord icon, which alters your character’s Avatar for match selection. This indicates to all players, both allies and foes, that you have invested considerable time mastering that character.
To reach the Lord rank, you must first progress through four prior proficiency levels. Here’s the progression from lowest to highest:
- Agent (starting)
- Knight
- Captain
- Centurion
- Lord
Each character has its own proficiency levels, so reaching Lord with one hero does not unlock the same rewards for others. The rarity of Lord icons stems from the dedication required to master a character through extensive gameplay. Whether you choose to play as a Duelist, Strategist, or Vanguard in Marvel Rivals, Lord icons symbolize deep expertise earned over time.
How to Unlock a Lord Icon
Complete Character Proficiency Quests for Progression
Upon starting as any character in Marvel Rivals, you automatically activate individual proficiency quests for them. Playing as that character provides points to advance their proficiency as you complete quests repeatedly. Each character comes with a unique set of quests, sharing some similarities across heroes.
You can check your proficiency level for any character by selecting them from the “Heroes” menu. After choosing a character, visit the “Proficiency” tab to view your rank and specific quests for advancing your status.
Completing a quest grants you proficiency points necessary for leveling up with that character. For instance, if you accumulate 60 minutes playing Doctor Strange, you earn 60 proficiency points for completing that quest. Higher ranks require more points from quests.
Here’s a breakdown of proficiency ranks, the points required for each, and the rewards:
|
Proficiency Rank |
Proficiency Points Needed |
Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Agent | N/A (starting rank) | Basic kill notification |
| Knight | 500 Proficiency Points | Hero Spray |
| Captain | 1,200 Proficiency Points | Hero-themed elimination notification |
| Centurion | 2,000 Proficiency Points | Upgraded hero-themed elimination notification |
| Lord | 2,400 Proficiency Points | Lord Avatar Icon |
Completing a proficiency quest resets it, allowing you to accumulate any remaining progress from the previous attempt. For example, if you played Doctor Strange for 62 minutes, completing a quest would reset it, leaving you with 2 minutes toward finishing the same quest again. Character proficiency quests remain consistent and simply restart for you to repeat for the same points.
Quickest Ways to Get Lord Icons
Follow Roles and Avoid Long Matches
A key strategy to quickly achieve the Lord rank is to understand how each character’s proficiency quests work. Although each character has distinct quests, they can generally be categorized, making it easier to identify which quests you can complete rapidly based on a hero’s role and specific challenges.
Every character features four different proficiency quests categorized as follows:
- Hero Usage – Spend 60 minutes playing as that character.
- Role Milestone – Deal damage as a Duelist, Block damage as a Vanguard, or Heal allies as a Strategist.
- KOs/Assists – Achieve a certain number of eliminations through Final Hits or Assists.
- Unique Character Goal – Use a character’s ability a specified number of times.
To expedite your progress towards a Lord icon, focus on completing Role Milestones and Unique Character Goals, as these tend to be simpler and quicker to fulfill. Generally, Strategists have an easier time reaching the Lord rank since they frequently heal during matches, earning proficiency points efficiently.
It’s advisable not to prioritize getting eliminations for proficiency points. Typically, performing your character’s role effectively within a team leads to faster progression toward the Lord title.
Some Unique Character Goals are substantially easier to complete than others. For instance, characters like Namor or Venom can achieve their goals through largely passive abilities, such as setting up squid turrets or regaining health with Symbiotic Resilience. The speed at which you fulfill quests varies greatly between characters.
Another effective strategy for quickly unlocking a Lord icon is participating in shorter matches. Often, Competitive and Quick Play games can drag on longer than quicker formats like Doom Match or Conquest. Shorter game modes allow you to pursue proficiency quests without compromising progress toward Hero Usage goals.
Regardless of the method you choose to ease the grind for a Lord icon, repetition and teamwork with friends often enhance the experience. After earning your Lord icon in Marvel Rivals, you can proudly showcase the effort it took with your unique Avatar while also mastering your favorite characters.
