How to get and use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals

Leveling up in competitive mode is a pretty tough scene, and it takes lots of time and effort to reach higher ranks in Marvel 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's how to get and use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals. Table of contents How to get Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals How to use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals What are Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals? What do Chrono Shield Cards do in Marvel Rivals? Can you buy Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals? Can Chrono Shield Cards be used at any rank in Marvel Rivals? How many Chrono Shield Cards can you have in Marvel Rivals? Do Chrono Shield Cards expire in Marvel Rivals? How to get Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals Screenshot by Destructoid So far, Chrono Shield Cards can only be obtained 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 can activate a Chrono Shield Card at the end of a competitive match to 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 a special consumable item that can be used 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 to block a rank drop during 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. https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1922807616859689254 Can Chrono Shield Cards be used at any rank in Marvel Rivals? Chrono Shield Cards aren't available at all ranks and can only be used to block losses for Gold rank and below. According to the Marvel Rivals devs, 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 can have a maximum of 20 Chrono Shield Cards in 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 Cards expire 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 the massive backlash from the community. Marvel Rivals has seen lots of changes and additions, so you may want to learn about the battle pass exclusivity changes, Vanguard nerfs, and Strategist buffs next. The post How to get and use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals appeared first on Destructoid.

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How to get and use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals

Leveling up in competitive mode is a pretty tough scene, and it takes lots of time and effort to reach higher ranks in Marvel 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's how to get and use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals.

How to get Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals

Chrono Shield Card in Marvel Rivals — Screenshot by Destructoid

So far, Chrono Shield Cards can only be obtained 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 can activate a Chrono Shield Card at the end of a competitive match to 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 a special consumable item that can be used 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 to block a rank drop during 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.

https://twitter.com/MarvelRivals/status/1922807616859689254

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

Chrono Shield Cards aren't available at all ranks and can only be used to block losses for Gold rank and below. According to the Marvel Rivals devs, 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 can have a maximum of 20 Chrono Shield Cards in 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 Cards expire 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 the massive backlash from the community.

Marvel Rivals has seen lots of changes and additions, so you may want to learn about the battle pass exclusivity changes, Vanguard nerfs, and Strategist buffs next.

The post How to get and use Chrono Shield Cards in Marvel Rivals appeared first on Destructoid.