Every hero in Marvel Rivals features a unique Hero Proficiency progression system that rewards players for mastering their favorite characters. As you level up a hero’s Proficiency, you’ll unlock exclusive cosmetics, including sprays, nameplates, badges, KO prompts, and the highly sought-after Lord icon.
Although Champion is currently the highest Hero Proficiency rank in Marvel Rivals, the Lord icon remains one of the most recognizable rewards, letting players showcase their dedication during hero selection and matches.
Here’s everything you need to know about Hero Proficiency and how to unlock the Lord icon in Marvel Rivals.
How to Unlock the Lord Icon in Marvel Rivals
The Lord icon is unlocked by reaching Hero Proficiency Level 20 with a specific character.
Each hero has their own independent Proficiency track, meaning you’ll need to level each character separately if you want to collect multiple Lord icons.
Reaching Level 20 typically takes around 20 hours of gameplay, though the exact time varies depending on how consistently you complete Proficiency missions.
How Hero Proficiency Works
You can view your progress by opening a hero’s profile and navigating to the Proficiency tab.
Hero Proficiency experience is earned by completing two types of missions:
- Permanent Missions – Repeatable without any daily limit and available in Quick Match and Competitive modes.
- Daily Missions – Can be completed up to 15 times per day and are exclusive to the Arcade playlist.
Completing these objectives awards Proficiency points, gradually increasing your Hero Proficiency level.
The fastest way to level up is to continue playing your chosen hero while focusing on objectives tied to their role.
- Duelists progress faster by dealing damage and securing eliminations.
- Vanguards earn progress by blocking damage, protecting teammates, and scoring knockouts.
- Strategists level up efficiently by healing allies and earning assists.
Regularly completing both permanent and daily missions is the quickest path to unlocking the Lord icon.
All Marvel Rivals Hero Proficiency Rewards
Every hero currently has 70 Hero Proficiency levels, offering a variety of exclusive rewards as you progress.
| Proficiency Rank | Level | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Agent | 1 | None |
| Agent | 3 | Fantastic Character Nameplate |
| Knight | 5 | Character Spray |
| Knight | 8 | Fantastic Character Title |
| Captain | 10 | Deluxe Character KO Prompt |
| Captain | 13 | 100 Unstable Molecules |
| Centurion | 15 | Deluxe II Character KO Prompt |
| Centurion | 18 | 100 Units |
| Lord | 20 | Lord Character Icon |
| Lord | 22 | 100 Unstable Molecules |
| Lord | 24 | Uncanny Character Nameplate |
| Count | 25 | Count Badge |
| Count | 27 | 100 Units |
| Count | 29 | Uncanny Character Title |
| Colonel | 30 | Purple Character Frame |
| Colonel | 32 | 100 Unstable Molecules |
| Colonel | 34 | Amazing Character Nameplate |
| Warrior | 35 | Warrior Badge |
| Warrior | 37 | 100 Units |
| Warrior | 39 | Amazing Character Title |
| Elite | 40 | Yellow Character Frame |
| Elite | 42 | 100 Unstable Molecules |
| Elite | 44 | 100 Units |
| Guardian | 45 | Guardian Badge |
| Guardian | 47 | 100 Unstable Molecules |
| Guardian | 49 | 100 Units |
| Champion | 50 | Animated Champion Character Icon |
| Champion | 55 | Champion Badge |
| Champion | 60 | Immortal Character Title |
| Champion | 65 | Immortal Character Nameplate |
| Champion | 70 | Legendary Character Title |
Is the Champion Rank Worth It?
While the Lord icon is one of the most popular Hero Proficiency rewards, players who continue leveling beyond Rank 20 can unlock even more exclusive cosmetics.
The ultimate milestone is Champion Rank, which grants an animated Champion icon at Level 50, followed by additional badges, nameplates, and prestigious titles through Level 70. These rewards require a significant time investment but are the best way to demonstrate long-term mastery of a hero.
Whether you’re aiming for the iconic Lord badge or pushing all the way to Champion, consistently completing Hero Proficiency missions is the fastest way to earn every exclusive reward. Stay tuned to Gamelevate for more Marvel Rivals guides, hero tips, and the latest updates.
