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Back in the day, you would head to your local arcade, pop in a quarter, and jump into a game, completely winging it. After all, with other gamers behind you waiting for a turn, who had time for practice? Eventually, practice modes became commonplace due to the rise of home console gaming. We can’t imagine many of our favorite games without them, includingMarvel Rivals.
The practice suite in Marvel Rivals has plenty of features that will elevate your game. you’re able to learn the basics in Tutorial mode, hone your skills at the Practice Range, and test your might in Practice Vs. AI or Doom Match. We recommend checking out these training options yourself. You’ll likely find them quiteMarvel-ous!
Updated July 28, 2025 by Jack Filsinger:With the full release of Marvel Rivals, and the start of Season One, there have been a number of changes to the Marvel Rivals Practice Range and what practice modes are available to try out! We’ve updated this guide with additional practice and training modes, as well as tips and tricks on how to use the practice range so you’re able to master the controls and so much more.
What Practice Modes Are In Marvel Rivals?
Thereare four Practice Modesin Marvel Rivals:Tutorial,Practice Range,Doom Match, andPractice Vs. AI. Each mode serves a unique purpose in teaching you the ins and outs of the game.
Tutorial Mode
Tutorial mode is aplayable crash courseof Marvel Rivals’s basics.There are four tutorialsto master that teach you everything from the basic controls to the details ofeach character rolein the game.
The Practice Range
The Practice Range is where you canstudy your hero’s abilities in-depth.
You canengage in many different types of trainingin the practice rangeby going to different locations.We’ll go into each of these in more detail in a bit.
Doom Match
Doom Match mode allows you tosquare off against rival playersin an endlessly respawnable spacewhere your only goal is to get the most kills.
You canplay as any hero in this mode, and will respawn without fail after every death.
This isa great way to try out hero abilitiesagainst other playerswithout worrying about an objective.
Practice Vs. AI
Practice Vs. AI isa multiplayer mode in which you and your online teammates face off against AI opponentsin a Quick Match. You can choose between three difficulty levels: ⭐(Easy), ⭐⭐(Medium), and ⭐⭐⭐(Hard).
How To Use The Practice Range
Tutorial Mode, Doom Match, and Practice Vs AI Mode are all straightforward to use.
However,The Practice Range has several options and featurestailored to your training goals. In this section, we’ll walk through how to access them.
The Practice Range includesseveral areas you can approach to try out different styles of training.
Target Practice
Head left and down the stairs from the spawn room.
Practice attacking enemy Galacta bots. There are several of these throughout the practice range.
Practice healing ally Galacta bots.
Team-Up Practice
Head right from spawn and up the stairs. Or, head left and down the stairs.
Practice various team-up abilities. There are a few of these kiosks throughout the practice range including one in the Range Practice Area.
Range Practice Area
Head left from spawn and down the stairs.
Practice ranged attacks and team-up abilities with the help of a metered guide on the floor.
Building Destruction Practice
Head left from spawn and go down the stairs, veering right.
Practice scanning and destroying buildings.
Practice attacking enemy heroes.
Timed Practice
Head to the Building Destruction Practice area, turn around and head down the stairs.
Customize a timed practice session against Galacta bots or enemy heroes.
Practice Range Settings
When you pause your game,you may set specific parametersto suit your training needs. EnterPractice Settings from the pause menu. Then, toggle the features you want on or off.
Timed Practice Range Settings
If you head to theTimed Practice Range in the basement,you’llfind a kioskthat allows youto create a customized timed practice session.
You canchange any of the following parameters.
This is a great area to get topractice all of your hero abilities and team-up abilitiesin one short burst.Play around with these settingsto try different types of attacks.
Power-Up Spaces
Power-Up Spacesboost your hero when you walk on them.Some of these spaces appear in regular Marvel Rivals gameplay. There are several of these in the practice range.
Catapults your hero into the air to reach high places.
How Can I Learn More About My Hero?
PvP shooters, like Marvel Rivals, are similar to fighting games because each genre includes expansive rosters of characters, each with unique abilities.
Therefore, we can’t cover practicing in Marvel Rivals without addressinghow to learn character-specific skills and techniques.
You can learn more about a hero by perusing their profile. EachHero Profilecontains the following sections:
For this guide, we want to focus on the Abilities section of your hero’s profile.
How To Use The Abilities List
Your hero’s Abilities List isan excellent resource to learn about their skillsand how to use them. What’s more, you can see your hero’s abilities in action and the controls for each one! Here is how it works:
