How to obtain the free Blood Shield Invisible Woman skin in Marvel Rivals.

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      Since its explosive debut, Marvel Rivals has captivated players with its continually expanding roster of legendary Marvel characters and high-paced superhero combat. Season 1, Eternal Night Falls, kicked off on January 10, 2025, and players are diving into new maps with their heroes. This season offers an abundance of stylish skins for heroes, alongside new characters like the Fantastic Four. These cosmetics are increasingly favored by fans who wish to stand out in battle, featuring designs that range from daring originals to classic comic book styles.

      Players can enhance their collections with some stunning skins—such as Invisible Woman's Blood Shield costume—at no cost, thanks to many skins available for free. The introduction of skins has sparked excitement among gamers, who find the gothic and vampire aesthetic of Season 1 to be fitting for its Dracula-themed narrative. While many are excited about the freebies, paid options like Invisible Woman’s Malice skin, which has a darker, more menacing appearance, have also gained popularity.

      If you want to earn the Blood Shield Invisible Woman costume for free while enjoying Marvel Rivals, here’s what you need to know.

      How to Obtain the Marvel Rivals Invisible Woman Blood Shield Skin for Free

      To unlock the free Blood Shield skin for Invisible Woman in Marvel Rivals, players must achieve a Gold rank or higher in Competitive mode during Season 1, Eternal Night Falls, which will run until April 2025. This vampiric-themed skin, featuring red and black designs, is awarded for reaching this rank, which requires playing a minimum of 10 competitive matches and attaining Gold. Unlike some cosmetics, this skin cannot be purchased and must be earned through ranked play. Rewards are based on your highest rank, so even if your rank drops below Gold later on, you can still claim the skin when Season 2 begins.

      To access Competitive mode, ensure your account is at least Level 10. If you haven’t reached that level yet, participate in Quick Matches or complete daily missions to quickly gain experience points. Once in Competitive mode, aim to win matches to progress from Bronze to Gold. Each victory typically awards 20-25 points, with 100 points needed to advance through each division. Starting from Bronze III, it requires about 25-30 wins to achieve Gold III, assuming no losses. Playing familiar heroes and adapting to team requirements can enhance your chances of success.

      The skin became available with the mid-season update in February 2025 for players who have already attained Gold rank, offering a second chance to earn it by the end of the season. Combine this grind with additional Season 1 freebies, such as skins for Peni Parker and Scarlet Witch from the battle pass, to maximize your rewards. For more information on Marvel Rivals, check out how to obtain the free Human Torch skin and the free Groot skin.

      Rishabh Sabarwal is a Gaming Writer at Digital Trends, covering live service games, Fortnite, and more.

      Marvel Rivals Developers Indicate Cross-Progression is Coming, but Not Soon

      Marvel Rivals has had a strong launch with crossplay available from the beginning, but it still lacks several key features. Currently, each platform tracks progress differently. NetEase Games has announced that cross-progression is actively being developed, but it may still take some time to implement.

      Tracking progress across multiple platforms involves considerable technical challenges. For instance, it took Apex Legends four years to introduce a feature like that, so we hope Marvel Rivals won’t take as long to implement cross-progression.

      Marvel Rivals Winter Update Adds New Skins and a Limited-Time Mode

      NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals provides a superhero-filled alternative to Overwatch. If you're tired of dealing with overly agile characters like Tracer, consider blocking Doctor Strange's magic instead. The game, released on December 5, will receive an update that introduces numerous changes, including a new 4v4 arcade mode.

      The Winter Celebration update begins on December 20 with a limited-time game mode named Jeff's Winter Splash Festival. This new 4v4 mode will not be permanent. Additionally, a customization event called Gallery Card: 2024 Winter Celebration will allow players to earn various rewards, including sprays, a new nameplate, and even a costume for Jeff the Land Shark.

      The Best Characters in Marvel Rivals

      With over 30 iconic heroes and villains from the Marvel universe, choosing a character to play in Marvel Rivals can be challenging, even if all heroes were equally balanced. There are many essential tips and tricks to master, but determining who to main is the foremost priority. With such a large roster, testing every character to discover their strengths, weaknesses, and team-up abilities could take hours. Instead, we've ranked the entire roster and created a tier list so you can start with the best characters right away.

      As with any live-service game, especially a cross-platform one, balance adjustments and new character introductions will inevitably affect the