How To CLIMB As TANK (Silver) - Marvel Rivals
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- How to get out of silver rank as tank in Marvel Rivals
Answering the common question on how to climb out of silver as Vanguard (Tank), in Marvel Rivals ranked.
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Genuinely thrilled to have found a Rivals content creator making conceptual videos that are thoughtful and nuanced. You're respectful to other players because you understand them, and you teach us that understanding. There aren't other people making content with that touch, keep up the format and I look forward to watching your channel blow up.
I appreciate that, it means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to write the comment. I'll continue doing my best. 🙏
i sincerely wish match analysis and breakdowns like these were more commonplace across a variety of games and genres. thanks!
23:06 Love this phrasing. Even when you aren't specifically mentioning it as a point, you're clearly in the mindset of "they ain't BAD, they aren't TRYING to lose, they just don't know any better yet and that's okay."
Exactly, understanding it that way makes it easier to be ok with mistakes you may see. We as humans are way better at pointing out flaws in others than in ourselves.
Treating a teammate as a teammate and not someone you're stuck with for a match makes for a way easier and enjoyable time climbing.
The tank role is such a rewarding role which i love.
Same here. If you have a solid team you feel like a god amongst mortals
Yes it is
Especially when you get that comeback or break that tie.
More videos like this need to exist it's plenty of people showing diamond + most of the players are bronze to gold we don't play the same. Comparing it to a kid doing math is a good example love it
Great timing. Just climbed out of bronze yesterday.
Nice, congratz on getting silver! Keep up the solid climb, you got this. 💪
@@poppinoftenwithlofton6036 In silver currently, been having a lot more trouble climbing this season, but i gotta say that your videos are great and i actually really learn things. There are so many bad guides and bad information out there, like guides where they just list the abilities of a character and if your lucky maybe a "combo" but they don't talk about the important stuff like positioning/movement like you do. I've been playing vanguard almost exclusively, though its usually either Thor or Strange. I play Thor if we have another tank, and Im very comfortable with him and actually feel like i swing matches regularly just by being such a pest, and also because i can confidently take on pretty much anyone i can get my hands on if its 1v1 or often even worse odds if its squishies.
However here is where i get to my points: I've been playing Magneto a lot instead lately, because i consistently see him rated as a high tier tank, and i don't want to rely on Strange being my only possible pick for a main frontline tank in case i get to the level where he starts getting banned again this season. So its nice to see you specifically playing Magneto in your tank guides (please keep it up heh). I have a question though specifically relating to Magneto, one thing I've noticed every time you play him, Is that you seems to save his mag cannon (right click) and not really use it actually all that often. Whereas i watched a guide on him back when i was playing my first games, and the person said that you should be constantly firing your mag cannon, and getting back the charges to it by bubbling yourself (you get charges back if your bubble absorbs enough damage to break) and he showed footage of him basically shooting his mag cannon constantly, whereas in your gameplay you seem to just chill with it at full charge and seem to save it for specific situations.
I know Magneto is not your main, but i'd like to ask you if you think its best to save it for these certain situations (such as when you mentioned you were planning on using the push to prevent the enemy from getting to a health pack)? Or is it better to keep using it almost every time you have full charges to put pressure on the enemy by dealing damage and pushing them around? This has been the #1 thing i've wondered every time i've watched you play him. So is your opinion that its better to save it and have it ready for a crucial moment mostly for the pushback? What I myself have been thinking is that the pushback is fairly minimal, so you're not likely to make big plays with it, so i often throw it out a lot more than you do for example in this replay. 🤔 Since it also doesn't have a max range i've used it to catch far away low health squishies that are out of range for my primary, and generally just every time i really want to commit to having a hero deleted.
Any thoughts in general on Magneto as a tank in silver? (I solo queue almost exclusively, which is why i've been told to stick to Thor, but he is hard to solo tank with.) Should i still abuse Strange as much as i still can instead of trying to master Magneto? (Even though i thematically and visually prefer Magneto) Because to be honest, to me at least magneto seems significantly weaker than Strange, but maybe I'm just not familiar enough with him yet. I have trouble against enemy Thors mostly, whereas with Strange i can often beat them or at least fight back much more effectively due to his melee cancel and aoe burst, and even his ability to get distance by flying..
Sorry this got very long... I do really appreciate your videos, and its fine if you don't have any answers for me, but i would greatly value your input, and will mention you in my thank you speech when i win my first Rivals e-sports tournament 😂
Bronze is absolute hell. Good job! I finally climbed out last week but, you guessed it, hard stuck in silver 2-3 😂
I main Moon Knight and Bucky but also Strange and Mantis. If you or anyone need a teammate, just saying.
See you out there!
@@Sammy.Shotgun I wouldn't mind someone to queue with, esp someone playing dps since the only other dude i've played with (once so far lmao) plays strategist :D I play on EU though so might be a problem there... (I'm assuming you're US based)
@nihilnovum5034 Hey, no prob for the length. I'll do my best to explain my thought process with Magneto.
First, I'd like to say there is really no right or wrong way to play any characters (aside from the OBVIOUS wrong ways like sniping with Punisher shotgun). So find your groove and what works for you. Once you find your footing, you'll be able to improve and evolve your playstyle. There is a reason high-rank players do not all play the same. Everyone learns and plays differently, if you try to mimic someone you'll never see your true potential (used to professionally coach league of legends for 13 years, not my first rodeo hah).
In terms of why I do what I do, I'm more of a conservative player. I'm more of someone who likes to use strategy to solve problems and think more outside the box while doing so. Your way is fine, to spam it and do as much damage as possible but that isn't *my* way. It 100% could be less efficient, but I'll cross that bridge if I ever run into it. However, based on my gameplay in high ranks with Mag, I haven't run into it yet (peak eternity, started climbing late so couldn't claim top 500 😭 Will this season though 💪).
When it comes to using the cannon, I use it 1 of 3 ways.
1. As crowd control, there are a LOT of mobile threats in some games so I decided to use it for that.
2. To keep people away from me, allowing me to create space and go deeper. If I approach you and shove you back, you're forced out of the space you just provided for your team. Most of the time they'd then be put in a crap position and have to retreat even further.
3. As you mentioned, it is basically a one-tap kill type of deal if they are low enough (i trust my team for damage even in low ranks, this is why you see me just wait to use it for the first two most of the time)
TLDR: I just have other things on my mind than kills and I personally prefer to use it for more outside-the-box gameplay. Mimicing someone else's play will stunt your growth, there is no wrong way to play a character. Find your footing, improve and adapt your style and you'll win more than just *one* esports tournament. 😉
Hope it helps, good luck on your climb. You got this.
I came from a decade of TF2 which is way more dependant on individual DM skill, gameplay analysis videos like this have helped me wrap my head around modern hero shooter concepts tremendously more than any "tips and tricks" videos I've seen. Thanks for helping me break into gold as a tank main!
Thank you for these videos! Because of your solo tank and escape bronze tank video, I managed to get to gold as a solo captain America. It's really trying to understand the whys of what I do, and what I am doing wrong, like, I was vaguely aware of the staggering death timers, since in games where my team is dead, I try to wait for them before engaging again, but this video will really help in keeping aware of these kinds of concepts.
What I have understood from this video is that I must try to figure what each individual enemy wants to do, and what the enemy team wants to do, don't rely on my strategists alone to keep me alive, and be aware of your team.
That's awesome news to hear! You're ahead of the game, I need to speed these out faster to catch up to you. 😂
I'm glad the videos are helping and a huge congratulations to the progress you made so far, keep it up. 🎉
Hey Poppin,
I want to say that I have learned a ton from your videos. I just got to Silver II because of the mindset and game knowledge you provide. I was falling off as far as mechanics and skill then re watched your videos to get back to the right mindset. Thank you!
That's awesome! Yea, sometimes taking that step back helps a ton!
Really solid breakdown! The way you explained target priority and staggered death timers was super helpful-small decisions really do shift entire fights. Also love the respect for lower ranks instead of just blaming teammates. That said, I think you could get to the point quicker-this could be a bit shorter and easier to follow while listening at work without needing to watch along. Still, great insights, looking forward to the next rank breakdown! 🔥
I recently found this channel and have been watching all of the tank guides as a DPS main who wants to learn how to tank in case the team needs one. Your videos have been really helpful, earned sub and I hope you keep doing more vids
Thank you. I appreciate that and yes there will be more on the way!
Great vid. Hopefully more folks realize it's not CoD, but more of a third-person MOBA.
Captain America feels really good now
Thank you, this video was awakening for me. Conplete game changer. Silver one and realize I need to be much more aware of strategy.
I can never consistently get a solid team. I always have either one dps or healer throw the match like if they’re getting payed 4 it. It’s like half the people I play with aren’t even trying to rank up
Wasn't really a good tank until I started watching your videos. Watching you breakdown the gameplay helped me realize what I needed to start working on. Now I can comfortably flex tank and I have even gotten MVP as a solo tank
Wow, that's great news! I'm glad I was able to help you out and it's cool to see you shine as MVP too. Keep it up! 💪
This is an excellent video brother Lofton. Keep it up, you're gonna go far
Glad you liked it, I'm trying my best! 🙏
You have helped me so much as a solo tank so many teams are shocked on low tier when I pull it off especially w a Mags and Wanda
Oh nice, pop off man. I can't wait to see what rank is your peak if you're stomping games like that.
@ right its going up and down in solo que but when we get a team that meshes its never even close also been doing distraction Hulk a lot just need a good Tony and Strange and heals and dps to stay on task while I stay a ninja and steal enemies health packs
Good stuff as always man! Excited for more!
Let’s gooo!!! I’m gold 2 now. 😁😁😁 I watched all 3 of the bronze vids and learned a lot! Looking forward to learning more in this one!!!
Wow, you are moving dude. Keep it up. 👀
@ heck yeah! lol. I’m playing with a couple buddies. 😁
QUICK TIP!!! You can block Jeff’s ult with Groot’s walls! Just put up a wall and make sure youre on the opposite side of the wall from Jeff! 😊
Great tip. I love playing Groot and will try to use this tomorrow 😊
@ nice!! I love Groot mains, they have saved my games many times.
Let's go was waiting for this
What I’m struggling with tanking in low Elo especially if I’m Solo tanking is tanks that W key me I’m trying to keep them off the back line and I can’t get anyone to either help me shoot the tanks off or get into their back line so they have to turn around. Im asking for Luna or Mantis to CC one of them or something. It’s very hard to get DPS to look behind them and throw damage into tanks and help protect back line. I’m trying to give ground so we can LOS their healers but I can’t really get people to pull with me. It gets so frustrating.
For the most part, that's not your job. I have another video that goes over the basic fundamentals of tanking, maybe taking a look at it can help understand what to do.
How to solo tank: ruclips.net/video/7lVvbTnyceQ/видео.html
How to escape bronze as tank:
ruclips.net/video/IL_iwKtQptg/видео.html
Love your chill style...
Really good content
I realize I've been pushing out too far as a tank leaving my team to die as I try to kill the healers, I'll try to be less aggressive lol
It's always easier to teach someone how to play more passive than to teach them how to play more aggressive.
You got this, easy improvement. 💪
20:11 bonze and silver in a nutshell on this map everytime, they all choose to fight in that corner while the enemy team push payload....
7:02 feels like a teacher talking to me all of a sudden
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Thanks so much man
Would you say learning multiple tanks is a good idea (as a not so hypothetical example, Groot, Thor and Peni) in lower ranks, or would sticking to one and learning them really well (IE Groot) be more efficient?
I think learning a character at the start is best. If you have a *reason* to play other tanks it's definitely beneficial. If you don't and just flick through then, them it doesn't really help you.
Let's say you play strange on attack because you feel you're better at pushing with him and Peni on defense because you're better at holding your ground with her.
With that mindset you're actively working on skills and those skills will indeed transfer to other characters.
If you're just flicking through and playing characters for the sake of it, skills won't transfer and you're not really learning much at the end of the day.
@@poppinoftenwithlofton6036 is there a point where it becomes more worthwhile to learn more characters? If so, what’s the best sway to go about learning them? Do you just grind quickplay with them for a while or risk throwing comp games by playing someone you aren’t comfortable with yet?
Nah, in my opinion I just end up learning characters when I feel it's a good time for me. You can easily one trick your way up the ladder (or two trick if you prefer).
Anyone who says you need to have a character for each different situation or map may just be overthinking things or wanting to make the game seem more complicated than it is?
When you hit top tier games, some characters struggle and have to put in bonus work to win but it's not like you can't play them and win with them.
yeah without a good healer i trust i wouldn’t ever pick tank
What do you do when you have 5 DPS bots that refuse to do anything but stagger?
Lose. 👀
I got to gold learning to play Thor. Now I'm just a bully
Is Thor good on attack? Mostly i played Peni both atk & def
Yup, all dive tanks usually excel at attack.
Do you think captain america is worth playing with? I'm on console
I think all characters are worth playing if you like them. If you don't like Captain America but think he is good to play then I'd just play someone else.
I play with a friend that picks Cap and I go Thor, he's always MVP and bullies the strategist all game. Cap is great
Most of the common problems in lower elo could be sorted out with people hopping on their mics and speaking 😂
Very true but more difficult in Europe when people speak to me in French or German which I don’t understand 😅
No way. It's bad enough with chat
How can I squad up with you?
I play solo when climbing. That way I'm out in the same shoes as players who play alone and without coms.
@poppinoftenwithlofton6036 true that, very respectable.
Jokes on you. I know what more than the average person but miss everything😅
But the above average person knows not to rely on aim. 😉
Healing & damage absolutey matter if youre playing a duelist or strategist... a dps with 2000 damage or a healer with 2000 healing at the end of the game basically contributed to NOTHING 😅😂😂
Ur fucking amazing