Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Eternity of Pain Week 2 begins at 1pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Kabam announced a number of changes to Act 6 coming in June, including the addition of a choice node before the boss fight on each map, an energy cost reduction, and the removal of class and rarity gates in Act 6.2.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, May 16, 2022.
Schedule Notes: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Legendary Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Void Basic Arena and Rintrah Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST.
It’s Episode 94 of the Contest Realm Podcast! In this episode Rich and I discuss Side Quest confusion, options for week 1 of Eternity of Pain, and give our takes on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST. Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Next week in Marvel Contest of Champions brings us a new 5-Star Featured Crystal, the second week of Eternity of Pain, and Ikaris as the Basic Arena Champion.
Alliance Wars Seasons We are currently in the Alliance War Off-Season. Season 34 begins on May 25.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% Champion Availability starting at 2pm EST on Sunday, May 15 through Monday, May 16 at 2pm EST.
Sunday, May 15: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST. Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Monday, May 16: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Legendary Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Void Basic Arena and Rintrah Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, May 9, 2022.
Schedule Notes: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Featured Crystals in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Battlegrounds return at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Sersi Basic Arena and Doctor Strange Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Contest Realm Podcast Episode 93 with RichTheMan is now available.
Next week in Marvel Contest of Champions brings us the return of Battlegrounds, the first week of Eternity of Pain, and the official Contest debut of Rintrah.
Alliance Wars Seasons We are currently in Alliance War Season 33. Rewarded eligibility locked on Friday, April 29 at 6pm, and the season will end on May 10.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% Champion Availability starting at 3pm EST on Friday, May 13 through Saturday, May 14 at 2pm EST.
Sunday, May 8: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST.
Monday, May 9: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Featured Crystals in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Battlegrounds return at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Sersi Basic Arena and Doctor Strange Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Tuesday, May 10: Alliance War Season 33 ends today.
Wednesday, May 11: Eternity of Pain Week 1 begins at 1pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST.
Thursday, May 12: Round 1 of the Void Basic Arena and Rintrah Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. The Class Catalyst Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Friday, May 13: 100% Roster Availability begins at 3pm with the conclusion of the Alliance Quest Series.
Saturday, May 14: 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST when Alliance War attack resumes.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Friday, May 6 2022.
Schedule Notes: 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm with the conclusion of Alliance War attack. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Battlegrounds return for a month-long Beta on May 9.
BASIC ARENA SCHEDULE May 5 / 9 – Sersi May 12 / 16 – Void May 19 / 23 – Ikaris May 26 / 30 – Doctor Doom
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OTHER INFO
Eternity of Pain will debut on May 11. Note that the first iteration of EoP ends on June 29, so rewards should be out just before the July 4th weekend deals drop.
Alliance War Season 34 begins on May 25th. Updates to Loyalty rewards and revives will go live at that time.
The latest progression title, Paragon, is now live.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Schedule Notes: April events end and May events begin at 1pm EST. The Act 7 Exploration Bundle discount price of 10K units expires at 1pm EST. The deal will be available for 12K units after this time.
RichTheMan looks at his options to obtain the Paragon Title.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Schedule Notes:Kraven The Hunter is scheduled to enter the Basic Pool at 1pm EST. Please confirm via the in-game banner.The Class Catalyst Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Yesterday was update day in MCOC. v35.0 is now live!
Champion Spotlights for Rintrah and Wong have been posted.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, May 2, 2022.
Schedule Notes: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Legendary Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Doctor Voodoo Basic Arena and Scorpion Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST.
It’s Episode 92 of the Contest Realm Podcast! In this episode Rich and I discuss the Battlegrounds Beta, the Paragon Title, upcoming events, and review Moon Knight Episode 4-5.
Next week in Marvel Contest of Champions brings us a reset for Incursions Top Zones, Kraven The Hunter enters the Basic Pool, and May events begin.
Alliance Wars Seasons We are currently in Alliance War Season 33. Rewarded eligibility locked on Friday, April 29 at 6pm, and the season will end on May 10.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% Champion Availability starting at 2pm EST on Friday, May 6 through Saturday, May 7 at 2pm EST.
Sunday, May 1: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST. Incursions Top Zone Bonuses and Milestones reset at 2pm EST.
Monday, May 2: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Legendary Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Doctor Voodoo Basic Arena and Scorpion Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST.
Tuesday, May 3: Kraven The Hunter is scheduled to enter the Basic Pool at 1pm EST. Please confirm via the in-game banner. The Class Catalyst Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Wednesday, May 4: April events end and May events begin at 1pm EST. The Act 7 Exploration Bundle discount price of 10K units expires at 1pm EST. The deal will be available for 12K units after this time.
Thursday, May 5: Round 1 of the Sersi Basic Arena and to be announced Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series concludes at 3pm EST.
Friday, May 6: 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm with the conclusion of Alliance War attack. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Saturday, May 7: Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Friday, April 29, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Rewards eligibility for Alliance War Season 33 locks at 6pm EST. You must be in an alliance for matchmaking and play 5 wars with the alliance you finish the season with to be eligible for season rewards.
Vega shared his MVPs and strategies for Battlegrounds.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Temporal Rifts Week 4 opens at 1pm EST. Battlegrounds Beta objectives expire at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability begins at 3pm EST, following the conclusion of the Alliance Quest Series. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, April 25, 2022.
Schedule Notes: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Featured Crystals in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Deadpool’s Spring Cleaning event ends at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Knull Basic Arena and Doctor Octopus Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST.
Next week in Marvel Contest of Champions brings us Temporal Rifts Week 4 and the official Contest debut of Scorpion.
Alliance Wars Seasons We are currently in Alliance War Season 33. Rewarded eligibility will lock on Friday, April 29 at 6pm, and the season will end on May 10.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% Champion Availability starting at 3pm EST on Wednesday, April 27 through Thursday, April 28 at 2pm EST.
Sunday, April 24: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST. The Class Catalyst Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Monday, April 25: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Featured Crystals in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Deadpool’s Spring Cleaning event ends at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Knull Basic Arena and Doctor Octopus Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST.
Tuesday, April 26: Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST.
Wednesday, April 27: Temporal Rifts Week 4 opens at 1pm EST. Battlegrounds Beta objectives expire at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability begins at 3pm EST, following the conclusion of the Alliance Quest Series. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Thursday, April 28: Round 1 of the Doctor Voodoo Basic Arena and Scorpion Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST.
Friday, April 29: The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST. Rewards eligibility for Alliance War Season 33 locks at 6pm EST. You must be in an alliance for matchmaking and play 5 wars with the alliance you finish the season with to be eligible for season rewards.
Saturday, April 30: The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Friday, April 22, 2022.
Schedule Notes: The Deadpool Spring Cleaning event begins at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST.
Kabam announced the Act 7 completion deal discount price of 10,000 units will be extended until May 4 at 1pm EST, and will be reenabled for those who did not initially purchase it.
Kabam also announced a correction for the Crescent Moon Packages, which went live without drop rates.
Looking to attain the Paragon title? RichTheMan reviews your options.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Round 1 of the Knull Basic Arena and to Doctor Octopus Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST (note AQ was pushed back a day due to an issue). The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Kabam announced the new progression title, Paragon, which will be available for players for have completed Act 7 and have at least 3 Rank 4 6-Stars. Paragon Summoners will have special objective available in the upcoming Eternity of Pain content. The title will go live in game with the 35.0 update next month.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Hotfix 34.1.1 is out now and Battlegrounds will return later today! 100% Roster Availability all day! Temporal Rifts Week 3 opens at 1pm EST. Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST.
Kabam announced several quality of life updates coming with v35.0 in May, including Rank Up Gem Selection and an energy overfill Beta.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
Schedule Notes: The new 6-Star Featured Crystal will debut at 1pm EST. The featured champions are Kraven the Hunter, Toad, Sauron, Captain America Sam Wilson, Misty Knight, and Captain Britain. The following champions will be added to the 6-Star Basic Crystal at 1pm EST: Hyperion, Ikaris, Doctor Voodoo, and Ghost Rider. The following champions will be added to the 5-Star Basic Crystal at 1pm EST: Abomination, Black Bolt, Black Widow, Captain America WW2, Daredevil (Classic), Deadpool X-Force, Doctor Strange, Electro, Gamora, Ikaris, Joe Fixit, Magneto House of X, Ms. Marvel, Scarlet Witch (Classic), Thor, Vision Age of Ultron, War Machine, and Wolverine. 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST following the conclusion of AW attack.
Simula67 takes down Labyrinth Abomination with Jabari Panther.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, April 18, 2022.
Schedule Notes: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Legendary Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Ghost Rider Basic Arena and Black Cat Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series concludes at 3pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Contest Realm Podcast Episode 91 with RichTheMan is now available.
It’s Episode 91 of the Contest Realm Podcast! In this episode Rich and I discuss the champion balancing and alliance war changes, and review Moon Knight Episode 3.
Next week in Marvel Contest of Champions brings us Temporal Rifts Week 3, Knull’s Basic Arena, a new 6-Star Featured Crystal, and huge update to the Basic Crystals.
Alliance Wars Seasons We are currently in Alliance War Season 33. Rewarded eligibility will lock on Friday, April 29 at 6pm, and the season will end on May 10.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% Champion Availability starting at 2pm EST on Tuesday, April 19 through Thursday, April 21 at 2pm EST.
Sunday, April 17: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST.
Monday, April 18: The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Legendary Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Ghost Rider Basic Arena and Black Cat Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series concludes at 3pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Tuesday, April 19: The new 6-Star Featured Crystal will debut at 1pm EST. The featured champions are Kraven the Hunter, Toad, Sauron, Captain America Sam Wilson, Misty Knight, and Captain Britain. The following champions will be added to the 6-Star Basic Crystal at 1pm EST: Hyperion, Ikaris, Doctor Voodoo, and Ghost Rider. The following champions will be added to the 5-Star Basic Crystal at 1pm EST: Abomination, Black Bolt, Black Widow, Captain America WW2, Daredevil (Classic), Deadpool X-Force, Doctor Strange, Electro, Gamora, Ikaris, Joe Fixit, Magneto House of X, Ms. Marvel, Scarlet Witch (Classic), Thor, Vision Age of Ultron, War Machine, and Wolverine. 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST following the conclusion of AW attack.
Wednesday, April 20: 100% Roster Availability all day! Temporal Rifts Week 3 opens at 1pm EST. Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST.
Thursday, April 21: Round 1 of the Knull Basic Arena and to be announced Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Thursday, April 14, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Round 1 of the Ghost Rider Basic Arena and Black Cat Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST.
Per the Kabam Foums, please note the following Alliance War issue: “There is currently an issue in Alliance War where the Challenger Map is using the Tactics for the Expert Map, making Unstoppable Armor the only selectable Tactic. The team is working on a fix but, since some Alliances have already placed their Defenders, we will be leaving the Map as is for the time being.”
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Schedule Notes: Temporal Rifts Week 2 opens at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST, ending 100% Roster Availability. Note that Alliance Quest updates have been postponed until the start of the next series. Alliance War Season 33 begins at 6pm EST with matchmaking for war 1.
It’s Episode 90 of the Contest Realm Podcast! In this episode Rich and I discuss the return of “Big Head Mode,” make some champion predictions, and review Moon Knight Episode 2.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% Champion Availability starting at 3pm EST on Sunday, April 10 through Monday, April 11 at 2pm EST. There will be a second window starting at 2pm EST on Tuesday, April 12 through Wednesday, April 13 at 3:15pm EST.
Sunday, April 10: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability begins at 3pm EST with the conclusion of the Alliance Quest Series.
Monday, April 11: The Summoner Sigil update goes live at 1pm EST. The Summoner Sigil Solo Event, Gold Quest, items on a 7-day timer, and the Featured Crystals in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. Round 2 of the Anti-Venom Basic Arena and Gamora/Psycho-Man Selector Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST.
Tuesday, April 12: 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST following the conclusion of AW attack. Alliance Quest Enlistment opens at 3pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Wednesday, April 13: Temporal Rifts Week 2 opens at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series kicks-off at 3:15pm EST, ending 100% Roster Availability. Alliance War Season 33 begins at 6pm EST with matchmaking for war 1.
Thursday, April 14: Round 1 of the Ghost Rider Basic Arena and Black Cat Featured Arena begin at 1pm EST.
Friday, April 15: The Class Catalyst Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Saturday, April 16: Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST.
We’re trying something new for April. With so much going on in the Contest, I wanted to collect all the April info in one place so it will be at your fingertips if you need it. As content is released throughout the month, I’ll do my best to update this page.
NEW CHAMPIONS
This month features two classic Spider-Man antagonists, Black Cat and Scorpion. Note that Black Cat and Scorpion will be the first champions subject to Kabam’s new Champion Balancing Program. You can learn more about the new Champion Rating System used in the balancing program here.
It’s Episode 89 of the Contest Realm Podcast! In this episode Rich and I discuss the v34.1 update, the community reaction to the Alliance War potion changes, and Moon Knight Episode 1.
Frontline: MCOC 