Summoners!
The Class Trip event wraps up this Wednesday at 1pm EST, and you likely have left over S.H.I.E.L.D. Markers. After the event concludes, you will have an additional 7 days to spend any markers in the “Souvenir” section of the store.
If you are actively participating in alliance war, you will likely want to prioritize the Lesser Attack and Lesser Champion boosts, as spending markers on these now will save you units later.
After capping out on boosts, there are a number of catalysts available, with full T1a, and 7,200 T4b shards being the most relevant to end game players.
One nice bonus in the Souvenir store is that the cost per item does not increase with each additional purchase, like we sometimes see with featured items.
Whatever you decide to purchase, make sure you spend your excess markers before they expire on August 14.
-Dano357
Around The Battlerealm – August 5, 2019
Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, August 5, 2019.
Schedule Notes: T4b Arena & 2nd Havok/Iceman Arenas begin today.
The latest episode of Podcast of Champions is out, with a look at the Auntm.ai stat to % calculator tool and a recap of week one of the Summoner Showdown.
Dork Lessons has tips on how you can maximize Wasp’s damage with a synergy with Havok, and by interrupting your heavy attacks.
Contest Champion showcases his brand new 5/65 Mysterio with a rank-up and gameplay video.
-Dano357
Around The Battlerealm – August 4, 2019
Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Sunday, August 4, 2019.
Brian Grant gives his feedback on the new Summoner Sigil, and why he thinks it’s actually a good development for Free To Play players.
Seatin takes Star-Lord into Act 6 to see how the forgotten OG damage dealer fares against 2019 end game content. The Man of Legends isn’t done there, as he also posted his updated Tier List.
-Dano357
The Week Ahead – August 4-10, 2019
Summoners!
It’s going to be a busy week in Marvel Contest of Champions with the release of version 24.1, which brings us the Summoner Sigil, a new event quest called X-Machina, Sinister Labs, and Sunspot joins the contest.
Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): The only window when your entire roster will be available this week is Friday, following the conclusion of your AW attack, until Saturday when AW attack resumes.
Sunday: UMCOC Podcast, Live On Discord, 7pm EST
Monday: T4b Arena & 2nd Havok/Iceman Arenas
Tuesday: Final Dungeon Session. 7-Day Summoner Sigil trial begins when you upgrade to 24.1.
Wednesday: New EQ begins. Sinister Labs Open. Cade, Frojo34, & BigBlue807 compete in Week 2 of the Summoner Showdown at 4pm EST.
Thursday: Sunspot officially joins the contest and is the featured arena champ. Blue Team Cyclops is the 4* basic arena. AQ series ends.
Friday: 100% roster availability following AW attack conclusion.
Saturday: 100% roster availability until AW attack resumes.
-Dano357
Around The Battlerealm – August 3, 2019
Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Saturday, August 3, 2019.
Kabam has posted their Official Spotlight on the next champion joining the contest, the solar-powered mutant Sunspot.
Seatin voices his displeasure at the use of champion gates and S.H.I.E.L.D. markers in the “Class Trips” event.
Lagacy takes his Human Torch into Act 6.2.2 to tackle the Freezerburn path.
Craftygrinding gives his predictions for Round 1 of the Iceman and Havok arenas.
-Dano357
Maximizing The Black-ISO Market
Summoners!
The Summoner Sigil is coming to Marvel Contest of Champions, and love it or hate it (personally I’m ambivalent, how’s that for a hot take), we’re all getting a free trial, so we might as well maximize the benefits. The most intriguing perk of the sigil is the Black-ISO Market, which allows you to trade-in certain items. Let’s breakdown the most appealing trade-in options, so we can make sure to have the needed items on hand during the 7-day free trial, which begins when you update your game to version 24.1, which is expected to drop on August 6.
* Note these recommendations are for Cavalier Level players *
Must Haves:
2,000 4* Shards to 1,000 5* Shards (Limit 3) – Excellent value. Even if all your 4* champs are max sig, you’re still doubling your 5* gain. Cavalier Only.
2 Tier 3 Basic to 1 Tier 1 Alpha (Limit 3) – Convert a resource useless in the endgame to one you’re starved for. Homerun value for both Cavalier and Uncollected players.
2,000 3* Shards to 1,000 4* Shards (Limit 1) – 9x 4* shard return vs pulling a max sig 3* champ.
Recap List to Horde
4* Shards – 6,000
T3b – 6
3* Shards – 2,000
Additional Notes:
While I am not personally a Featured Crystal buyer, there is clear value here, especially if you need a 5* Namor, Cull or Nick Fury dupe (or have an awakening gem). As those are account changing pulls, you’ll want to make sure you have the 11K 5* shards on hand.
The rest of the items/deals are not geared toward Cavalier level players. While the slight discount to the Mastery Cores is nice, you’re better off waiting for the next Mastery Core deal, which historically has been one of the best values in the game.
-Dano357
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