What Is SVP?

So, what is SVP? In Marvel Rivals, SVP likely stands for “Second Valuable Player,” a title given to the best-performing player on the losing team. Unlike MVP, which goes to the top dog on the winning team, SVP recognizes the player who went all out despite the loss. It’s the game’s way of saying, “You were a beast, even if your team got outplayed.”

SVP is determined by a mix of performance metrics, including:

• Damage Dealt: How much pain you dished out to enemies.
• Healing Provided: How much health you restored to teammates.
• Damage Blocked: How much damage you absorbed as a Vanguard.
• Kills and Assists: Your contribution to eliminating opponents.
• Objective Play: Your effectiveness in capturing points or pushing payloads.

For example, a Duelist like Rocket Raccoon might snag SVP by racking up kills, while a Strategist like Doctor Strange could earn it by outhealing everyone. Big plays, like a team wipe with Scarlet Witch’s ultimate, can also tip the scales.

How SVP Is Determined

The exact algorithm for SVP isn’t public, but it’s believed to be based on role-specific performance. For instance:

• Vanguards: Blocking massive damage or securing kills.
• Duelists: Leading in kills or damage dealt.
• Strategists: Topping healing charts or landing clutch assists.

The game likely weighs these metrics differently depending on your hero’s role. A clutch play, like Jeff the Land Shark yeeting enemies off the map, can also boost your SVP chances, even in a loss. SVP is a silver lining for the player who performed their best despite being on the losing side.

There’s no guaranteed way to earn SVP, but excelling in your role and making game-changing plays—like a multi-kill with Black Panther’s ultimate—puts you in the running. Consistency throughout the match is key, as sporadic big plays might not outweigh steady performance.