Can You Get Achievements vs AI in Marvel Rivals? What Actually Counts

Determining whether you can farm achievements in Marvel Rivals by playing against AI is a common point of discussion among trophy hunters and casual players alike. As the game has evolved since its initial launch, the distinction between what can be earned in practice modes and what is reserved for the heat of player-versus-player (PVP) combat has become a foundational part of the game's progression philosophy.

The short answer is no: as of the current state of Marvel Rivals, you cannot unlock platform-level achievements or major in-game achievements within the "Practice vs AI" mode. These accolades are strictly tied to matchmaking environments where you face human opponents. However, the reality of the game's reward system is slightly more nuanced when it comes to daily challenges and character progression.

The Core Logic Behind Achievement Locking

Developers at NetEase and the Marvel Rivals team designed the achievement system to reflect genuine skill and strategic execution in a competitive environment. Achievements in modern hero shooters are seen as a badge of honor—a testament to a player's ability to pull off a perfect ultimate or a game-changing play under pressure.

If players were allowed to load into a match against easy-difficulty bots to complete complex requirements—such as Squirrel Girl’s "Unbeatable Squirrel Tsunami" which requires landing three KOs with a single use of her ultimate—the rarity and prestige of that achievement would vanish instantly. AI bots, by their nature, lack the unpredictable movement, defensive positioning, and strategic counter-play that define a Marvel Rivals match. Consequently, the achievement system remains locked to Quick Play and Ranked matches to maintain the integrity of the player's profile.

Achievements vs. Challenges: Clearing the Confusion

A primary source of confusion for new players stems from the fact that some things actually do progress in AI modes. It is essential to distinguish between the various types of rewards in Marvel Rivals:

1. Account and Hero Achievements

These are the permanent milestones usually tracked via Steam, PlayStation Trophies, or Xbox Achievements. Examples include winning 100 matches or performing hero-specific feats. These are strictly PVP only. You can play 500 matches against AI and the "Inevitable!" achievement for 100 wins will not budge.

2. Daily and Weekly Challenges

These are rotating tasks designed to help you progress through the Battle Pass. Interestingly, many of these challenges can be completed in the Practice vs AI mode. If a mission asks you to "Deal 50,000 Damage" or "Use an Emote in the Spawn Room," doing so against bots will often count toward your total. This is a deliberate choice to allow casual players to keep up with their battle pass rewards without the stress of competitive play.

3. Event-Specific Tasks

During seasonal events (like those centered around the Multiverse or specific Marvel storylines), certain event tasks might be eligible for AI completion. However, the high-tier rewards often require participation in specific PVP event playlists.

The Role of Practice vs AI for Achievement Hunters

While you cannot trigger the achievement "pop" in an AI match, the mode is far from useless for a dedicated completionist. In fact, using AI matches as a laboratory is one of the most effective ways to eventually earn those difficult PVP achievements.

Learning Hitboxes and Timing

Achievements like Doctor Strange’s "Perilous Portal" (landing a terrain KO with a portal) or Namor’s "Aquatic Assault" require precise spatial awareness. In the Practice vs AI mode, you can test the exact dimensions of portals or the travel time of projectiles without getting picked off by a sniper every five seconds. Mastering the muscle memory for a combo in a controlled environment makes it much more likely you’ll pull it off in a real match.

Map Familiarization

Certain achievements are map-dependent. Black Panther’s "King of the Dead" requires a three-player KO streak specifically in the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda. Spending time in the AI mode allows you to scout the Hall of Djalia, find the best flanking routes, and identify where enemies tend to clump up near objectives. Knowledge of health pack locations and high-ground vantage points gained in practice will directly translate to your success in the ranked queues.

Why Custom Games Don't Help Either

A common workaround players attempt is setting up a Custom Game with friends to "boost" achievements. Just like the AI mode, Custom Games do not contribute to achievement progress. If they did, players could simply coordinate with the opposing team to stand in a line while a hero uses their ultimate. The game’s server logic distinguishes between "Matchmade Games" and "Private Instances." Only the former, where you are placed with players via the game's internal MMR system, are considered valid for achievement tracking.

Strategies for High-Difficulty Achievements in PVP

Since you must dive into the competitive arena to earn your trophies, success requires a shift in mindset. Instead of aimlessly playing, you should enter matches with a specific goal while still contributing to the team's victory.

The Synergy Approach

Many of the hardest achievements in Marvel Rivals are virtually impossible to get solo. For instance, Hela’s "Terror of the Ten Realms" (three-player KO streak in Yggsgard) is significantly easier when paired with a teammate playing Groot or Magneto. Groot’s "Strangling Prison" can lock multiple enemies in place, providing the perfect setup for Hela to clean up the kills. Coordination with a duo partner is the single most effective way to overcome the lack of AI farming.

Capitalizing on Overtime

Most hero-specific ultimate achievements occur during the final moments of a match. When a team is desperately contesting a payload or a control point in overtime, they tend to cluster together and ignore their surroundings. This is the optimal time for heroes like Iron Man or Venom to unleash their AOE (Area of Effect) ultimates. Patience is often more important than mechanical skill when hunting for these specific moments.

Developmental Perspective: Why Not Change It?

As of 2026, the community occasionally petitions for an "AI-lite" achievement tier, but the developers have remained firm. The competitive nature of Marvel Rivals is its core identity. By keeping achievements locked to PVP, the developers ensure that the social feed and player profiles remain a true reflection of the player's journey through the ranks. It also prevents the "boredom factor"—if a player could unlock everything in a single afternoon against bots, their long-term engagement with the game would likely plummet.

Common Questions on AI and Achievement Progress

Can I get character-specific achievements in Practice vs AI?
No. Character-specific feats, such as landing multiple KOs with a single ultimate or performing a specific number of assists with a teammate, must be done in a public match (Quick Play, Ranked, or Arcade modes like Conquest).

Do Daily Missions count as Achievements?
No. Daily and Weekly Missions are part of the Battle Pass system. While many of these can be completed in AI modes, they do not award Steam/Console achievements or permanent profile badges.

What about the Training Mode?
Training Mode is an even more restricted version of the game. It is purely for testing abilities against stationary targets. No progress of any kind—account XP, hero level, or achievements—is tracked here.

If I play vs AI on the hardest difficulty, does that change anything?
The difficulty setting for AI matches only affects the behavior and aim-bot capabilities of the bots. It does not toggle the achievement-tracking logic. Whether you play on Easy or Lethal AI, the achievements will remain locked.

The Verdict

If you are looking to complete your collection in Marvel Rivals, you should view the "Practice vs AI" mode as your training camp, not your trophy room. Use it to refine your aim, learn the nuances of synergy abilities like the Soul Bond with Adam Warlock, and understand map layouts. When you feel confident, take those skills into the PVP queues. The satisfaction of seeing that achievement notification pop after a hard-fought match against real opponents is far greater than any bot-farmed reward could ever provide.

Focus on playing with a team, timing your ultimates for objective-based skirmishes, and utilizing the maps to your advantage. The achievements will follow naturally as you become a more proficient player in the Marvel Rivals universe.