Marvel Rivals offers players the exciting opportunity to unlock the Star-Lord "Lion’s Mane" skin for free during the Fortune & Colors event. This event is part of the Spring Festival update, which is dedicated to celebrating the Chinese New Year.

The event will run from January 23 to February 14, offering unique challenges and rewards, including the long-awaited Star-Lord skin. Here's a detailed guide on how to unlock this exclusive costume in Marvel Rivals.

How to unlock the Star-Lord "Lion’s Mane" skin

To get the Star-Lord "Lion’s Mane" skin, players need to collect 900 Danqing—the event currency symbolized by a brush and a red paint can. Fortune & Colors uses a reward system based on illustrations.

To complete one fragment of the illustration, it takes 100 Danqing, with the Star-Lord skin being on the second last reward level. Players must sequentially unlock all rewards by painting the illustration, so it's important to participate in the event regularly.

How to earn Danqing

Danqing can be earned by completing event tasks and challenges. These tasks are related to the new mode Clash of Dancing Lions and other core modes such as Quick Play, Competitive, Conquest, and Practice VS. AI. Here are ways to efficiently accumulate Danqing:

• Event Tasks: These tasks offer varying amounts of Danqing, with some providing up to 100 Danqing. Tasks are updated daily, ensuring a steady flow of currency throughout the event.
  
  
• Challenges: Completing challenges grants 25 Danqing. Challenges are available in several game modes, giving players the freedom to choose activities.

Although Danqing is limited by timeframes—it can be earned daily, but tasks don't disappear until the event ends. This means not losing progress if a day is missed, but consistency is needed to gather 900 Danqing by February 14.

New mode Clash of Dancing Lions

The Clash of Dancing Lions mode is a central part of the Spring Festival event. It combines elements of soccer and rugby. In this mode, two teams compete in a four-minute match. The goal is to score 10 points by carrying the ball to designated goal areas. The goals are divided into three sections:

• Left and right sections: each brings 1 point.
  
  
• Central section: gives 3 points, making it the most strategic.

Victory is achieved when a team first scores 10 points or has more points when time runs out. Players can choose from three heroes for this mode—Star-Lord, Black Widow, and Iron Fist—each with unique abilities.

Tips for succeeding in Clash of Dancing Lions

Each hero offers their unique playstyle and abilities:

• Star-Lord: Use his Rocket Propulsion ability to quickly move across the map and avoid enemy attacks. His Blaster Barrage is great for ball control, pushing opponents away.
  
  
• Black Widow: Rely on her Edge Dancer ability to knock back enemies and gain ball possession. Her speed allows quick ball interceptions and strategic moves.
  
  
• Iron Fist: Use the K’un-lun Kick to dominate close combat and maintain ball control. His Crane Leap provides a small speed boost, perfect for last-minute goal attempts.

By mastering these abilities and coordinating team play, players can maximize efficiency in the mode and accumulate Danqing faster.

Additional rewards and terms

Besides the Star-Lord "Lion’s Mane" skin, players can unlock other rewards such as nameplates, sprays, Chrono Tokens, and an exclusive Gallery card. These items are spread across seven reward levels in Fortune & Colors.

For those who don't want to grind, the event offers the opportunity to try the skin while playing Clash of Dancing Lions. In this mode, the heroes Star-Lord, Black Widow, and Iron Fist are pre-dressed in their festive costumes for players to experience.

The event will run until February 14 at 4:00 Eastern Time, giving players plenty of time to complete tasks and challenges. For those joining later, from February 6, there will be an option to exchange units for Danqing to expedite progress.