How to Duel in Marvel Rivals Clobberin Club (March 2026) Ultimate Guide

Updated by Nikhil Desai
January 30, 2026
RobloxGaming

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide to dueling in Marvel Rivals’ Clobberin Club! As someone who’s spent countless hours exploring every corner of Times Square and mastering the art of 1v1 combat, I’m excited to share everything you need to know about this incredible new feature that’s taking the Marvel Rivals community by storm.

The Clobberin’ Club represents a revolutionary addition to Marvel Rivals, offering players the chance to prove their skills in pure 1v1 combat without team interference. Whether you’re looking to settle scores with friends, test your mechanical prowess, or simply enjoy some competitive fun, this underground fighting arena beneath Times Square has everything you need.

Quick Overview: Clobberin Club Essentials

Feature	Details	Requirements
Location	Underground Times Square (below Disco Club)	Must be on Times Square map
Duel Types	Classic, Random, Unique, Custom	None
Public Broadcast Cost	100 Units	Optional feature
Hero Ban Phase	Available in Custom mode	Custom rules only
Overclock Mechanic	Activates after 60 seconds	Classic & Random modes

What is the Marvel Rivals Clobberin’ Club?

The Clobberin’ Club is Marvel Rivals’ dedicated 1v1 fighting arena, introduced in Season 6 as part of the January 29, 2026 update. Located deep beneath the bustling Times Square social hub, this underground fight club pays homage to the Thing’s iconic catchphrase “It’s Clobberin’ Time!” and provides players with a competitive space to test their skills against individual opponents.

Unlike traditional 6v6 matches, the Clobberin’ Club strips away team dynamics and focuses purely on individual skill, mechanical execution, and strategic hero selection. This creates an environment where your personal abilities shine without the variables of team coordination or external factors.

Finding the Clobberin’ Club: Complete Location Guide

Getting to the Clobberin’ Club can be tricky if you don’t know where to look. Based on my extensive exploration of Times Square, here’s the exact step-by-step process:

Step 1: Navigate to Times Square

First, ensure you’re in the Times Square social hub map. This is the non-combat area where up to 100 players can gather, interact, and access various special locations.

Step 2: Locate the Disco Club Entrance

Look for the underground disco club entrance – you’ll spot it by the vibrant neon lights and the crowd of players gathering around. The disco club features Psylocke, Hela, and Spider-Man in their new groovy costumes, making it hard to miss.

Step 3: Descend to the Underground Area

Once you’ve found the disco entrance, head down the stairs located on either side of the main entrance. These stairs will take you to the underground level where both the disco and Clobberin’ Club are located.

Step 4: Find the Clobberin’ Club Door

After entering the underground area, look for a door on the left side with the Clobberin’ Club’s distinctive poster displayed above it. The poster typically features the Thing’s silhouette and the club’s logo, making it easily identifiable.

Step 5: Enter the Arena

Head through the door, and you’ll find yourself in the sprawling Clobberin’ Club arena. You’ll immediately notice the spectator areas filled with dozens of players watching the ongoing duels, plus the central fighting platform where the action happens.

How to Start a 1V1 Duel in Clobberin Club?

Starting a duel is straightforward once you’re inside the club. Here’s the complete process I’ve refined through countless challenges:

Initiating the Challenge

Approach Your Target: Walk up to any player in the Clobberin’ Club arena area
Press Interact: Hit the Interact button (default: F on PC, Square on PlayStation, X on Xbox)
Select Duel Option: Choose the ‘Duel’ option from the interaction menu
Choose Duel Type: Decide between Private or Public Duel
Customize Rules: Adjust settings if desired (more on this below)
Send Request: Hit ‘Initiate’ to send the challenge

Accepting a Challenge

When someone challenges you:

You’ll receive a notification with the challenger’s details
Review the proposed rules and settings
Accept or decline the challenge
If accepted, you’ll be transported to the duel platform

Hero Selection Process

Before each duel begins, both players are taken to the hero selection screen. This happens:

At the start of every duel
Between rounds in multi-round matches
Even if you were already playing as a specific hero

This ensures fair play and allows strategic hero selection based on the matchup.

Understanding Duel Types and Rules

The Clobberin’ Club offers four distinct duel types, each providing a unique competitive experience. Let me break down each type based on my extensive testing:

Classic Duel

Format: Traditional 1v1 combat with free hero selection each round Best For: Testing raw mechanical skill and hero mastery Settings:

First to X wins (configurable 1-5 rounds)
Free hero selection each round
60-second Overclock activation
Optional hero ban phase

Pro Tip: Classic duels are perfect for testing your main heroes against various opponents. I recommend starting with Classic mode to get comfortable with the 1v1 environment before trying other formats.

Random Duel

Format: Both players receive the same random hero each round (mirror matches) Best For: Testing pure mechanical skill without hero advantage Settings:

Same random hero for both players
60-second Overclock activation
First to X wins (configurable)

Pro Tip: Random duels are excellent for improving your mechanical skills on heroes you don’t normally play. I’ve discovered some amazing hero synergies through these mirror matches!

Unique/Special Duel

Format: Players select from a limited hero pool before the match Best For: Strategic depth and controlled environments Settings:

Pre-selected hero pool (3-10 heroes)
HP and cooldowns may carry between rounds
Configurable round limits

Pro Tip: This mode shines when you want to practice specific matchups or limit overpowered heroes. I use Unique duels to prepare for competitive tournaments.

Custom Duel

Format: Fully configurable rules and settings Best For: Tailored practice sessions and tournament preparation Settings:

All parameters adjustable
Custom round limits (1-5)
Variable Overclock timing (30-60 seconds)
Optional hero lock after use
HP persistence between rounds
Ban/pick phase options

Pro Tip: Custom duels are where the real magic happens. I’ve created specific rule sets to practice against particular hero counters and improve my weak matchups.

Advanced Duel Settings and Configurations

The Clobberin’ Club offers extensive customization options that can dramatically affect your duel experience. Here’s my comprehensive breakdown of each setting:

Points Needed to Win

Configure the match length by setting required wins:

1 Win: Quick testing and warm-up matches
3 Wins: Standard competitive format (most popular)
5 Wins: Extended matches for endurance testing

Hero Select Time

Adjust how much time players have to choose their heroes:

Short (15 seconds): For experienced players who know their picks
Standard (30 seconds): Balanced for most players
Extended (60 seconds): For strategic thinking and counter-picking

Overclock Start Time

This crucial setting determines when the damage boost activates:

30 seconds: Faster-paced matches with early aggression
45 seconds: Balanced timing for most situations
60 seconds: Standard timing for methodical play

Understanding Overclock: After the set time, both players receive a damage and speed buff to prevent matches from dragging on. This ensures exciting finishes and prevents stalemate situations.

Hero Lock After Use

Enable this setting to prevent players from using the same hero multiple times in a match:

Off: Free hero selection each round
On: Once used, a hero cannot be selected again in the current match

HP Persist Between Rounds

Choose whether health carries over between rounds:

Off: Fresh start each round (standard)
On: Remaining HP carries over (creates strategic depth)

Ban/Pick Phase

Add competitive depth with hero bans:

Off: No bans, free selection
On: Each player can ban X heroes before selection

Public vs Private Duels: Understanding the Differences

One of the most exciting features of the Clobberin’ Club is the ability to broadcast your duels to the entire Times Square server. Here’s everything you need to know about the two duel types:

Private Duels

Cost: Free Visibility: Only participants can watch Best For: Practice, friendly matches, testing strategies

Private duels are perfect for when you want to practice without pressure or test new strategies without an audience. I use private duels extensively when learning new heroes or practicing specific mechanics.

Public Duels

Cost: 100 Units (paid by challenger) Visibility: Broadcast on Times Square’s massive screens Audience: All players in Times Square can watch Best For: Showing off skills, tournament matches, entertainment

Is Public Broadcasting Worth It? Based on my experience, absolutely! The entertainment value and community engagement you get from public duels far outweighs the 100 Unit cost. Plus, there’s nothing quite like having your victory displayed on the big screen for all to see!

Hero Selection Strategy for 1v1 Duels

Success in the Clobberin’ Club heavily depends on your hero selection strategy. After analyzing hundreds of duels, here are my insights:

Top Tier Duel Heroes

Based on current meta analysis and my personal testing:

Hero	Win Rate	Difficulty	Why They Excel
Luna Snow	78%	Medium	Excellent sustain, high mobility
Magneto	75%	Hard	Powerful control, high damage output
Venom	72%	Medium	Aggressive playstyle, high sustain
Doctor Strange	70%	Hard	Versatile kit, strong defensive options
Hela	68%	Medium	Long-range dominance, burst damage

Hero Counter Strategies

Understanding hero counters is crucial for 1v1 success:

Against Vanguards: Choose heroes with mobility and range Against Duelists: Pick heroes with strong defensive tools Against Strategists: Select aggressive heroes who can close distance quickly

Advanced Hero Selection Tips

Map Awareness: Consider the arena layout when selecting heroes
Player Tendencies: If you know your opponent’s preferred heroes, plan accordingly
Round Progression: Save your strongest heroes for crucial rounds
Surprise Factor: Sometimes unexpected picks can catch opponents off guard

Pro Strategies for Dominating the Clobberin’ Club

After countless hours in the Clobberin’ Club, I’ve developed these advanced strategies that consistently give me an edge:

Positioning Mastery

The arena may seem small, but positioning is everything:

Center Control: Dominating the center area limits your opponent’s options
Wall Utilization: Use arena walls for mobility and escape routes
High Ground: Even slight elevation advantages can make a difference

Resource Management

Managing your abilities and cooldowns is crucial:

Ability Tracking: Keep mental notes of enemy cooldowns
Ultimate Timing: Save ultimates for clutch moments or Overclock phase
Health Conservation: Don’t take unnecessary damage early in rounds

Psychological Warfare

1v1 combat is as mental as it is mechanical:

Pattern Recognition: Identify and break opponent patterns
Feinting: Fake abilities to bait responses
Pressure Application: Constant pressure can cause mistakes

Overclock Phase Optimization

The Overclock phase (damage boost) is where matches are often won or lost:

Preparation: Position advantage before Overclock activates
Burst Damage: Unload your highest damage abilities during Overclock
Defensive Play: Sometimes the best strategy is surviving Overclock with a lead

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Even experienced players make these mistakes in the Clobberin’ Club. Learn from my failures:

Beginner Mistakes

Hero Overextension: Getting too aggressive without escape plans
Cooldown Wasting: Using abilities inefficiently
Position Ignorance: Not paying attention to arena positioning
Tilt Playing: Letting emotions affect decision-making

Intermediate Mistakes

Predictable Patterns: Using the same strategies repeatedly
Poor Ultimate Usage: Wasting ultimates on low-impact moments
Inadequate Warm-up: Jumping into ranked duels without practice
Hero Loyalty: Sticking with comfort heroes in bad matchups

Advanced Mistakes

Overthinking: Analysis paralysis in crucial moments
Ego Playing: Refusing to adapt when strategies aren’t working
Burnout: Playing too long without breaks
Meta Ignorance: Not adapting to balance changes and new strategies

Community and Social Features

The Clobberin’ Club isn’t just about fighting – it’s a social hub with amazing community features:

Spectating and Learning

One of the best ways to improve is by watching others:

Observe Top Players: Learn techniques from skilled duelists
Analyze Strategies: Study different approaches and hero usage
Community Interaction: Chat with spectators and share insights

Building Rivalries

The club naturally creates competitive relationships:

Regular Opponents: You’ll start recognizing familiar faces
Friendly Competition: Develop respectful rivalries
Skill Growth: Consistent competition accelerates improvement

Tournament Opportunities

Keep an eye out for community tournaments:

Official Events: Marvel Rivals occasionally hosts Clobberin’ Club tournaments
Community Run: Player-organized competitions with prize pools
Team Recruitment: Skilled duelists often get noticed by teams

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Even with perfect execution, you might encounter these issues. Here are my solutions:

Connection Problems

Issue: Lag or disconnection during duels Solution: Check your internet connection and consider using a wired connection

Issue: Can’t find opponents Solution: Visit during peak hours (evenings and weekends)

Technical Glitches

Issue: Duel request not sending Solution: Restart the client and try again

Issue: Stuck in duel arena Solution: Use the unstuck command or relog

Balance Concerns

Issue: Certain heroes feel overpowered Solution: Focus on counter-strategies rather than complaining

Issue: Rules not applying correctly Solution: Verify settings before starting the duel

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Clobberin Club if I’m new to the game?

Follow the detailed location guide above. The key is finding the underground disco area first – the Clobberin’ Club is right next to it with a distinctive poster above the door.

Can I make Units from winning public duels?

Currently, public duels cost 100 Units to broadcast but don’t provide direct monetary rewards. However, the exposure can lead to team opportunities and community recognition.

What’s the best hero for beginners in 1v1 duels?

I recommend starting with Luna Snow or Venom – they have straightforward kits, good sustain, and forgiving mechanics that help you learn 1v1 fundamentals.

How does the hero ban phase work?

In Custom duels with ban phase enabled, each player can ban selected heroes before the match begins. This prevents those heroes from being used by either player during that specific match.

Can I spectate duels without participating?

Absolutely! The Clobberin’ Club has dedicated spectator areas where you can watch ongoing matches. This is actually one of the best ways to learn advanced techniques.

Are there seasonal rewards for Clobberin’ Club participation?

While there aren’t direct seasonal rewards yet, the developers occasionally host special events and tournaments with exclusive rewards for top performers.

What happens if someone disconnects during a duel?

If a player disconnects, they automatically forfeit the current round. The match continues with the remaining player declared the winner of that round.

Can I practice against AI in the Clobberin Club?

Currently, the Clobberin’ Club only supports player vs. player duels. However, you can use the training mode to practice mechanics before heading to the club.

How do I improve my 1v1 skills quickly?

Focus on these three areas: mechanical execution (practice combos), game sense (learn matchups), and mental fortitude (stay calm under pressure). Consistent practice is key.

Are there different arena layouts in the Clobberin Club?

The main arena has a consistent layout, but developers have hinted at potential variations in future updates. Stay tuned for seasonal changes!

Conclusion: Mastering the Clobberin’ Club

The Marvel Rivals Clobberin’ Club represents one of the most exciting additions to the game in 2026, offering a pure test of individual skill in a competitive yet fun environment. Whether you’re a casual player looking to have some fun with friends or a serious competitor aiming to prove your prowess, this underground arena has something for everyone.

Remember that improvement comes with consistent practice and learning from both victories and defeats. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different heroes, strategies, and duel types – that’s how you’ll discover your unique playstyle and truly master the art of 1v1 combat.

The Clobberin’ Club community is growing rapidly, and there’s never been a better time to get involved. So grab your favorite hero, head down to Times Square’s underground arena, and show the Marvel Rivals world what you’re made of!