I was two matches away from the Exchange Store when my feed lit up: the Star-Lord summer skin was waiting, but I still needed more fish. My thumb hesitated over the matchmaking button — the event clock was ticking. I decided to grind, and within an hour the Star Swimmer suit sat in my inventory, buoyant and ridiculous.
I’m going to walk you through the exact, minimal steps I used so you don’t waste time chasing the wrong rewards. You’ll learn how many fish to collect, where to spend your silver, and whether the VIP pass is worth the money. Follow me — I’ll point out shortcuts I tested myself.
The crowded boardwalk smells of salt and sunscreen — How to Get the Star-Lord Star Swimmer Skin for Free in Marvel Rivals
You don’t need perfect aim to claim this skin, but you do need a plan. Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 runs as a summer event pass inside Marvel Rivals Season 9.5. It’s a fishing mini-game: you earn bait by playing matches and gaining XP, you catch fish, and you trade those fish in the Exchange Store for cosmetics.
Here’s the straight path I used:
- Reach Exchange Store level 8 by collecting 21 fish. That level is the doorway to the Star-Lord Star Swimmer set.
- Once you’ve reached level 8, spend 18 Silver Coins in the Exchange Store to claim the Star-Lord Star Swimmer skin.
- Fish bait comes from regular matches — win or lose — simply by earning match XP. Play-focused grinding will get you there faster than chasing random freebies.
I treated this run like finding a seashell in a storm, and the method rewarded me every time.
How do I get the Star-Lord skin for free in Marvel Rivals?
Short answer: reach level 8 in the Exchange Store by catching 21 fish, then spend 18 Silver Coins to pick up the skin. You don’t need the paid pass to claim the Star-Lord costume — you only need time in matches to collect bait and the fish themselves.
The game interface looks like a summer arcade machine — Marvel Rivals Season 9.5 Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 Event Pass Explained
Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 is the sequel to the Season 8.5 summer event. NetEase expanded the rewards and kept the same mechanic: bait translates to fish, fish translates to coins in the Exchange Store, and coins buy cosmetics. You can grind the non-premium track for free rewards or pay for the VIP pass to claim every premium item.
If you’re considering the VIP pass: it costs $9.99 (€10) and grants 990 Lattice plus access to premium tiers. I tested the paid lane briefly — it’s convenient for collectors, but not required to get the Star-Lord summer outfit.
What is Krakoan Reels Vol. 2?
It’s an event pass with a fishing mini-game at its center. You use bait (earned from matches) to catch fish, trade fish for silver/gold coins in the Exchange Store, and spend those coins on free or premium cosmetics. Over 40 rewards are spread across the track, including skins, sprays, emoji bundles, and nameplates.
Do I need to buy the VIP pass to claim skins?
No. The Star-Lord Star Swimmer skin is on the free track. The VIP pass simply unlocks premium-only items and speeds access to additional cosmetics for players who prefer to pay for completion.
A sticky note listed coin costs and timers — All Marvel Rivals Skins and Rewards in the Krakoan Reels Vol. 2 Event Pass
The event pass is packed with cosmetics across both free and premium lanes: sprays, nameplates, emoji bundles, emotes, and three character skins for Black Cat, Winter Soldier, and Star-Lord. Below is the full rewards table so you can plan which levels to target first.
| Levels | Reward Name | Reward Type | Requirement (coins) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (catch 1 fish to unlock) |
Cosmic Catch Spray | Free | 8 Silver Coins |
| 1 | Star-Lord Music Player – Style 1 | Free | 6 Silver Coins |
| 1 | x200 Chrono Tokens | Free | 6 Silver Coins |
| 1 | Summer Soldier Spray | Premium | 8 Gold Coins |
| 1 | Winter Soldier On Standby Emote | Premium | 12 Gold Coins |
| 2 (Catch 3 fish to unlock) |
Star Swimmer Emoji Bundle- 1 | Free | 12 Silver Coins |
| 2 | Star Swimmer Nameplate | Free | 8 Silver Coins |
| 2 | Summer Soldier Emoji Bundle – 1 | Premium | 12 Gold Coins |
| 2 | Winter Soldier Satchel– Style 1 | Premium | 6 Gold Coins |
| 2 | Summer Soldier Nameplate | Premium | 8 Gold Coins |
| 3 (Catch 6 fish to unlock) |
Aquatic Friends Nameplate | Free | 8 Silver Coins |
| 3 | Star-Lord Music Player – Style 2 | Free | 6 Silver Coins |
| 3 | 3000 Star Chef Spray | Free | 8 Silver Coins |
| 3 | Shore Savior Winter Soldier MVP | Premium | 16 Gold Coins |
| 3 | Summer Soldier Emoji Bundle – 2 | Premium | 12 Gold Coins |
| 4 (Catch 9 fish to unlock) |
Summer Emoji Bundle | Free | 12 Silver Coins |
| 4 | Star Swimmer Spray | Free | 8 Silver Coins |
| 4 | Summer Soldier Costume | Premium | 18 Gold Coins |
| 4 | Winter Soldier Satchel– Style 2 | Premium | 8 Gold Coins |
| 4 | Black Cat Head Style – 1 | Premium | 6 Gold Coins |
| 5 (Catch 12 fish to unlock) |
Cosmic Dive Spray | Free | 8 Silver Coins |
| 5 | Chungus Catch Nameplate | Free | 6 Silver Coins |
| 5 | 200x Chrono Tokens | Free | 6 Silver Coins |
| 5 | Coastal Cat Emoji Bundle – 1 | Premium | 12 Gold Coins |
| 5 | Freestyle Float Emote | Premium | 12 Gold Coins |
| 6 (Catch 15 fish to unlock) |
Star Swimmer – Emoji Bundle 2 | Free | 12 Silver Coins |
| 6 | Seaside Service Emote | Free | 12 Silver Coins |
| 6 | Coastal Cat Nameplate | Premium | 14 Gold Coins |
| 6 | Coastal Cat Spray | Premium | 6 Gold Coins |
| 6 | Black Cat Head Style – 2 | Premium | 8 Gold Coins |
| 7 (Catch 18 fish to unlock) |
Star Dive MVP | Free | 16 Silver Coins |
| 7 | Cosmic Spike Spray | Free | 6 Silver Coins |
| 7 | x200 Chrono Tokens | Free | 6 Silver Coins |
| 7 | Kindred Spirits | Premium | 16 Gold Coins |
| 7 | Coastal Cat Emoji Bundle – 2 | Premium | 12 Gold Coins |
| 8 (Catch 21 fish to unlock) |
Star Lord star swimmer costume | Free | 18 Silver Coins |
| 8 | Star Swimmer– Mood Bundle | Free | 12 Silver Coins |
| 8 | Coastal Cat Costume | Free | 18 Gold Coins |
| 8 | Black Cat Accessory 2 Style 1 | Premium | 6 Gold Coins |
| 8 | Black Cat Accessory 2 Style 2 |
Premium | 6 Gold Coins |
Use this table as your checklist: target the free rewards you want, then decide if any premium items are worth the €10 VIP pass. If you play a lot already, you’ll likely claim Star-Lord without paying; if you’re after every cosmetic, the VIP path is the shortest route.
If you prefer tools, I used the in-game tracker and a simple spreadsheet to mark which coins I had banked after each session. That tiny habit saved me an afternoon of redundant matches.
I ran this loop enough times to call it predictable, and it paid off — this whole chase felt like a ticket to a private concert. Are you sticking with free grinding or buying the VIP pass to collect everything?