I logged on between matches and saw the ESU Open Day banner blinking at the top of the lobby. For a second I thought the free skin had slipped past me — my pulse quickened. Then I checked the event pass and found the exact path to claim Mantis’ black and gold outfit.
I’m going to walk you through the clean, no-fluff route to the free Mantis skin in Marvel Rivals, explain the premium pass math, and show which rewards are worth chasing. You’ll know exactly what to play and when to press “claim.”
Half of players skip event pages — Marvel Rivals ESU Open Day Event: How to Get Free Mantis Skin?
Quick answer: the free Mantis Black & Gold costume sits at Tier 18 of the ESU Open Day event pass. You don’t need to pay anything to claim it; just earn XP by playing matches and move up the tiers. The Mantis skin is a golden ticket among freebies.
Here’s the play-by-play I recommend: pick a few characters you enjoy, queue ranked or casual matches that award event XP, and focus on short sessions that grant steady progress. The event tracks XP the same way NetEase has done in past passes, so the grind is predictable and repeatable.
What is the Marvel Rivals ESU Open Day premium pass price?
The VIP pass costs 690 Lattice, which NetEase sells at roughly $7 (≈€6) in the in-game store. Buying it grants the premium track and immediate access to extra cosmetics — notably permanent Psylocke and Squirrel Girl skins — which many players find worth the small spend if they’re chasing the full collection.
Anyone who’s ever bought a season ticket knows what a little bonus looks like — Marvel Rivals ESU Open Day Event Explained
The ESU Open Day event adds 24 rewards across free and premium tracks. You can progress the free track simply by playing; the premium track needs the 690 Lattice VIP pass. The premium route bundles animated sprays, nameplates, MVP animations, and permanent costumes for certain heroes.
If you like managing opportunity cost, think of the premium pass as a short-term expense for permanent cosmetic gains. I’ll break down which rewards sit behind paywalls and which are free so you can make a calm, informed choice.
Are there any free Marvel Rivals skins in the ESU Open Day event?
Yes. The Mantis: Black & Gold costume, animated spray, nameplate, and emote are all on the free track — again at Tier 18. Play to collect event XP and claim them when you hit the tier. If you’re short on time, target modes with higher event XP rewards to accelerate progress.
On the ground you can see who bought premium and who didn’t — All Marvel Rivals Skins and Rewards in ESU Open Day Event
The event lists 24 items across both tracks. Below is the full pass table as shown in the event UI; it’s the same snapshot you’ll see in the Marvel Rivals event page curated by NetEase. Scan it and decide whether the premium art and MVP animations justify spending 690 Lattice (~$7 / €6).
The full list of rewards appears in the table below — free items include gallery cards, sprays, nameplates, and the Mantis costume; premium items add animated assets and a few exclusive costumes for Psylocke and Squirrel Girl. The event’s mix of free and paid rewards is familiar to players who follow NetEase’s seasonal design.
| Reward Name | Reward Type |
|---|---|
| Sealed With a Kiss Animated Spray | Premium |
| Better the Devil You Know Gallery Card | Free |
| Squirrel Girl: Maureen Allene The Programmer Emote | Free |
| Squirrel Girl: Maureen Allene The Programmer MVP Animation | Premium |
| Norn Stone Collectible | Free |
| Squirrel Girl: Maureen Allene The Programmer Costume | Premium |
| Squirrel Girl: Maureen Allene The Programmer Spray | Free |
| Squirrel Girl: Maureen Allene The Programmer Nameplate | Premium |
| Tablet of Life and Time Animated Nameplate | Premium |
| Chouko Takahashi The Prodigy – Emoji Bundle I | Premium |
| Devil’s Reign Gallery Card | Free |
| Hatching Love Spray | Free |
| Squirrel Girl Dynamic Mood Bundle | Premium |
| Mantis: Black & Gold Animated Spray | Free |
| Mantis: Black & Gold Nameplate | Free |
| Chouko Takahashi The Prodigy – Emoji Bundle II | Premium |
| Mantis: Black & Gold Emote | Free |
| Mantis: Black & Gold Costume | Free |
| Psylocke: Chouko Takahashi The Prodigy Emote | Free |
| Psylocke: Chouko Takahashi The Prodigy Spray | Free |
| Psylocke: Chouko Takahashi The Prodigy Animated Nameplate | Premium |
| Blade Static Mood Bundle | Free |
| Psylocke: Chouko Takahashi, The Prodigy MVP Animation | Premium |
| Psylocke: Chouko Takahashi The Prodigy Costume | Premium |
Practical tips: queue modes that finish fast and give steady XP, claim tiers promptly in the event tab, and track progress in the NetEase event UI. Your XP progress becomes a staircase of small wins.
I’ve pointed you to the exact tier (Tier 18), spelled out the price if you want VIP (690 Lattice ≈ $7 / €6), and listed the free rewards to chase. Are you going to grind the free path for Mantis or pay the small fee and take the premium haul for the season?