Marvel Snap: How to Identify Bots

Bots refer to Marvel Snap’s artificial intelligence opponent that competes with players when they are low-skill or have no suitable opponents. Spotting these CPUs might get tricky as Second Dinner constantly develops them to be more human-like. Regardless, this guide points out several foolproof clues that expose all bots.

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What Are Bots in Marvel Snap

Bots are AI players controlled by the game. They serve as the filler for the lack of real players. Marvel Snap decides when to match a player with a bot based on two factors: The player’s Matchmaking Rating (MMR) and the availability of opponents.

If a player’s skill is below average, indicated by a low MMR, they will be matched with a CPU. Additionally, a bot may be substituted with real-life opponents if the queue time exceeds five seconds.

How to Spot a Bot

In Marvel Snap, bots are identifiable based on their name, avatar, deck, and playstyle. As NPCs, they are likely to appear with generic, one-word first names, default avatars, META-irrelevant decks, and nonsense gameplay decisions.

Here’s how players can know if they’re playing against a bot:

One-word username. Generic titles like first names or Marvel character titles might tip off a bot. Nonsense letter combinations are also another sign.
Default avatars and no cosmetics. Marvel Snap bots equip default avatars and card coats accessible from the get-go.
Random decks. Unlike human players, bots might play with cards that don’t go well together.
Bad decisions. Bots might ignore location effects and card synergies, dropping game-losing or strange combinations. Gameplay-wise, they prioritize getting the initiative, regardless of the match’s flow.
Predictable Snapping patterns. When they win two or more lanes, bots Snap at the player as soon as the next round begins. This often happens right at the beginning of turn four, five, or six. (And it seems they never Snap in the middle of a round).

How to Come Across Fewer Bots

Up until Rank 30, players are guaranteed to compete against bots. However, the most surefire way to mitigate them is by getting to the Infinite Rank. After players reach Level 100, they come across fewer bots and are usually matched with other players—unless there are few online opponents.

Why There Are Bots in Marvel Snap

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As stated by the developers, bots serve two main purposes: 1) They expedite matchmaking, and 2) they assist in distributing Cubes. Marvel Snap aims for speed and accessibility, utilizing Computer-Controlled Units to bridge gaps in finding real players and supplying lower-ranked players with Cubes.