Season 1.5 of Marvel Rivals dropped the Empire of Eternal Night: Central Park map, and with it came a sneaky little achievement called Ruined Idol. If you’ve stumbled across that cryptic description — “When Eternal Night falls on New York, destroy a statue” — you’re definitely not alone. I remember scratching my head back in 2025 when it first appeared, but even now in 2026, new players keep asking me how to unlock it. So let me walk you through exactly what you need to do, where to go, and how to avoid the most common frustrations.
Finding Bloodstorm One – The Statue You Need to Destroy
First things first: the statue you’re looking for is called Bloodstorm One. It’s not some hidden Easter egg tucked behind a waterfall — it sits right in the heart of the defender’s territory on the Central Park map. That’s the same map where the convoy pushes through a moonlit New York under Dracula’s eerie influence. If you pay attention during the final checkpoint push, you’ll see it slightly off the main path, standing all alone as if it’s daring you to knock it down.
Reaching it depends on how far your team has pushed the payload. There are a couple of moments when you can peel off and beeline straight for the statue:
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Early phase: You’re still near the starting courtyards. Don’t bother — you’ll be way out of position and your team will hate you. Trust me, I’ve been that person, and the chat wasn’t kind.
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Mid to late push: Once the convoy curves into the open park area and the final straightaway, the statue becomes much more accessible. This is your golden window.
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Right before the final checkpoint: The statue is almost directly on the path but off to the side. Nobody will blame you if you toss a few shots at it while contributing to the fight.
I can’t stress this enough: don’t rush the statue too early. It’s tempting to grab the achievement the second the match starts, but leaving your team a man down for the first big fight is a recipe for a quick loss. Wait until your squad has control, then make your move.
How to Actually Trigger the Ruined Idol Achievement
Now for the part that drove me crazy when I first tried it. You can’t unlock this achievement in a custom game, and you can’t do it in a regular Practice vs. AI match (though, interestingly, I popped mine in one of those sneaky Quick Play bot matches the game throws at you when you’re on a losing streak — those lobbies only have four human players, so it was a breeze). The strict requirement is that you must be in Quick Play or Competitive mode, and you must be the very first person in the 12-player lobby to destroy the statue. Once someone smashes it, it’s gone for everyone else in that match.
That competitive element adds a weird little rush. I’ve had games where three different people on my team all veered off toward Bloodstorm One at the same moment, and we ended up in a chaotic race to land the last hit. Here are a few heroes I’ve found to be absolutely perfect for this job:
| Hero | Why They Shine |
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| Spider-Man | Insane mobility lets you swing over the battlefield and reach the statue before anyone else even thinks about it. |
| Psylocke | Her stealth lets you slip past the frontline unnoticed — perfect for a clean solo destruction. |
| Iron Man | Fly high, ignore the ground chaos, and rain repulsor blasts on the statue from a safe angle. |
| Black Widow | Range and precision mean you can target the statue from a distance while still contributing to the push. |
| Star-Lord | Element Guns deal solid damage, and his dodge roll gives you survivability if defenders notice you. |
Even if you’re not using one of these heroes, the key is to stay aware of the objective while you’re waiting for your moment. Nothing feels worse than throwing a match just for an achievement — I still feel guilty about a comp game in early 2025 where I tunnel-visioned on the statue and we lost the final checkpoint by seconds. Learn from my mistakes.
Rewards and Why It’s Worth Your Time
Let’s be real: destroying Bloodstorm One doesn’t shower you with some exclusive legendary skin. Instead, it awards the same Achievement Points that have been in the game since Season 0. But hear me out — those points are still super valuable in 2026. Hitting certain point thresholds unlocks:
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Multiple collectible sprays and nameplates
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The permanent “Chrono-Explorer” title, which I rock on my profile to this day because it sounds cool
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Up to 200 Units, the premium currency you need for those eye-catching skins
Two hundred Units might not seem like much, but when you’re sitting 150 Units short of that K-Pop Luna Snow outfit or the next battle pass tier, this achievement can be the final push you need. Plus, if you own the Luxury Battlepass and have already snagged all its standard rewards, achievement Units stack up nicely and feel like free money. It’s a small grind for a solid payoff.
A Few Final Tips From 2026
By now, the Marvel Rivals player base has grown a lot, and while new maps and seasons have rolled out, Ruined Idol hasn’t been retired. The Central Park map is still in the rotation, and people still chase this achievement. If you’re struggling to get the first hit in crowded lobbies, try queueing during off-peak hours or grouping up with a friend who’s willing to distract the other team while you make a break for it. Just remember to communicate — a quick “yo I’m hitting the statue” in team chat can save you from a lot of flaming.
Oh, and one last thing: that Carved Traveler skin for Groot that was part of the Season 1.5 event might be long gone now, but the memories (and the achievement) remain. Good luck out there, and may your statue-destroying antics never cost your team a victory!