In Marvel Rivals' Fortune and Colors event, every cosmetic reward funneled through one event-specific currency: Danqing. Described as a magical dye that brought the figures in a painting to life, Danqing was used to color in the festive illustration on the event hub. Each completed color step unlocked a prize, and the reward track included new nameplates, a new MVP animation, and an event-themed Star-Lord costume. With every reward priced at 100 Danqing and ten rewards on the track, the full collection required 1,000 Danqing. The event originally ran in early 2025; viewed from 2026, it remains a clear example of how a limited-time currency can shape player behavior.
The Only Two Earning Paths
Danqing could be earned in only two ways: by completing event-specific daily missions and by completing normal daily challenges that also awarded Danqing. That narrow design meant players could not simply grind random matches for the dye. They had to engage with the event playlist and check the challenge page with intent. Why does that matter? Because limited-time events often tempt players to chase rewards passively, and Fortune and Colors rewarded deliberate routing instead.
Clash of Dancing Lions: The Event Playlist
The event-specific missions required players to enter Clash of Dancing Lions, a limited-time 3-vs-3 soccer mode. The roster was restricted to three heroes: Iron Fist, Black Widow, and Star-Lord. The rules were straightforward: put the ball into the opponent's goal to score. The team with the highest score, or the first team to reach 10 points, won the match. In the original run, Danqing missions did not require a win; participation was enough. That detail mattered because it lowered the pressure on players who were still learning the mode's movement, passing, and interception quirks.
The listed event missions were compact but valuable:
| Event mission | Danqing reward |
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| Complete 3 Clash of Dancing Lions matches | 100 Danqing |
| Intercept the ball 3 times in a single Clash of Dancing Lions match | 40 Danqing |
| Score 1 point in a single Clash of Dancing Lions match | 40 Danqing |
Those three missions alone provided 180 Danqing, but the full 1,000 total demanded sustained attention across the event window. If the missions rotated or refreshed daily, players needed to revisit the event page regularly rather than treating the mode as a one-time stop. The 100-Danqing completion mission was the safest anchor, while the interception and scoring tasks rewarded players who learned the mode's timing and positioning.
Daily Challenges Are Easy to Miss
Normal daily challenges became a second Danqing faucet during the event. Some, but not all, awarded Danqing alongside Chrono Tokens. These challenges could be completed in Competitive, Quick Play, or Practice vs. AI, which made Practice vs. AI a low-risk route for players who wanted to clear them quickly. The trap? Not every daily challenge rewarded Danqing. Players who claimed everything without reading the reward text could waste time on the wrong objectives. A simple habit helped: open the challenges page first, identify the Danqing rewards, then choose the fastest mode for those specific tasks.
Units Exchange: Catch-Up, Not Core
Starting February 6, 2025, and continuing through the end of the event, players could exchange Units for Danqing on the event's main page. This was intended as a catch-up mechanic, not a primary earning method. Anyone who completed the event missions and checked daily challenges should not have needed the extra boost. The exchange was most useful for players who missed a few days and wanted to ensure they could still claim every reward. In 2026, that original exchange window is historical and time-limited; if the event returns or a similar Fortune and Colors-style track appears, players should treat any Units exchange as a safety net rather than plan A.
Practical Takeaways for a 1,000-Danqing Track
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🎨 Start with the three-match event mission for 100 Danqing.
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⚽ Chase interception and scoring tasks in the same Clash of Dancing Lions sessions.
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📋 Check daily challenges before queueing, because only some award Danqing.
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🤖 Use Practice vs. AI for low-stakes daily challenge completion.
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🧮 Track progress in 100-Danqing increments; ten rewards equal 1,000 Danqing.
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⚠️ Do not assume every challenge is a Danqing challenge.
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💠 Save any Units exchange for missed days, not as the default route.
Fortune and Colors was not a complicated event, but it was a demanding one for completionists. The currency was tightly controlled, the event playlist was mandatory, and daily challenge reading was essential. For players reviewing the event in 2026, the lesson is simple: in a limited-time reward track, efficiency comes from knowing exactly where the currency comes from before spending a single match on the wrong objective.