Marvel Rivals Memento Mori Achievement Guide

Memento Mori is one of the new map-specific achievements connected to Thebes in Marvel Rivals. Its requirement is simple: use one emote in front of Apocalypse's Sarcophagus. The difficulty comes from loading the correct map, reaching the correct section during a live Convoy match, finding the sarcophagus beside an active spawn route, and completing the emote without being eliminated.

The sarcophagus is located in the final outdoor portion of Thebes, near the archway that contains a spawn room. Players moving from the indoor tomb section toward the last exterior area can find it close to that transition. The exact approach differs for attackers and defenders because spawn access and objective direction are reversed.

This guide explains the full process without asking players to sabotage a Competitive match. It covers queue selection, location recognition, safe timing, emote setup, achievement tracking, and useful steps if the first attempt does not register.

Achievement Requirement

The task is to perform any emote in front of Apocalypse's Sarcophagus while playing on Thebes in a valid match. The available guide evidence indicates that Quick Match and Competitive can count, while custom exploration may not award the achievement.

Quick Match is the better choice. Competitive games have higher stakes, and pausing near a side location can harm the team. Complete the achievement in a low-pressure queue when possible.

The sarcophagus interaction does not require a specific hero or special emote. Equip a short, clear emote before queueing. A long animation increases exposure and is harder to repeat.

Do not rely on a spray. The requirement specifically calls for an emote.

Use Quick Match (Thebes) While Available

After the map's July 23 launch, Marvel Rivals provides a temporary Quick Match (Thebes) queue that guarantees the new Convoy map. This removes the need to wait for Thebes in the general map rotation.

Use the focused queue while it remains active. Map-specific queues are usually temporary and may disappear after the launch period.

If the focused option is no longer available, queue for standard Quick Match and wait until Thebes appears. Do not repeatedly abandon matches on other maps, since leaving can affect teammates and may create penalties.

Thebes can be identified by its Egyptian monumental setting and the Faith-Harvesting Engine Convoy objective.

Prepare the Emote Before Queueing

Open the hero customization or communication wheel and confirm at least one emote is equipped. Do this before entering the match.

Choose an emote with a short activation and an obvious animation. If the achievement fails to register, a clearly visible emote makes it easier to distinguish a tracking issue from selecting the wrong communication command.

Remember the input location on the wheel. Searching through menus beside the sarcophagus wastes time and increases the chance of being attacked.

If the game allows hero-specific emote loadouts, verify the hero you expect to use. Switching heroes during the match can change available cosmetics.

Where Apocalypse's Sarcophagus Is Located

The sarcophagus is in the outdoor final section of the Convoy route. It sits through or near an archway associated with a spawn room, not in the early opening area.

A reliable orientation method is to move through the match normally until reaching the transition from the indoor tomb section to the final outdoor area. Near the doorway leading outside, look for the nearby archway and spawn-room structure. Apocalypse's Sarcophagus is positioned in front of the room inside that archway area.

Landmark	What it tells you
Faith-Harvesting Engine	Confirms the Thebes Convoy objective
Indoor tomb section	You are approaching the correct final transition
Doorway to outdoor final area	Search nearby instead of continuing far forward
Archway with spawn room	The sarcophagus is directly associated with this location
Apocalypse visible in the sarcophagus	You have reached the achievement target

Do not confuse decorative coffins, statues, or wall reliefs elsewhere on the map with the achievement object. The target visibly contains Apocalypse.

Attacker Route

Attackers escort the Faith-Harvesting Engine through the map. The achievement location lies later in the route, so the match must progress far enough to open the final section.

Play the objective through the opening and interior phases. Do not abandon the team early to search an inaccessible final area.

When the payload approaches the indoor-to-outdoor transition, watch for the archway near the spawn structure. Move to the sarcophagus only when the team has space or the fight has moved away.

Attackers should avoid leaving the payload during a close overtime situation. If the objective needs every player, finish the fight first. The achievement can be attempted in another match.

A mobile hero can reach the side area quickly and return, but mobility is not required.

Defender Route

Defenders begin with access to later sections and retreat as attackers advance. Depending on spawn boundaries, they may reach the sarcophagus earlier or encounter it near a defensive spawn route.

Use the pre-fight setup time to study the final outdoor area if the current spawn permits it. Locate the archway and remember the path.

Do not remain inside an enemy-restricted spawn area or attempt to cross a boundary that the game blocks. The sarcophagus should be approached from the legal playable area.

The safest moment is often before attackers reach the final section, during a clean team reset, or after a won fight. Return to the defensive position immediately after the emote.

Stand in Front, Not Beside It

Achievement tracking can be position-sensitive. Stand directly in front of Apocalypse's Sarcophagus, face it, and move close enough that the object fills a clear part of the screen.

Do not stand on the far side, behind the archway, or several meters away. If uncertain, perform the emote at two or three nearby positions across the front edge.

Allow the emote animation to begin visibly. Canceling it immediately through movement or damage may prevent credit.

Wait several seconds for the achievement notification. Some tracking can appear after the animation or after the match.

Safe Timing During a Live Match

The achievement should take only a few seconds, but choosing the wrong moment can cost the objective.

Good opportunities include the setup period, a moment after the team wins a fight, a regroup while opponents are far away, or time before the final engagement begins.

Bad opportunities include overtime, a last-player contest, an active enemy push through the archway, or a moment when allies need healing, shielding, or frontline presence.

Quick Match still has teammates. Complete the achievement efficiently and return to play.

If the location is heavily contested, wait for another opportunity instead of repeatedly feeding eliminations.

Which Hero Should You Use?

Any hero should work, so choose one that can reach the location safely and rejoin the team.

Mobile heroes reduce travel time. Durable heroes can survive incidental damage. Heroes with escape abilities can leave if enemies appear.

Do not choose an unfamiliar hero solely for this achievement if it makes the entire match harder. The location is reachable without a specialized movement ability.

Support players should wait until the team is stable. Leaving during an engagement can cause several deaths for a reward that could be completed later.

If the Achievement Does Not Register

First confirm that an emote, not a spray or communication line, was used. Then repeat it directly in front of the visible Apocalypse model.

Try several positions along the front of the sarcophagus. Face the object and allow the animation to continue for several seconds.

Confirm the match type. Use Quick Match or Competitive rather than a custom lobby. The focused Quick Match (Thebes) queue is ideal while available.

Finish the match before concluding that tracking failed. Some achievements may update after the round or return to the main menu.

Restart the client and inspect achievement progress. Avoid immediately repeating the task dozens of times.

Achievement Tracking Checklist

Use this order:

Equip a real emote.
Enter Quick Match (Thebes) or a valid Thebes match.
Reach the final outdoor section.
Find the archway and Apocalypse's Sarcophagus.
Stand directly in front and face it.
Activate the emote and let it play.
Repeat once from a nearby front position if needed.
Finish the match and check achievement progress.

This sequence separates input, location, mode, and tracking problems.

Avoiding Competitive Disruption

Although Competitive can count, there is little reason to use it when Quick Match is available. Achievement attempts can distract from team composition, objective timing, and communication.

If Thebes appears in Competitive naturally and the team has secured a safe moment, the emote can be completed quickly. Do not announce that the achievement matters more than the match.

Never remain at the sarcophagus waiting for repeated attempts while the payload moves. One clear emote is enough when tracking works.

Players concerned about rank should complete all map exploration achievements in Quick Match first.

Combining Memento Mori With Map Learning

Use the achievement run to learn the final section. Identify the nearby health pack, high-ground access, flank route, spawn boundary, and line of sight toward the Faith-Harvesting Engine.

The sarcophagus is more than a collectible landmark; it helps orient players near a critical end-of-map transition.

After the emote, practice moving from the archway to the objective and back to cover. This makes the achievement attempt useful for future matches.

Do not explore so long that the team loses the current fight. Focused map study works best across several Quick Match games.

Other Thebes Achievement Planning

Thebes includes other location-based achievements, such as Flawed Ascension. Complete one target per safe match rather than trying to visit every landmark in one round.

Create a short list before queueing and equip any required emotes or sprays. This prevents menu work during combat.

Prioritize achievements located near the natural objective route. Save distant or risky detours for matches with extra time.

The temporary map-focused queue is the best launch-window opportunity to finish several Thebes tasks without waiting for random map selection.

Common Memento Mori Mistakes

Using a spray instead of an emote.
Searching the opening area rather than the final outdoor section.
Interacting with a decorative coffin that does not contain Apocalypse.
Standing beside or behind the sarcophagus.
Canceling the emote immediately.
Attempting the task in a custom lobby that does not award progress.
Abandoning the payload during overtime.
Entering Competitive only to hunt the achievement.
Forgetting to equip an emote before the match.
Assuming no notification means failure before the round ends.

Cosmetic and Account Preparation

The achievement itself does not require a purchase. It only requires an equipped emote and access to a valid Thebes match.

Players purchasing Lattice or supported content for other Marvel Rivals cosmetics can review Topuplist and use the Marvel Rivals top-up page. Confirm the account, platform, region, product, and final order information before payment. Never share a password or one-time security code.

Do not buy an emote solely for this task unless the account somehow has no usable option. Check default and already owned emotes first.

Fast Completion Summary

Queue Quick Match (Thebes), equip a short emote, and play until the final outdoor section becomes accessible. Near the transition from the indoor tomb, find the archway connected to a spawn room. Apocalypse's Sarcophagus is positioned in that area.

Stand directly in front of the visible Apocalypse model, face it, and perform the emote. Let the animation play for several seconds. Repeat from a slightly different front position if needed, then finish the match and check progress.

The task is simple once the final section and archway are recognized. The main priority is completing it without harming the objective.

FAQ

What do I need to do for Memento Mori?

Use any emote in front of Apocalypse's Sarcophagus on the Thebes map during a valid match.

Where is Apocalypse's Sarcophagus?

It is in the final outdoor section, near the indoor-to-outdoor transition and an archway associated with a spawn room.

Which game mode should I use?

Quick Match is recommended. The temporary Quick Match (Thebes) queue guarantees the map while available. Competitive can count but should not be disrupted.