Marvel Rivals is a great hero shooter that gets challenging fast. These tips will make it easier to hold your own.
Marvel Rivals has quickly knocked Overwatch 2 off its throne. Within days, the game already had millions of players competing against each other as their favorite Marvel heroes.
But those who have played it will find that, like Overwatch, the pots are grimly challenging. With so many heroes and play styles, where on earth do you start? These tips will make you a better Marvel Rivals player.
These tips are essential for Marvel Rivals
Whether you play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S or PC, these tips will definitely come in handy. They’ll help you win more pots with your favorite hero.
Heroes for Beginners
Every hero brings their own special skills. Some of them are just a little more complex than others. If you are still learning the game, you may want a hero that does not require too much concentration.
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It’s best then to choose heroes like Iron Man, The Punisher, Mantis, Rocket Raccoon or Venom. These heroes are very strong and not too difficult to play. Moreover, they all have very cool abilities.
Destroy enemy equipment
There’s a lot to watch out for in Marvel Rivals. Enemies, your teammates, the game objective. On top of that, certain heroes such as Rocket Raccoon and Moon Knight can place special equipment on the ground.
Try to destroy these as quickly as possible, as they provide specific bonuses to the enemy. The faster they are eliminated, the more likely you are to defeat the enemy.
Don’t be afraid to switch heroes
Marvel Rivals features a host of heroes, each one excelling in specific situations. Therefore, do not be too steadfast when you have chosen a hero. This makes Marvel Rivals unique, because in other hero shooters your choice is often fixed until the end of the game.
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If you find that your Spider-Man skills aren’t quite up to the task, switch to a hero your team has a little more use for.
Use Team-Ups
Certain combinations of heroes give you extra play bonuses. These so-called Team-Ups can be seen in the hero screen. These bonuses are particularly powerful and come in the form of extra health, for example.
These Team-Ups do not guarantee victory, but in dire moments you can use it to gain an advantage over your opponent. Especially since you can change your hero in the middle of the game.
Demolish
Another aspect that makes Marvel Rivals fairly unique is that large parts of the maps can be destroyed. This is very reminiscent of a game like The Finals, where you could also raze entire buildings to the ground.
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In Marvel Rivals, it has a tactical advantage. It allows you to create new routes to surprise your enemy. So don’t hesitate to blow up a wall for once.
Better no ‘randoms’ in ranked
Those with competitive spirit will surely have already found the ranked mode. This well-known mode is in all games nowadays and offers an extra element of competition. Namely, you compete to reach as high a rank as possible.
You better not do that in Marvel Rivals with “random” lobbies. Since it is essential to apply good tactics, it is better to play with people you can communicate with. Places like Discord are ideal for finding fellow players.
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