Eager to find out who the characters in Marvel Rivals are? Marvel comics have a strong impact on pop culture around the world, including in Brazil, where various comics and media are produced based on the formula of the characters created by figures such as Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Now, the Chinese company Netease is producing a shooter-style game with the most charismatic figures from the universes of these American stories so beloved by the public in the game Marvel Rivals!
Scheduled for release in December this year, a panel at Gamescon, held in August 2024, revealed the characters that will be part of the game, which will be multiplayer in teams of six against six. The public couldn't have been more excited, since it was also said that they would be free! In today's article, you'll find out who the heroes of Marvel Rivals will be and a little bit about each of them! Shall we find out together?
Star Lord
Many people know Star-Lord for his Guardians of the Galaxy movies and he is the first to open the list of Marvel Rivals characters that will be available. His focus will be on damage per second, the famous "DPS" and his abilities will be similar to those in the movies and comics, apart from a few details that make him less OP and more like a combat game character.
However, always bear in mind that as a character focused more on damage, he will be an easy target for opponents and will need protection. Always make sure you have a good support team if you decide to use him in combat.
Hela
In the story presented by Marvel, Hela is the Goddess of Death, sister of Thor and Loki. She has impressive powers that are put to good use as one of the characters in Marvel Rivals. She is capable of dealing incredible damage, directly affecting her opponents' life bar, but according to beta players, the character is quite tricky to use in order to balance how strong she can be.
Namor
Namor is also another figure who has appeared in the MCU and is also one of the characters in Marvel Rivals. The half-human submarine prince here can use his trident to great effect, removing protection from enemies so that his teammates can attack them. He's not focused on damage, but he can also help out with his turrets, which unfortunately don't last long on the field. Invest in Namor as a support for your team.
Loki
Loki is another figure who needs no introduction. The charismatic God of Mischief, brother of Thor and Hela, is another of the Marvel Rivals characters who works extremely well in a support role. He heals and creates on-screen clones that, even if they don't look the slightest bit real, still manage to distract the enemy team well.
Although it's not the best healer in the game, it has a pleasant gameplay and some damaging blows, as well as the invisibility ability. If you play well with it, you can do a lot of damage!
Magik
Illyana Rasputina is a powerful mutant in Marvel's X-Men universe who became known as the sister of Colossus, a character who appears in various mutant animations and also in the Deadpool films. She goes by the codename Magik and is also one of the characters in Marvel Rivals.
The girl will function as a formidable DPS using a sword that will deal a lot of damage to enemies, as well as special powers that include teleportation and melee attacks. Players say she is very difficult to control, but once you get the hang of it, she becomes unbeatable. She has a noteworthy amount of extra life that other DPS don't have, without harming the damage dealt. So it's worth investing in Magik.
Groot
Groot is a charismatic figure who is part of the Guardians of the Galaxy and has won the hearts of fans for a long time. As one of the characters in Marvel Rivals, he occupies the role of tanker and promises to deliver a lot of resistance to help the team face the rival team, working very well when it comes to blocking enemies, although his size makes him an easy target. This can be easily compensated for by investing in an attack-focused team to get rid of opponents quickly.
Rocket Raccoon
Despite having great potential as a DPS, the raccoon from the Guardians of the Galaxy team is one of the characters in Marvel Rivals who works best as a support. In the game, his resources will cause a lot of damage to enemies, but he will also have healing abilities that will be very useful and a special power that can bring allies back to life called the "Battle Rebirth Beacon".
Luna Snow
Luna Snow may not be well known to fans of the MCU or more famous X-Men media such as animations, but she is already an old acquaintance of gamers who follow Marvel. She was created in 2015 for the game Marvel's Future Fight and has become very popular. She is a mutant K-pop singer with great charisma and impressive skills.
She is among the characters in Marvel Rivals as a support, because she can deal a lot of damage, but she also has the ability to heal allies effectively. Luna heals in areas with her blows and can heal more than one character at a time. If you need healing in your team, Luna is the right name!
Black Panther
Another well-known figure among MCU fans, Black Panther is next on the list of Marvel Rivals characters. He will be a very competent DPS in the game, fighting in a very agile way and using his claws as his main resource.
The king of the nation of Wakanda will have close-range attacks, which makes him a vulnerable figure on the field. Despite delivering what he sets out to do, he still manages to be less effective than other heroes in the game, unfortunately doing considerably less damage than Magik, for example.
Iron Man
And speaking of well-known figures from the MCU, of course Iron Man couldn't be left out of the Marvel Rivals characters! He'll have his famous shots from his armor that deal damage and he'll also act as a flying DPS, offering the player plenty of area damage and long-range attacks. He may be a little lacking in agility, but his other advantages will make up for it.
Hulk
Hulk is also one of the best-known figures to fans of the comic book giant in all possible media. The fury-fueled green giant may seem like an excellent choice at first glance, but he's a little weaker than he looks.
According to players, his blows lack more impact and there are more effective tanker characters than Hulk in the game. However, he is still a good choice among the characters in Marvel Rivals and can perform well in conjunction with another tanker and other damage-focused characters.
Spider-Man
If Iron Man couldn't be missing among the characters in Marvel Rivals, Spider-Man couldn't be any less. Webhead has been the most beloved character of Marvel fans for years and plays a very important role in the game as one of the best DPS available. He delivers agility and area damage with moves that rely on combos and webs to work, which makes him a little difficult to control.
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange is also among the characters in Marvel Rivals, much to the delight of fans of the wizard in the MCU and the comics. Here his role is as a tank and he can project a large shield, not to mention the area damage that the character is also capable of dealing to enemies. He's a great choice for a team with good DPS and a quality healer.
Magneto
If you have a character from the X-Men universe who is well known is certainly Magneto. Initially presented as a villain, he was built up into several layers as time went by and he couldn't be missing from the Marvel Rivals characters since he became so popular with the general public.
With his magnetism, Magneto will be an excellent tank in your team, using the metal in the environment to create structures that can be thrown at enemies to stun them or even cause damage. He can also project shields, which can be very useful in a team, however composed. A shield is always welcome!
Mantis
Returning to the members of the Guardians of the Galaxy who are characters in Marvel Rivals, we have Mantis, the alien who is pure cuteness and acts as a healer in the game. However, it's worth noting that her healing isn't immediate, but works over the long term.
If you need someone who recovers a lot of HP quickly, it's best to choose another character, but it's also good to understand that since Mantis heals a little at a time over a long period of time, this can give the enemy team a lot of trouble and makes her an excellent choice too! Choose wisely and build your strategy!
Peni Parker
If you're a fan of the Spider-Verse, you'll no doubt already know Peni Parker, the newest face among the Marvel Rivals characters. The girl is the brainchild of musician and writer Gerard Way, lead singer of the band My Chemichal Romance, and cartoonist Jake Wyatt, having appeared in a 2014 comic book showing an alternative Spider-Man universe inspired by the Japanese anime Evangelion. And anyone who knows this anime will know that giant robots and technology are a must!
In the game, Peni also has a costume that gives her psychic powers and is able to scatter traps around the battlefield that can cause considerable damage to enemies. She serves well as support by increasing the damage received by enemies, and is also very focused on defensive attacks.
Venom
Also in the Spideyverse is Venom, who was also brought in as one of the characters in Marvel Rivals. Although he was originally presented as a villain, today the symbiote is more of an anti-hero than anything else, and is much loved by the public.
Here he can be considered a tank with his 800 maximum life points, being very resistant to attacks, but there are those who will prefer to use him as a DPS since he is also a great assassin to use against the enemy team. It all depends on your gameplay!
Adam Warlock
Fans of the MCU know Adam Warlock for antagonizing the latest Guardians of the Galaxy movie and he wasn't left out of the Marvel Rivals characters. The young man functions as an extremely versatile support in the game, offering an incredible mass healing ability that revives all the members of his team when used, making him an excellent choice to take on a team.
Scarlet Witch
Anyone expecting to find Wanda Maximoff as a DPS will end up disappointed. Her attacks in the game aren't very consistent, dealing little damage and proving ineffective against constant healers like Mantis. However, it's as an area control support that the Scarlet Witch shines, stunning enemies with a blow known as "Dark Seal".
Wanda has long been known to Marvel fans, having appeared in various media such as films, series, X-Men animations, comics and games. She has a huge following of fans who will surely want to use her when they go up against an enemy team in Marvel Rivals.
Storm
X-Men fans will certainly not be disappointed to learn that Storm is one of the characters in Marvel Rivals. She focuses as much on providing support to the team as on causing damage to opponents, which doesn't make her the best in either area.
However, she manages to maintain a balance between consistent damage and the buff she can generate by controlling the weather, increasing the speed and damage caused by various actions. The mutant is great for teams that have solid strategies and good communication.
The Punisher
A lot of people would complain if Frank Castle wasn't in the cast of a fighting game, so of course The Punisher is among the characters in Marvel Rivals. He serves as a DPS causing a lot of damage with his blows and is also one of the easiest characters available for this position to learn how to play, according to the beta players. He solves things very easily by using his resources and blowing things up.
Captain America
Having a game with the Marvel name without Captain America would be something that fans would surely complain about, so of course his name would be among the characters in Marvel Rivals. The leader of the Avengers here acts as a tank with his famous shield, being able to block the most diverse attacks coming from enemies. It has a very simple gameplay and is suitable for all types of players!
Winter Soldier
Winter Soldier was announced alongside Captain America to please fans who wanted this duo of friends and rivals in the Marvel Rivals cast of characters.
He serves as an excellent DPS when using his mechanical arm, which appears to have an alien symbiote attached to it, as he appears to have dangerous tentacles from time to time. We don't advise enemies to stand in the way of a player who is using the Winter Soldier and knows what he's doing! The damage could be great!
Jeff the Land Shark
The next names on the list of Marvel Rivals characters haven't had much information released about their gameplays, but they have already been confirmed as part of the upcoming game.
Jeff, for example, is a cute land shark who has a long history with Deadpool and other characters from his universe and guarantees that charisma will not be lacking from him in the game.
Thor
Although it's not clear how he'll work in the game, Thor is the next name confirmed among the characters in Marvel Rivals. He is one of the best known to the public for being part of the main Avengers team, playing a very relevant and important role in the MCU. Thor is the son of Odin, brother of Loki and Hela and prince of the land of Asgard.
Conclusion
Marvel Rivals is getting closer and closer and with today's list we hope we've helped you decide which will be your main game when online matches are finally released and you can play with your friends. But what about them? Which character caught your eye the most? We want to know what you think, so let's hear from you!
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