Marvel Rivals: A Strategist's Guide to Support Characters

In Marvel Rivals, choosing the right support character is crucial for team survival. While damage dealers often steal the spotlight, effective support units are essential for victory. This guide ranks the seven available support characters, focusing on their healing and buffing capabilities.

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The following ranking considers each character's effectiveness in a support role:

Rank	Hero
S	Mantis and Luna Snow
A	Adam Warlock and Cloak & Dagger
B	Jeff the Land Shark, Loki, and Rocket Raccoon

S Tier

Mantis excels as a healer and damage booster. Her orb-based healing and damage buffs, combined with self-healing capabilities and regenerating orbs, make her a powerful and versatile support. While her fragility requires careful play, her effectiveness is undeniable, especially for players skilled at headshots.

Luna Snow is another top-tier strategist. Her attacks offer both healing and offensive capabilities, while her Ice Art ability significantly boosts both. Her AoE Ultimate, Fate of Both Worlds, provides crucial healing or damage depending on the situation. Her ease of use and focus on positioning make her ideal for new players. However, her primary focus remains on support rather than direct damage.

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A Tier

Adam Warlock stands out with his ability to revive fallen allies using his Quantum Zone Ultimate. Revived teammates gain temporary invincibility, and the ability can be used repeatedly. His Avatar Life Stream heals allies, and Soul Bond shares damage and provides a heal-over-time effect.

Cloak & Dagger offers a unique support style. Cloak's attacks can heal or damage, while Dagger focuses on damage and applying Vulnerability debuffs. Dark Teleportation boosts ally movement speed and provides invisibility, adding strategic depth to the team.

B Tier

Jeff the Land Shark, while popular, lacks the potent healing of higher-tier characters. His straightforward kit, although beginner-friendly, proves less effective in extended battles.

Loki, a skilled support character, demands more strategic play. His healing and decoy summoning require precise positioning to maximize effectiveness. His Ultimate, shapeshifting into other heroes, is unique but complex.

Rocket Raccoon prioritizes utility and damage over pure healing. His Respawn Machine revives allies, but his kit leans more towards damage dealing. His effectiveness hinges on player skill and awareness, as his small size makes him a vulnerable target.

Ultimately, the best support character depends on individual play style and enjoyment. While this ranking provides guidance, personal preference should guide your selection.

Marvel Rivals is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.