Mastering Assists in Marvel Rivals: A Guide to Support and Strategic Gameplay
Many Marvel Rivals players focus solely on securing kills. However, the game introduces challenges rewarding assists, proving trickier to obtain. This guide explains how to earn assists and highlights the best characters for achieving this.
Understanding Assists in Marvel Rivals
The Marvel Rivals stats screen displays kills, deaths, and assists. Unlike many games, dealing damage doesn't grant assists. Assists are earned exclusively by supporting teammates through healing, shielding, or incapacitating enemies (allowing allies to finish them off).
This system favors healers and tanks, making assist acquisition challenging for damage-focused players. To complete assist-based challenges, consider switching characters.
Best Characters for Assists in Marvel Rivals
Several characters excel at generating assists:
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Jeff the Land Shark: While not the most potent Strategist, Jeff's healing bubbles and stream offer significant support, increasing teammate opportunities for assists.
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Mantis: The premier support character. Her healing and Spore Slumber (enemy incapacitation) create ideal assist scenarios. The main challenge is securing her early in matches.
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Peni Parker: A strong tank option. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, making them easy targets for teammates, indirectly contributing to assists.
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Doctor Strange: Another excellent tank. His potent shield keeps allies alive, allowing them to secure kills while you rack up assists.
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Storm: The top Duelist for assist-seeking players. Her Weather Control enhances ally damage and speed, significantly boosting their kill potential and your assist count.
This guide covers achieving assists in Marvel Rivals and the most effective characters. For additional challenges, explore the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in Marvel Rivals Season 1.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
