Marvel Rivals: How to Play Black Panther

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Black Panther is a Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals who dashes in and out of the fight, dealing massive damage to the enemy heroes. Part of the Avengers in the iconic MCU, Black Panther is one of the most aggressive heroes in the game, and in the hands of a master, he can win almost single-handedly. However, like all heroes in the game, he also has his share of weaknesses and limitations.

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The hero has a steep learning curve, and while his abilities seem easy, executing them perfectly requires a lot of practice. But then again, once you learn the limits of the hero, you’ll be able to wreak havoc on the battlefield and make life difficult for the enemy team. Here’s a rundown on what you need to know about playing Black Panther in Marvel Rivals to make things easier.

Black Panther Abilities in Marvel Rivals

• Base Health: 300
• Difficulty Rating: 4 Stars
• Team Role: Duelist

In Marvel Rivals, Duelists can potentially deal the highest DPS, and Black Panther is one of the best heroes in this role. His base health is above average for the class, and he also has abilities that grant him bonus health. That, combined with his passive that increases his damage output based on health lost, makes him a deadly hero for your opponents to go up against.

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Black Panther has an above-average base movement speed of 7 m/s.

Here’s a quick overview of all of his abilities in Marvel Rivals:

Black Panther’s abilities on their own might not seem that interesting. However, when you combo them together, they not only deal massive damage, but they also get refreshed and allow Black Panther to gain bonus health while activating the bonus damage from his Panther’s Cunning passive ability.

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Black Panther’s get-in, get-out gameplay requires players to single out enemy heroes and chase them down. After getting the kill, you’ll want to look for Health Drops or ask your strategist to heal you before going back in.

How to Play Black Panther in Marvel Rivals

While Black Panther’s Subtle Step ability might seem weak, it adds a lot to the hero’s mobility. You’ll want to constantly use it to scout the enemy heroes from a safe distance without making yourself an easy target.

You can only use double jump after a wall run using Subtle Step.

Since Black Panther has two ways to apply the Vibranium Mark, you’ll want to use those abilities constantly. Both of them have low cooldowns, so you’ll constantly be able to keep the mark active.

You can play more aggressively if you’ve got Magik on your team. The Wakandan Master Team-Up power allows Black Panther to rewind time and return to a previous position while gaining bonus health based on the missing health. It has a long cooldown, so you’ll want to use it wisely.

Magik can also use the same Team-Up Power with Psylocke.

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Black Panther’s ultimate ability, Bast’s Descent, does decent damage in a large area, but that’s not its primary purpose. The ultimate also applies Vibranium Mark to all enemies hit with it, allowing Black Panther to cast multiple Spirit Rends without worrying about it going into cooldown. It’s a game-changing ultimate that you’ll want to use to target multiple heroes while contesting objectives.

Marvel Rivals: Black Panther Tips & Tricks

Here are a few essential tips to keep in mind when you’re playing Black Panther in Marvel Rivals:

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• Always use Subtle Step to scout the battlefield from above. This will let you find weak targets on the backline.
• Black Panther has a higher movement speed than most heroes in Marvel Rivals. Use this to your advantage to get behind the enemy lines when the game starts.
• Black Panther plays as a flanker, so you’ll want to target the enemy Strategists first. Make the enemy Duelists your second priority and Vanguards only when the rest aren’t a threat.
• Black Panther’s passive activates based on his missing base health. The bonus health gained from Spirit Rend or other sources won’t delay its activation.
• You can use Spirit Rend to dash down from above. Use this in combination with Subtle Step to pounce on weak targets from the high ground.
• Avoid chasing after heroes like Spider-Man or Iron Man. Black Panther relies on getting quick kills, and if you need to work too hard for a kill, it’s probably not worth it.
• Black Panther’s main combo is Spear Toss > Spirit Rend > Vibranium Claws > Spirit Rend. This combo can eliminate most Duelists and Strategists in the game.
• Against tanks like the Hulk, throw Spinning Kick between the main combo to reapply the Vibranium Mark and refresh Spirit Rend.

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There are few heroes in Marvel Rivals that are as aggressive as Black Panther. While the hero certainly takes a while to learn and master, getting off his combos feels extremely rewarding. The damage output when you land all your abilities can take the HP of the enemy hero down to zero in an instant.

OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Rating:77/100 Critics Recommend:88% Platform(s) PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC Released December 6, 2024 Developer(s) NetEase Games OpenCritic Rating Strong