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Marvel Rivalsmay be similar tohero shooters likeOverwatchandOverwatch 2,but it brings something new to the table. The game has issues but does many things right, which explains why players are flocking to it. The game has unique and interesting heroes and villains from across the Marvel universe, but players may not know how to use them effectively.
Speaking of unique heroes and villains,Mantisis one Marvel hero who goes largely unnoticed. This Strategist hero can be an excellent asset for any team and will be the perfect choice to increase damage and heal allies during intense fights. Keeping this in mind, if you want to learnhow to play Mantis inMarvel Rivals, read on.
About Mantis in Marvel Rivals
Mantis empowers and heals heroes when they take too much damage. What is interesting about Mantis is that she can empower and heal multiple allies at the same time. As for her ultimate, she can make your entire team invulnerable for a few seconds, allowing them to push your enemies and keep them on their toes.
If you want a healer, there is no better option than Mantis. Unfortunately, while Mantis is a great Strategist, she is easy to dispatch, so you must avoid being out in the open to become prey to the enemy team.
Consume 1 LIfe Orb to heal an ally.
Spore Slumber
Mantis throws a seed spore that puts the enemy to sleep.
Allied Inspiration
Consume 1 Life Orb for a damage boost to an ally.
Consume 1 Life Orb for a damage boost to herself.
Soul Resurgence
Mantis creates a force field around her, healing nearby heroes and giving them a movement boost. Any excess healing results in bonus health.
Nature’s Favor - Passive
When Mantis has full HP, she receives a movement boost and a weaker health regeneration.
Nature’s Soul - Passive Team Ability
If Adam Warlock is on the team, Mantis can spawn in a cocoon where she was killed instead of returning to base. You have 12 seconds to pick where to spawn Mantis in this form.
Understanding the Life Orb Mechanic
The most crucial aspect to playing as Mantis is understanding how the Life Orb mechanic works, without which you will be held back from using the hero to her fullest potential. Considering this, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:
Essentially, you will need to manage your supply of Life Orbs wisely. Since Mantis' heals are tied to Life Orbs, focus on dealing critical hits to maintain a healthy supply. Most importantly, play around your team for the best possible outcome.
