Summary
Marvel Rivalshas been captivating players around the world thanks to its high-octane, fast-paced six-versus-six team gameplay. The game has been receiving a lot ofcomparisons to Blizzard’s team shooterOverwatch 2, and it’s easy to see the similarities.
One of the most prominent similarities betweenMarvel RivalsandOverwatch 2is ultimate abilities. These abilities are special skills that are charged as the player progresses during a match. Once charged, players can unleash their ultimates to do all sorts of things on the battlefield, from wiping out the enemy team with devastating attacks to powerfully buffing or healing their allies.
This list is going to be looking at ten ofthe best ultimates inMarvel Rivals. These ultimates offer a diverse range of abilities that can change the flow of battle in an instant.
10Spectacular Spin
Spider-Man
Spidey’s Spectacular Spinmove can be tricky to pull off successfully, asSpider-Manis a tough hero to master in general. However, if done right, this ultimate can take down multiple enemies at once.
Even if players don’t manage to take anyone out with the Spectacular Spin, Spidey can still stun them. This leaves the enemy open to attack. If the player’s teammates are in the area when the ultimate is used, they can take advantage of the stunned effect and quickly eliminate the other team.
9Fate Of Both Worlds
Luna Snow
Luna Snowarguably has the best ultimate for a Strategist in the game, as she can heal or buff her allies while remaining almost invulnerable. It also comes with a little dance number, which is a nice touch for her K-pop persona. When Luna activates herFate of Both Worldsultimate, she starts to dance and forms a circle around her. Allies in the circle will receive healing or a boost to damage, depending on which option Luna uses. Luna can be moved as she dances, so she can follow her allies around the battlefield.
While Luna can be eliminated while she is using her ultimate, it is incredibly difficult to do so, especially if she is healing. Her health continuously regenerates, so regular attacks aren’t strong enough to take her out. Other ultimates that deal very high damage at once can be dangerous to Luna while she is using Fate of Both Worlds, so be sure to stay attentive in case the enemy team tries to solo ult her.
8Galactic Legend
Star-Lord
Star-Lord’sultimate ability has similarities to Soldier: 76’s fromOverwatch 2, as it automatically locks onto enemies as he shoots. However,Galactic Legendis arguably all the more effective, as it is remarkably quick and Star-Lord can freely fly around the map as he shoots.
This is a great ultimate to use against Strategists and Duelists, as their health pools are smaller than the Vanguard class. Because of this, Star-Lord’s ultimate can eliminate these classes quickly and efficiently. That being said, this skill isn’t as effective against Vanguards, who have larger health pools. It will take more shots to bring down a Vanguard with Galactic Legend, but if their health is already low, it is possible to do so.
7Karmic Revival
Adam Warlock
Adam Warlockisn’t the easiest Strategist hero to play, but for those who have the patience to get to grips with his skill set, he can be incredibly helpful as a supporting character during a battle. TheKarmic Revivalultimate allows Adam to revive any fallen enemies on the battlefield in a similar way to how Mercy players used to be able to mass-resurrect teammates back inOverwatch 1.
It can be tough to time Adam’s ultimate to resurrect as many teammates as possible, but it can be useful — even when only resurrecting one teammate — as bringing any ally back to life can change the flow of battle immediately.
6Omega Hurricane
Storm
X-Men memberStormhas a particularly powerful ultimate ability inMarvel Rivals. When activated, Storm’sOmega Hurricanedrags nearby enemies together. It also deals damage via the electricity bolts generated from the hurricane.
This is not only a great ultimate in its own right, but it’s also a fantastic ultimate when combined with other teammate skills. When Storm draws in the enemy and starts wounding them with Omega Hurricane, her allies can take them out with greater ease, as they are all in the same place.
5Dance Of The Butterfly
Psylocke
PsylockeinMarvel Rivalshas a lot of similarities to Genji fromOverwatch 2, as she has a ninja style and weapon set, using a katana sword and shurikens. However, her ultimate is a lot easier to use, though it is still incredibly powerful.
When using Psylocke’s ultimate, the player selects an area and automatically starts cutting through enemies with her psionic katana. This can easily wipe out an enemy team if they are caught in Psylocke’s attack area, especially Duelists and Strategists due to their lower health bars.
4Invincible Pulse Cannon
Iron Man
Iron Man’s Invincible Pulse Cannonis another ultimate that can obliterate the enemy team if timed correctly. WhenIron Manfires his pulse cannon, the enemy sees an exclamation mark warning them of where the projectile will hit. If they don’t get out of the way in time, the cannon has the power to take out everyone in the blast zone.
The impactful nature of this ultimate makes it one of the best inMarvel Rivals, though players will need to practice with Iron Man to make their ultimate count every time.
3It’s Jeff
Jeff The Land Shark
One of the cutest and most unexpected heroes inMarvel RivalsisJeff The Land Shark. This cuddly shark puppy is a Strategist hero who heals, but his ultimate has gained a fair amount of attention due to its offensive effectiveness.
When using theIt’s Jeffultimate, the player creates a whirlpool of water and directs it where they want it to go. Whoever gets caught in the whirlpool — both allies and enemies alike — are swallowed by Jeff. Enemies will receive continuous damage over the five or six seconds that they remain in Jeff’s mouth.
Jeff can spit out enemies at any time in those few seconds, which has led a lot of players to start swallowing enemies and throwing them off the map. This is a surprisingly effective tactic, though it can also lead to the loss of allies if Jeff decides to spit everyone off the map.
It’s Jeff is definitely one of the best ultimates in the game, as not only can it lead to some impressive kills, but it’s also a lot of fun.
2Reality Erasure
Scarlet Witch
Scarlet Witch, aka. Wanda Maximoff, is a Duelist character whose magic can deal out some hefty damage. However, it is her ultimate that is the most dangerous aspect of her character. TheReality Erasureultimate is a bit similar to D.Va’s Self Destruct ultimate inOverwatch 2, as it is an explosive ability that can take out a lot of enemies. There are a few seconds where the enemy has the chance to get away from the danger zone — indicated by an exclamation mark — but if they aren’t able to, Wanda will obliterate everyone and everything within range, causing them to explode into red dust.
As with D.Va’s ultimate, Reality Erasure is all about timing and positioning. The ability can completely miss its targets if it isn’t timed right, but the area that the player chooses to use it in also counts. Wanda is also vulnerable when using this ability, which makes correct positioning all the more crucial. With a bit of practice, players can strike fear into the enemy team when they hear Wanda unleash her Reality Erasure ultimate.
1God Of Mischief
Loki
Loki’sultimate ability is the most versatile inMarvel Rivals, which is why he wins the top spot on this list. TheGod of Mischiefultimate allows him to turn into any enemy or ally and use any of their powers (minus the Team Up powers). He is immediately able to use their ultimate when he shapeshifts, which can completely turn a game around.
Though similar to Echo’s ultimate fromOverwatch 2, Loki’s ability is all the more versatile as he can choose to change into an ally or an enemy, depending on what is needed at that moment for the team. Because of this, a skilled Loki player can adapt to any kind of battle with their ultimate. There are many possibilities for Loki when using the God of Mischief skill, making it the best and most multifaceted ultimate ability inMarvel Rivals.
