How to play Black Widow in Marvel Rivals: Abilities, ultimate, tips & more

As a seasoned gamer with over a decade of experience under my belt, I must say that mastering Black Widow in Marvel Rivals is no easy feat! Her low health requires meticulous positioning and quick reflexes to survive in the battlefield.

In the Marvel Rivals series, Black Widow stands out as an impressive figure. However, maximizing her abilities calls for both talent and tactical thinking.

As a die-hard Marvel fan, I’ve found myself captivated by the diverse roster of heroes in Marvel Rivals, each with their distinct talents and strategic pairings. If you’re more about stealthy maneuvers or sneaky skirmishes instead of head-on brawls, Black Widow could just be your perfect match!

Skilled as a renowned markswoman, Black Widow is exceptional at putting stress on adversaries from afar. Yet, her victories hinge upon the proficiency of her long-range strategies and adaptability in managing encounters where foes get too close.

Black Widow’s weapons

Weapon Stat What it does
Widow’s Bite Baton Casting: Melee
Damage: 45
Max Distance: 3m
Fire rate: 2 strikes per second
Strike with the enhanced electric batons
Red Room Rifle Casting: Single-cast direct hit
Damage: 120 damage per round
Damage falloff: Falloff begins at 10m, decreasing to 50% at 20m
Fire rate: 0.83
Aiming down sight times: 0.3s
Special Effect: Shares the same magazine with Red Room Rifle. Straight Shooter activates only after aiming down sights for a specific duration; otherwise, it will fire from the Red Room Rifle
Attack with the Red Room Rifle

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Black Widow’s abilities in Marvel Rivals

Ability Stat What it does
Electro-Plasma Explosion (Q) Projectile Speed: 100m/s
Explosion Range: 5.6m – 8m
Explosion Damage: 120 to 170
No. of Plasma Globules: 7 to 20
Plasma Range: 1.5m spherical radius
Slow Rate: -80%
Plasma Duration: 10s
Energy Cost: 2800
Switch the Red Room Rifle to Destruction mode and unleash an electro-plasma blast, damaging enemies within range and leaving plasma on the ground to Slow nearby enemies
Fleet Foot (L Shift) Movement Boost: 33%
Max Energy: 120
Energy Cost (Sprinting): 12 per second
Power Jump Energy Cost: 24 per leap
Energy Recovery Speed: 10/s
Dash forward and enable a powerful jump
Edge Dancer (E) Casting: Melee
Castingspinning Kick Damage: 35
Max Distance: 3m
Flying Kick Distance: 12m
Flying Kick Damage: 35
Flying Kick Stun Duration: 1s
Flying Kick Casting Window: 5s
Cooldown: 15s
Unleash a spinning kick to Knock enemies airborne. Landing the hit will allow her to zip to the target with a grappling hook for a second kick
Straight Shooter (right mouse button) Casting: Single-cast direct hit
Damage: 120 damage per hit
Fire rate: 0.83 rounds per second
Critical Hit: Yes
Special Effect: Shares the same magazine with Red Room Rifle
Switch the Red Room Rifle to Sniper mode to fire high-energy rounds

Team-Up ability

Ability Stat What it does
Supersensory Hunt (C) Duration: 8s
Afterimage generation interval: 0.5s
Afterimage generation interval afterimage duration: 3s
Cooldown: 30
Team-up Target: Hawkeye
Special Effect: The Afterimage generated by this ability cannot be critically hit
Hawkeye can share his Hunter’s Sight with Black Widow, enabling her to catch sight of and damage afterimages of enemies

How to play Black Widow in Marvel Rivals

In a challenging situation, it’s vital that Black Widow takes advantage of optimal placement for victory. To make the most of her abilities, try to remain on elevated ground or keep a safe distance from adversaries. Take them down with the Red Room Rifle when they’re exposed or in vulnerable positions.

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Instead of standing still for a prolonged period, try to move around frequently. Staying put makes it easier for opponents to locate you and attack.

Utilize her superior leaps and dashes to flee following the defeat of an adversary. As you advance, depend on firing from the hip with your weapon or employing your baton for nearby combat situations.

When I find myself in tricky spots or get taken aback by an opponent, a smart move is to fire off my opening shot, then trigger the Edge Dancer skill to push them back. After that, I quickly tap the ability button once more to drag them closer for another round of attacks. This combo can really swing things in my favor during tough encounters.

Since you’ve learned the skills to excel as Black Widow in Marvel Rivals, explore top-notch controller configurations and PC settings to rule your battles.

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2024-12-19 14:37