"Mastering Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals: Tips and Strategies"

Marvel Rivals has truly delivered a thrilling hero-shooter experience, showcasing a wealth of diverse gameplay and stunning visuals through its roster of characters. As the game progresses through its lifecycle, new characters continue to be introduced, enriching the gameplay further. Season 1 brings iconic heroes from the Fantastic Four franchise, including the highly anticipated Mister Fantastic.

Among the varied cast of Marvel Rivals, Mister Fantastic stands out as a dualist character, excelling in mobility and contributing significantly to the team's damage output. His unique ability to grab and pull himself towards allies or enemies is key to his effectiveness. With each new duelist added to the game, there's excitement about how they might alter the meta and whether they'll become top-tier duelists across the game's diverse maps.

Quick Links

• Mister Fantastic's Primary Attack in Marvel Rivals

• Mister Fantastic's Abilities in Marvel Rivals

  • Reflexive Rubber
  • Flexible Elongation
  • Distended Grip
  • Wedded Harmony
  • Elastic Strength
  • Brainiac Bounce

• Tips for Playing Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals

  • Flexible Reflection
  • Rushing Reflexive Rubber

Mister Fantastic's Primary Attack in Marvel Rivals

A stellar duelist in Marvel Rivals requires a formidable primary attack. Mister Fantastic's primary attack, Stretch Punch, may lack a secondary attack type but offers surprising versatility. It consists of a three-strike combo, with the first two strikes delivered by a single fist and the final strike using both hands.

The versatility of this attack lies in its ability to deal damage even when the stretched arm is dragged through targets. Moreover, it can hit multiple enemies simultaneously, making it an effective area-of-effect tool. This functionality is reminiscent of Storm's piercing Wind Blade attack, which similarly affects multiple foes.

Mister Fantastic's Abilities in Marvel Rivals

Mister Fantastic comes equipped with a range of abilities that players should explore in the training room. These abilities contribute to building up a passive that boosts his damage output, becoming a formidable force when fully charged. Key stats to monitor include his health and Elasticity, which is displayed under the player's crosshair. Each of his base attacks generates 5 Elasticity, and reaching 100 Elasticity quickly is crucial.

With a base health of 350, Mister Fantastic enhances his survivability through shields, making him more durable than typical duelists. His difficulty rating of 3 stars positions him as a character not ideal for beginners but manageable for players willing to master his mechanics.

Reflexive Rubber

• Active Ability
• 12 seconds

Upon activation, Mister Fantastic transforms his body into a rectangular shape, absorbing all incoming damage while retaining mobility. When the ability expires, he launches the absorbed damage as an attack directed by the player's reticle.

Flexible Elongation

• Active Ability
• 3 seconds
• 30 Elasticity Generated

Activating this ability grants Mister Fantastic a shield, boosting his health to 425. He can pull himself towards a target, dealing damage to enemies or granting a shield to allies. This dual functionality allows players to either attack weakened foes or support teammates, with the ability having two charges for strategic use.

Distended Grip

• Active Ability
• 6 seconds
• 30 Elasticity Generated

This versatile ability enables Mister Fantastic to stretch and grab a target, offering three strategic options: Dash, which pulls him towards the target without a shield, and Impact, which pulls the enemy towards him, dealing additional damage. If another enemy is in sight, Mister Fantastic can grab and slam two enemies together, maximizing damage output.

Wedded Harmony

• Team-Up Ability
• 20 seconds

This ability activates only when Invisible Woman is on the team, healing Mister Fantastic's lost health without adding shields. It enhances his survivability between shield uses and complements teams with Fantastic Four members, given Invisible Woman's strategic role.

Elastic Strength

• Passive Ability

Each ability use increases Mister Fantastic's Elasticity, boosting his damage output. Once maxed out, he undergoes a Hulk-like transformation, significantly increasing his attack damage and providing a substantial shield. This shield decays over time, but its residual effects remain even after transformation ends, incentivizing players to maximize damage output during this state.

Brainiac Bounce

• Ultimate Ability

Mister Fantastic's ultimate ability sees him leap into the air and crash down, dealing damage within a designated area. He can bounce repeatedly, making this ability devastating against grouped enemies. While mastering some ultimates in Marvel Rivals can be challenging, Brainiac Bounce is straightforward and impactful.

Tips for Playing Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals

Despite being a duelist, Mister Fantastic can be incredibly resilient thanks to his damage mitigation and easy access to shields. His passive ability further enhances his tankiness, making him a formidable presence on the battlefield.

Flexible Reflection

A potent combo involves using Flexible Elongation followed by Reflexive Rubber. This sequence not only grants shields to Mister Fantastic and an ally but also allows him to absorb enemy damage before unleashing it. This can be overwhelming for less experienced opponents, providing a strategic advantage.

Rushing Reflexive Rubber

Utilizing Reflexive Rubber strategically can accelerate building the Elastic Strength passive, leading to more frequent use of his inflated state. This enhances his presence on objectives and boosts team damage output. His shield can stack with other sources, such as two uses of Flexible Elongation, potentially reaching a total health pool of 950, placing him among the game's characters with the highest health.