How To Get Assists in Marvel Rivals & Best Characters To Use

Mastering Assists in Marvel Rivals: A Guide to Support and Strategic Play

Many Marvel Rivals players focus on securing kills, but achieving victory often hinges on effective teamwork and support. This guide explains how to rack up assists and highlights the best characters for the task.

Understanding Assists in Marvel Rivals

The Marvel Rivals stats screen displays kills, deaths, and assists. Unlike many games, dealing damage doesn't contribute to assists. Assists are earned exclusively by supporting teammates through healing, shielding, or controlling enemies to facilitate an ally's kill.

This mechanic favors healers and tanks, making them ideal for assist-focused challenges. Damage-centric players may need to adjust their strategy to complete these challenges.

Top Characters for Assist Accumulation

Several characters excel at providing support and generating assists:

• Jeff the Land Shark: While not the strongest Strategist, Jeff's bubbles and stream offer significant healing flexibility, boosting teammate survivability and assist opportunities.

• Mantis: The premier support character. Mantis' healing abilities combined with Spore Slumber (which incapacitates enemies) make her exceptionally effective at securing assists. The challenge lies in securing her early in a match.

• Peni Parker: A robust tank option for players who prefer a less direct support role. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, leaving them vulnerable to attacks from teammates.

• Doctor Strange: Another strong tank choice. Doctor Strange's powerful shield keeps allies alive, allowing them to deal the finishing blows.

• Storm: As a Duelist, Storm's Weather Control enhances teammate damage and speed, indirectly contributing to a higher assist count.

By focusing on support and utilizing these characters, you can effectively increase your assist count in Marvel Rivals and conquer those challenging objectives. For more Marvel Rivals strategies, check out our guide on Chronoverse Saga Achievements in Season 1.

Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.