How to Solve Every Challenge in Marvel Cosmic Invasion

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Marvel Cosmic Invasion offers more content than most other beat ’em ups, with plenty of optional challenges to complete beyond just finishing the main story.

Each level in Marvel Cosmic Invasion has three unique challenges, often involving using specific heroes in certain ways. These challenges can be tough, but here’s how to complete them all.

New York City, Road To Annihilation

Image: Nova flying over swarming bugs in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Challenge	How To Complete
Hit 3 enemies with a single web-swing kick using Spider-Man	Wait for a crowd to gather, jump, and attack to web-swing, hitting three enemies at once.
Defeat 10 enemies using Nova’s Energy Beam	Use Nova’s projectile attack to take out enemies. Softening them with punches first makes this easier.
Avoid damage from swarming bugs	Flying heroes like Nova can stay in the air to avoid the bugs, making this challenge straightforward if you pick the right hero.

Helicarrier, Operation Jailbreak

Image: Helicarrier turrets in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Challenge	How To Complete
Hit 3 enemies with a single electro-charge attack using Iron Man	Hold down the attack button to perform the electric orb attack when several enemies are nearby.
Toss 5 enemies into a pit using Captain America	Use Captain America’s shield throw to knock enemies off the edges—wait for the elevator section where enemies spawn in tight groups.
Defeat 15 enemies using Helicarrier’s turrets	Activate turrets by hitting them when they appear, then let them shoot enemies as you proceed.

Savage Land, Rumble In The Jungle

Image: Dinosaur stampede in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Challenge	How To Complete
Defeat 5 enemies using She-Hulk’s throw	Use She-Hulk’s grab move to throw enemies into pits; the level has plenty of opportunities with pits around.
Hit 5 enemies with Storm’s special attack	Use Storm’s lightning attack when enough enemies are close, especially in the second half of the level.
Avoid damage from the dinosaur stampede	Play as Storm and dodge the red warning signals when dinosaurs charge, staying airborne to avoid damage.

Wakanda, Battle For Birnin Zana

Image: Wakanda cells with mutants.

Challenge	How To Complete
Defeat the mission’s boss using Black Panther	Deal the final blow to Klaww while playing as Black Panther.
Hit 3 enemies with a single shield throw using Captain America	Wait until enemies are grouped before throwing the shield to ricochet it between them.
Destroy bug pods before they spawn 25 enemies	Destroy the green bug pods as they appear to prevent them from releasing more enemies.
Note: There are only two mutants to free; smash all cells you come across during your path.

Blue Area Of The Moon, Full Moon Of The Insectoids

Image: Dinosaur stampede in Marvel Cosmic Invasion.

Challenge	How To Complete
Defeat 5 enemies with a single special attack from Storm	Use Storm’s area lightning attack when enemy groups are clustered.
Defeat 10 enemies with Wolverine’s feral throw	Use Wolverine’s grab-and-throw attack on enemies, which counts even if you just latch onto them and mash the attack button afterward.
Rescue all mutants	Smash all cells with mutants inside, with only two mutants total in this level.
Avoid damage from the dinosaur stampede	Use Storm or another flying hero to dodge the charging dinosaurs, avoiding damage when they give warning signals.

Wakanda, Return Of The King

Image: Wakanda scene with missing cosmic cubes.

Challenge	How To Complete
Defeat the mission’s boss using Wolverine	Deal the final blow to Phoenix while playing as Wolverine.
Defeat 10 enemies with Nova’s special attack	Use Nova’s explosion attack on groups of enemies.
Avoid damage from Galactus’ debris	Watch for Galactus’ debris flying through the background and avoid their impact zones.
Capture the Cosmic Cube while dealing with Galactus’ interference	Use agile characters like Spider-Man or Rocket to hit enemies before Galactus can eliminate them with debris.

Hala, The Kree/Bugs War

Image: Kree drones and bug pods.

Challenge	How To Complete
Defeat 5 enemies with Rocket Raccoon’s grenades	Fling grenades, aiming for elemental or big damage effects.
Defeat 10 enemies with Captain America’s shield throw	Throw the shield at enemies, ricocheting when enough foes are present.
Complete the first section undetected	Use ranged characters to destroy drones before they spot you, especially in the narrow corridors of the Bifrost.

The Great Experiment at Sanctuary II

Image: Sanctuary II defense systems.

Challenge	How To Complete
Perform 10 parries with Phyla-Vell	Parry enemy attacks with her heavy move, which has a slightly different timing—try against all enemies you face.
Defeat 10 enemies with Iron Man’s special attack	Use Iron Man’s explosive blast on weaker enemies or groups to rack up kills.
Avoid damage from Sanctuary II’s attack systems	Watch the floor markings when the defense fires, and avoid standing in the danger zones.

Fort Galactus, Free The Eater of Worlds

Image: Galactus debris and cosmic destruction.

Challenge	How To Complete
Use Cosmic Ghost Rider’s machine guns to defeat 10 enemies	Unleash his rapid-fire attack to take out small or weak enemies easily.
Throw Captain America’s shield at 10 enemies	Use the shield to knock foes into pits or across the screen repeatedly.
Survive without detection through the first part	Stay hidden or destroy drones with ranged attacks, especially if you control a flying hero.

The Hive

Image: Larvae and spider-like creatures.

Challenge	How To Complete
Hit 5 enemies with one Nova special attack	Use Nova’s explosive attack to hit groups of small enemies simultaneously.
Slash 5 enemies with Phyla-Vell’s cosmic attack	Use her heavy cosmic slash attack on multiple enemies when they are grouped.
Avoid larva goo attacks	Identify the spider-like creatures in the background and stay agile to dodge their goo spit, best done with flying characters or ranged attacks.

The Final Rooftop Battle

Image: Cosmic storm and meteor shower.

Challenge	How To Complete
Toss 5 enemies into pits	Use character attacks to throw enemies into pits located throughout the final level.
Defeat the boss using Nova	Deal the final blow to Annihilus with Nova’s energy attack at the level’s end.
Dodge Annihilus’ meteors	Avoid the falling meteors by moving when warning signals appear, staying in safe zones or transforming flight mode.