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Marvel Rivals is an exciting 6v6 hero shooter that brings together both superheroes and villains. With a diverse roster of characters, each equipped with distinct abilities, players can choose their role to help their team achieve victory. Some heroes are easier to master than others, making the gameplay experience varied and engaging.
One of the more intricate characters in the game is Black Panther. He’s a thrilling choice but can be quite difficult to master, positioning him as one of the more challenging duelists to play in Marvel Rivals. The complexity also brings a rewarding experience for skilled players.
Updated December 19, 2024, by Seth Parmer: Black Panther’s gameplay has remained largely unchanged from the beta version of Marvel Rivals. However, his Team-Up Ability received a significant revamp, which greatly enhances his effectiveness, especially with the introduction of Psylocke into the lineup. The new synergy between these characters can create one of the strongest combinations in the game.
Black Panther Overview in Marvel Rivals
As a duelist, Black Panther is a remarkably intricate character. He’s one of the few difficult damage-per-second (DPS) options available in the game, requiring players to fully exploit his abilities for optimal performance.
Being a duelist means Black Panther’s primary goal is to inflict damage and secure kills. Players must understand his full range of capabilities and are strongly encouraged to utilize the game’s Practice Range. This is particularly important because he has relatively low health, compelling players to engage in close combat despite this vulnerability.
Black Panther Overview
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Health | 300 HP |
| Difficulty | 🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ |
Black Panther Team-Ups
| Team-Up | Characters | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Shortcut | Active |
With the transition from beta to official release, many adjustments have been made, including the Dimensional Shortcut Team-Up, which now serves a different purpose and offers significant benefits.
Now that Psylocke is part of the lineup, her abilities enhance this Team-Up. Instead of a simple teleport, this ability rewinds time, allowing players to revert to their previous state and recover lost health, creating a strategic advantage.
Black Panther Abilities
| Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Vibranium Claws | Black Panther delivers strong slashes with his Vibranium Claws, inflicting solid damage. |
| Spear Toss | Throws a Vibranium spear forward, creating a force field and placing a Vibranium Mark on contact. |
| Spinning Kick | Launches into a kick, also applying a Vibranium Mark. |
| Sprint Rend | Leaps forward, damaging targets; replenishes if used against marked enemies. |
| Subtle Step | Allows climbing walls by holding the jump button. |
| Bast’s Descent | Summons Bast to attack in a wide area, applying Vibranium Marks and refreshing Sprint Rend. |
| Panther’s Cunning | Increases damage output when health is low. |
| Wakandan Master | Allows time rewinding if paired with Magik or Psylocke, restoring health and repositioning. |
Black Panther’s unconventional toolkit demands agility and mobility for optimal performance. Knowing when and how to refresh your abilities, particularly Sprint Rend, is essential to excel with this character.
While Black Panther is a blast to play, you must remain focused throughout each match. A single miscalculation could lead to your character’s defeat. Prioritize mastering movement mechanics in the Practice Range before diving into actual matches with him.
Recommended Teams
For building a supportive team for Black Panther, Luna Snow stands out as an ideal partner. Her continuous healing allows Black Panther to maintain momentum on the battlefield. While he synergizes well with various characters, knowing the ins and outs of his playstyle is essential for success.
Magik, once seen as less critical, is now nearly indispensable. The ability to rewind time adds a layer of strategy that greatly aids Black Panther’s gameplay. Moreover, Psylocke complements Black Panther and Magik, enabling devastating combinations if executed correctly.
How to Play as Black Panther in Marvel Rivals
Despite a few ranged attacks, Black Panther thrives in melee encounters. His gameplay relies on quick, aggressive maneuvers in battle.
To ensure you effectively apply Vibranium Marks, initiate your assault with Spear Toss followed by Spinning Kick to maintain engagement and escape when necessary.
Black Panther Combos
- Spear Toss > Spinning Kick > Vibranium Claws > Sprint Rend > Sprint Rend
- Spear Toss > Spinning Kick > Sprint Rend > Spear Toss > Sprint Rend > Vibranium Claws > Sprint Rend
- Spear Toss > Spinning Kick > Sprint Rend > Sprint Rend > Bast’s Descent > Spear Toss > Spinning Kick > Sprint Rend > Vibranium Claws > Sprint Rend
Using Spear Toss as a starting point for combos ensures that Vibranium Marks are placed, making subsequent moves more impactful. Mastering this combination will lead to a stronger offensive while ensuring a tactical retreat.
Black Panther demands constant movement and pressure on opponents. While executing actions is straightforward, the strategy surrounding them can be complex, especially for newcomers.
When to Use Bast’s Descent
Bast’s Descent is Black Panther’s Ultimate Ability that brings significant firepower into play. This ability can greatly influence the battle by providing considerable crowd control and damage output, while also refreshing Sprint Rend.
Utilize this ability strategically within your combo chains to amplify its effect. Being tactical about when to deploy it, ideally to create space or after an initial Sprint Rend, is essential for maximizing its benefits and ensuring success in matches.
