Unleashing Ultron: Skills, Gear, and Expert Tips!

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Ultron has joined the roster in Marvel Rivals, bringing a distinctive set of abilities that focus on strategy with high damage output and flight. Ever eager to exterminate all life, this cybernetic villain utilizes healing drones as his core skills. He can command these drones to assist his teammates with healing while inflicting considerable aerial damage using his formidable Encephalo-Rays.

In terms of gameplay style, he’s comparable to Adam Warlock, leaning more toward a damage-per-second (DPS) role. To maximize his potential and avoid being taken down mid-air, you’ll need to adjust your approach. Below, I’ll outline everything you should know about Ultron, including his abilities and some strategies for effective gameplay.

Ultron’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals

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Ultron’s ability set allows for long-range poking and a steady, though gradual, healing that can benefit multiple teammates. Being a flying character, he can ascend (L2/LT) and descend (L1/LB) as needed.

Here’s a breakdown of all his abilities and how they function:

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Ability	Effect	Button Input
Encephalo-Ray	Fires a precise energy pulse. The attack deals multiple small damage hits before unleashing a powerful final blast.	R2/RT/LMB
Dynamic Flight	Quickly dash in your direction and gain a boost in speed for a short time.	Circle/B/LShift
Imperative: Patch	Direct a drone to follow a teammate, continuously healing them and nearby allies. The targeted ally receives enhanced healing.	R1/RB/E
Imperative: Firewall	Deploy drones that provide extra health to Ultron and surrounding allies, particularly to the ally designated with Imperative: Patch.	Triangle/Y/RMB
ULTIMATE: Rage of Ultron	Summon Ultron drones to unleash a barrage of explosive Encephalo-Rays, harming enemies while healing allies within the blast radius.	L3+R3/LS+RS/Q
TEAM-UP: Stark Protocol (Iron Man x Ultron)	Iron Man grants Ultron an additional Nano Ray ability. Activating this temporarily enhances Ultron’s Encephalo-Ray, allowing for continuous firing of a piercing beam that damages enemies and heals allies.	Cross/A/C

Playing Ultron in Marvel Rivals

Ultron unleashing his ultimate attack — (Image credit: NetEase)

Although Ultron is categorized as a Specialist, his abilities lean heavily towards dealing damage. While he does offer healing options, they function as set-and-forget abilities, allowing you to focus on airborne attacks. This makes him better suited as a third Strategist rather than part of a support duo.

Currently, he may not be the top character in Marvel Rivals, but here are some strategies to help you play effectively:

Use Encephalo-Ray for long-range attacks: With no damage fall-off, if you can see an enemy, you can hit them. Use this to your advantage and avoid jumping into close combat.
Maximize Imperative: Patch for healing: This ability continuously heals a designated ally until you reassign it or they move out of range. To make the most of it, target a flanker Duelist or a Vanguard. For a clustered team, a Vanguard can benefit significantly from the area-of-effect healing.
Utilize Rage of Ultron primarily for healing: While this Ultimate seems powerful for dealing damage, it’s often more effective for healing your allies. Use it when your team and the opponents are close together for dual benefits, but prioritize healing if needed.
Maintain distance and use Dynamic Flight cautiously: Being a flying character, Ultron is vulnerable to attacks. Stay at a safe distance and use Dynamic Flight for maneuverability, but avoid using it at the first sign of danger, as it has a cooldown period.
Team up with Iron Man for enhanced abilities: Ultron’s Team-Up with Iron Man is one of the strongest combinations. The Stark Protocol grants him the Nano Ray, turning his Encephalo-Ray into a continuous piercing beam for 8 seconds that can damage enemies and heal allies. This synergy can help Ultron generate his Ultimate faster, increasing healing potential.