Marvel Rivals is the new superhero team-based shooter on the block. It’s a fast-paced, action-packed game where you can play as your favorite Marvel characters. If you're new to the game, it can be a little overwhelming at first. But don't worry, this guide will teach you the basics of how to play Marvel Rivals.

To play Marvel Rivals, you'll need to choose a hero and join a team of six. The objective of the game is to complete various objectives, such as capturing points or escorting a payload. Each hero has unique abilities, and you'll need to work together with your team to win.

Choosing Your Hero

With a large roster of characters, it can be tough to decide who to play. My advice is to pick one or two heroes from each class and get comfortable with their abilities. The three classes are:

• Vanguards: These are your tanks, the front-line protectors of your team. Think of characters like Hulk and Magneto.
• Duelists: These are your damage dealers, the ones who are going to be getting the most kills. I personally love playing as Spider-Man and swinging around the map.
• Strategists: These are your support characters, the ones who heal and provide utility for the team. Characters like Doctor Strange and Mantis fall into this category.

Once you have a few heroes you're comfortable with, you can start to experiment with different team compositions. A good team will have a mix of all three classes. Want to know how many characters are in the game? Check out our post on how many characters are in Marvel Rivals.

Playing the Objective

It's easy to get caught up in the action and forget about the objective. But if you want to win, you need to focus on the task at hand. Whether it's capturing a point or pushing the payload, make sure you're always working towards the goal. I remember one game where my team was dominating in kills, but we still lost because we weren't paying attention to the payload. It was a tough lesson to learn, but it taught me the importance of playing the objective.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Marvel Rivals is a team game, and you're not going to win on your own. You need to communicate with your team, call out enemy positions, and coordinate your attacks. I once played a game where no one was talking and we got completely steamrolled. The next game, we all started communicating and we ended up winning. It's amazing what a little teamwork can do.

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