Marvel Rivals: 8 Best Ultimate Abilities, Ranked

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Marvel Rivals is primarily a hero shooter game, and, like its genre cousins, it’s all about picking the right character for the job. But let’s face it, sometimes the job calls for something a little extra. Something that can turn the tide of a battle in a heartbeat, something that makes you feel like a true Avenger. That’s where ultimate abilities come in.

They’re the flashy, overpowered moves that can transform your ordinary characters into cosmic juggernauts. But with a roster filled with so many heroes, who in turn have their own individual abilities, identifying the most suitable ones to complement your playstyle can be a daunting task. Here is a breakdown of the best ultimate abilities in the game, ranked by raw power and their tactical utility.

1 Feast Of The Abyss: Venom

Venom is arguably one of the most versatile characters in the game with a unique kit that gives him mobility, increased HP and a solid attacking sequence. His ultimate does not let down either and when activated, it enables you to morph into the ground and move towards enemies in symbiote form.

Once you are close to your opponents, you can launch from the ground and swallow the enemies , which massively drains their health. This ability is effective in crowd control as it deals massive damage to anyone caught in the eruption. It also provides Venom with a significant health boost, which can be of great help, especially if you are surrounded by opponents.

2 Fate Of Both Worlds: Luna Snow

Despite Luna Snow mainly being a support character , her kit also allows her to give out decent damage while attacking. Her normal attacks also heal her allies, making her a very valuable addition to any team. Her ultimate, however, is what truly showcases her icy prowess, although it requires some strategic positioning to get the most out of it.

When Luna activates Fate Of Both Worlds, she begins a dance animation which creates a large AoE around her that she can switch between healing and damage boost for her team members. This ability is a high-risk, high-reward maneuver that is particularly effective when the team has additional characters with high DPS to adopt an offensive attack sequence.

3 Goddess Of Death: Hela

Hela excels at range, with her primary attacks focusing on launching orb projectiles at enemies which do deal a significant amount of damage. Her ultimate enables you to ascend into the sky where you have the ability to unleash explosive projectiles at enemies , which enables you to effectively control an area.

The explosives have a wide AoE that ensures you get a good range of enemies, while the sheer damage output can even one-shot enemies . Floating that high in the air also protects you from getting hit by opponents. However, keep in mind that if the ability wears off in enemy territory, it can leave you exposed to a counterattack.

4 God Of Mischief: Loki

Like in the movies, Loki is the quintessential trickster, and the game has a unique way of blending this concept into his ultimate. His ability, God of Mischief, allows him to transform into any other character on the field , gaining access to all of their abilities (including their ultimate) for a short duration.

This makes Loki a very versatile character, as he can adapt to any situation by copying the abilities of another character, even his opponents. This ability can be very effective to dynamically change your team composition mid-game and counter their attacks, especially if you find yourself having a weaker team composition than your opponents.

5 Omega Hurricane: Storm

Storm is a Duelist character who manipulates the weather. Her standard kit is decent, giving herself and her team a unique damage and speed boost. Her ultimate ability, on the other hand, enables you to select an area on the map where she teleports and changes into a hurricane which deals significant damage to any enemy in its wake.

The hurricane is not fixed to a single point, and you can move it around to target multiple opponents within that area (even low-flying enemies). This ability gives a good balance in damage, crowd control, and mobility. It’s capable of decimating entire enemy teams while also providing Storm with a degree of invulnerability.

6 God Of Thunder: Thor

Thor is a versatile Tank character who can be a menace to take down, especially when utilizing his Thorforce passive ability to apply shields. When you activate his ultimate, Thor soars high into the air, surrounded by a swirling vortex of lightning. He then descends rapidly, slamming into the ground and unleashes a powerful shockwave that deals massive damage to all enemies within a certain radius.

This ultimate is more than just a flashy move because, strategically, you can use it to clear out enemy clusters, prevent enemies from pushing you, or even finish off low-health opponents. You can also combine this ability with the awakened state by spending three Thorfoce points to give you an opportunity to get an added power and HP boost to bombard the enemy.

7 Meteor M: Magneto

When Magneto activates Meteor M, he can fly in the air and has the ability to draw in certain objects and enemy projectiles within a vast radius. These objects are then twisted to create a massive ball of matter which you can in turn lob at enemies. The ball causes a significant amount of damage within a large AoE.

The damage potential of the ball increases with the amount of objects collected before it is thrown and even has the potential to instantly kill enemies . You can also use it to clear obstacles or even launch a counterattack on enemies who are pushing towards your team.

8 Invincible Pulse Canon: Ironman

Iron Man’s ultimate ability in the game is a devastating AoE attack that is initiated by a short charge of his repulsor cannon to maximum capacity when activated. Once fully charged, he unleashes a devastating energy blast that travels across the entire battlefield , dealing massive damage to all enemies in its path.

Given that Iron Man is a flying character in the game, this concentrated beam of energy is perfect for breaking through enemy defenses or securing a crucial objective. One major drawdown to this ability is that it does leave Iron Man vulnerable to attacks during the charging phase and so timing is crucial to maximize its effectiveness.