Ultimate Guide to Iron Fist in Marvel: Abilities, Tips, and More

Iron Fist stands out as a prominent Duelist in Marvel Rivals, joining the ranks of iconic characters such as Hawkeye and Wolverine. His primary strength lies in his melee combat capabilities, using his fists to deliver powerful strikes. To maximize his effectiveness on the battlefield, players must master his diverse set of skills and strategies.

With a health pool of 250 and a movement speed of 6 meters per second, Iron Fist is slightly less agile than Wolverine. However, when paired with a tank character like Venom or Captain America, he can significantly amplify his team’s effectiveness in engagements.

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Iron Fist’s Combat Techniques

Foregoing traditional weaponry, Iron Fist relies on his unparalleled fist-fighting skills. Below are his key attack types:

Attack Types	Stats	Description
Jeet Kune Do	Casting: Melee Damage: 32 for first 4 strikes, 55 on 5th Max Distance: 3m Attack Interval: 0.45s for first 4 strikes, 0.67s for 5th Max Pull-in Distance: 6m Cooldown: 1s	Deliver a series of strikes that decrease the cooldown of Block and Strike with every successful hit.
Yat Jee Chung Kuen	Casting: Melee Duration: 5s Max Pull-in Distance: 11m Dashing Speed: 12m/s Dashing Distance: 3m Damage: 19 per strike Attack Speed: 7 strikes/second	Dash towards an enemy and unleash a rapid series of strikes.

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Iron Fist’s Special Abilities

Iron Fist’s abilities further enhance his combat repertoire:

Ability	Stat	Description
Living Chi (Q)	Duration: 12s Bonus Damage and Movement: 30% Damage and 20% Speed Cooldown Reduction: -80%	Transform into Living Chi, boosting speed, damage, and attack range while reducing cooldown for Dragon’s Defense.
K’un-Lun Kick (L Shift)	Speed: 40 m/s Max Distance: 12m Damage: 30/35-70 Cooldown: 12s	Execute evasive and offensive flying kicks, increasing damage based on enemy health.
Harmony Recovery (E)	Duration: 3s Healing Rate: 100 per second Max Health Conversion: 50 Cooldown: 12s	Channel Chi to regain health over time.
Crane Leap (Space)	Cooldown: 3 charges, 1s per charge	Perform up to three strategic jumps for mobility.
Dragon’s Defense (Right mouse button)	Block Time: 1s Damage Reduction: 30% Cooldown: 15s	Assume a defensive position, absorbing damage and enabling a counterattack.
Wall Runner (Space)	Wall Speed: 9 m/s	Run along walls for strategic positioning.
Chi Absorption (Passive)	Bonus Health: 50	Gain bonus health through Chi absorption from defeated foes.

Team-Up Ability

Ability	Stat	Description
Dragon’s Chill (Passive)	Team-Up Bonus: 15% Damage Boost	Empowers Luna Snow’s ice abilities with Chi, creating a frosty ring that heals allies while damaging and slowing enemies.

Tips for Playing Iron Fist Effectively

Iron Fist’s gameplay revolves around a hit-and-run strategy. As a Duelist with relatively low durability, he thrives when accompanied by a hearty Vanguard like Hulk during longer engagement.

Iron Fist in action in Marvel Rivals — Image Source: Charlie Intel

Selecting your encounters wisely is crucial. Focus on isolated enemies who are out of position, leveraging K’un-Lun Kick for rapid engagement. This move, in conjunction with Living Chi, can deliver potent burst damage that can swiftly eliminate foes.

In situations where you are being attacked or caught off guard, utilize K’un-Lun Kick as an escape mechanism. Furthermore, Crane Leap and Wall Runner serve as excellent tools to maintain distance and evade dangerous confrontations.

Among Iron Fist’s abilities, Harmony Recovery is exceptionally valuable. It not only aids in healing but also temporarily enhances maximum health, allowing him to remain in combat longer and reducing reliance on other players for support.

If you seek to diversify your roster of Duelists, consider trying Hawkeye or Wolverine. Hawkeye excels in ranged damage, while Wolverine is formidable in close-quarters battles, providing different tactical options to suit your gameplay preference.

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