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While Wolverine may have an everlasting lifespan, mastering his abilities in Marvel Rivals is crucial for success. Understanding his strengths and tactics can significantly improve your gameplay experience.
As a Duelist character, Wolverine’s primary role is to inflict damage on opponents and eliminate them swiftly. His fighting style aligns perfectly with this role, as his adamantium claws enable him to dispatch enemies with remarkable efficiency.
Wolverine’s Statistics in Marvel Rivals
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- Class: Duelist
- Health: 350
- Movement Speed: 7m per second
Wolverine’s combination of decent health and his Duelist classification allows him to function effectively as both a damage dealer and a tank, providing a versatile approach in combat. However, he may struggle against opponents who engage from a distance.
Season 1 Meta Adjustments
In the recent Season 1 patch, Wolverine received enhancements to his basic combat capabilities along with a boost to his health. However, the damage reduction ratio provided by his Undying Animal ability has been diminished.
Here are the full adjustments from Season 1:
- Health increased from 300 to 350.
- Undying Animal damage reduction ratio decreased from 50% to 40%.
Wolverine’s Weaponry
Wolverine wields his iconic adamantium claws, which facilitate a singular style of melee attack, differing from other Duelist characters like Magik who have multiple options.
These claws are not only swift but also gain potency as Wolverine builds rage during combat. The specifics of his Savage Claw attack are detailed below:
Weapon Type | Melee |
Distance | 3.5m |
Damage | 15 damage per strike |
Damage Percentage | 1.5% of target’s Max Health + 0.045% for each Rage point |
Attack Interval | First 3 strikes: 0.27s, 4th strike: 0.84s |
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Wolverine’s Abilities
In addition to his formidable claws, Wolverine’s suite of abilities enhances his effectiveness in combat, allowing him to knock back foes, amplify his damage output, or heal himself.
Ability | Details | Effect |
---|---|---|
Last Stand | Damage: 50 Damage over Time: 20/sec Percental Damage: 10% of target’s max health + 0.3%/Rage point Range: 8m radius Knockdown: 1s |
Launches enemies into the air, dealing damage before they crash back down. |
Feral Leap | Damage: 35 Knockdown: 0.75s Berserk Duration: 4s Berserk Damage: 6/strike Distance: 3.5m Cooldown: 12s |
Leaps towards an enemy and slams them down, activating Berserk Claw Strike. |
Undying Animal | Duration: 5s Damage Boost: 40% Cooldown: 16s |
Reduces incoming damage significantly. |
Vicious Rampage | Damage: 15 Speed: 44m/sec Max Distance: 7.5m Cooldown: 3s |
Dashes forward, delivering a vicious claw strike. |
Regenerative Healing Factor (Passive) | Bonus Health: 150 – 300 Duration: 3s Cooldown Reduction per KO: 10s Cooldown: 90s |
Heals and grants bonus health while removing debuffs, transforming remaining bonus health into a single heal after duration ends. |
Berserker Rage (Passive) | Max Rage: 100 Rage per Savage Claw Hit: 20 Rage per Feral Leap Snatch: 20 Rage per Berserk Claw Strike: 7 Rage Gain from Damage Taken: 3 Rage Gain per Second Taken: 2 |
Boosts Claw Strike damage and bonus health from the Regenerative Healing Factor. |
Metal Cannonball (Team-Up Ability) | Team Up: Hulk Max Duration: 5s Cooldown: 3s when not thrown / 15s after thrown |
Team up with Hulk to perform a powerful forward throw. |
Effective Strategies for Playing Wolverine
Wolverine’s mobility may not be his strongest asset; instead, utilize his high health and close-combat proficiency to your advantage. To maximize his potential, engage directly in the heart of battles, relying on his Regenerative Healing Factor passive to mitigate damage.
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Once embroiled in combat, stay close to enemies and activate your Feral Leap to maintain aggression while building rage. Utilize Savage Claw strikes and Last Stand to finish off opponents quickly. Once one enemy is defeated, reposition using Feral Leap and repeat the attack strategy.
By prioritizing quick eliminations, you not only secure victories but also make it increasingly difficult for opponents to take you down.
In terms of team composition, consider positioning Wolverine as a melee tank or secondary Duelist to optimize team dynamics.
Optimal Team Composition for Wolverine
When forming a team around Wolverine in Marvel Rivals, the following characters make for excellent partners:
- The Punisher
- Black Widow
- Big
- Doctor Strange
- Rocket Racoon
- Hulk
The Punisher
As another formidable Duelist, The Punisher can deploy smoke grenades, giving Wolverine opportunities to execute devastating Last Stand or Feral Leap attacks on unsuspecting enemies.
Black Widow
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Black Widow excels as a ranged support character, providing necessary cover for Wolverine. Her attacks can help eliminate threats while allowing Wolverine to recover health and maintain focus on melee opponents.
Big
Groot’s wall-creating abilities are crucial for shielding Wolverine amid intense battles. By strategically creating chokepoints, Groot can render enemies vulnerable to Wolverine’s assault.
Doctor Strange
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Doctor Strange is an invaluable ally, providing shields and utility to protect Wolverine from harm. However, be mindful of team dynamics to avoid unintended damage among teammates.
Rocket Racoon
Although Wolverine has a built-in healing factor, adding Rocket Racoon’s healing and ranged attacks creates a synergistic balance, improving survivability and ensuring enemies face overwhelming damage.
Hulk
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The Hulk’s teaming ability enhances Wolverine’s combat strategy. While being thrown may seem unconventional, it compensates for Wolverine’s limited mobility and allows him to unleash damage effectively elsewhere on the battlefield.
Effective Counters Against Wolverine
If you’re struggling against Wolverine, consider these counter strategies:
- Iron Man
- Black Widow
Iron Man
Utilize Iron Man’s flight ability to keep distance from Wolverine. By maintaining aerial combat, you can steadily chip away at his health without putting yourself at risk from his melee attacks.
Black Widow
Similar to Iron Man, engaging Wolverine from a distance with Black Widow’s ranged capabilities keeps you safe. Evading melee conflicts ensures you can deal with Wolverine’s threat effectively.
With this comprehensive guide, you’re now equipped with the critical knowledge to dominate as Wolverine in Marvel Rivals. Happy gaming!
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