Summary
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Use stun abilities like Hulk's Radioactive Lockdown to immobilize enemies, leaving them open to attacks.
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Characters like Hela, Mantis, and Scarlet Witch possess unique stun abilities that can be strategic in battle.
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Ultimate attacks like Groot's Strangling Prison or Peni's Cyber-Web-Snare can stun multiple enemies, setting up for team attacks.
When the team is having trouble defeating an opponent who is constantly flying around the map and dodging attacks Marvel Rivalssometimes all it takes is a quick and easy stun skill. Locking an enemy in place, even if only for a few seconds, leaves them wide open to attack, making these techniques especially useful for dealing with highly mobile Duelists, or even Vanguards and Healers trying to support their team.

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While there are quite a few characters in the game that possess attacks that will cause Slow, being able to completely immobilize an enemy combatant is a bit rarer considering how powerful this can be. However, there are still a handful of heroes that can pull this off, making them a huge asset to their teams, helping to make everyone's job a little easier.
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Hulk
Hulk can jump back and stun enemies with radioactive lock
- Radioactive blocking: Emits gamma energy to render enemies immobilized and immune to all ability effects
When the Hulk isn't thanking his teammates or standing in the line of fire to protect his allies, he's able to unleash his Radioactive Lockdown, which can freeze an enemy in place for a few seconds. Being able to pull this off as a Vanguard makes Hulk incredibly useful.
Not only can he use it to shut down any high damage DPS enemies that give him trouble, like Star-Lord or Scarlet Witch for example, but he can also completely immobilize enemy healers who might be hiding behind teammates their more voluminous. . In fact, by using the Hulk's Incredible Leap, the green brute is able to get behind the enemy quite easily, meaning closing in on enemies is quick and simple, no matter how hard the target tries to hide.
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Hela
Hela can stun her opponents while preparing her other devastating abilities in the meantime
- Soul Drainer: Project an explosive Hel orb to stun nearby enemies
Soul Drainer can pin an enemy in place for a little over a second, but it gives Hela plenty of time to finish off her other abilities that come with long startup animations, especially her Piercing Night attack. At the same time, Hela can also deploy Soul Drainer when she plans to make a quick escape with Astral Flock, making sure she doesn't get shot down before she can take to the sky.
The only downsides to this ability are that it has a fairly short range and also a long cooldown, so it's definitely not one that should be wasted. However, when using the ability, it can help to try and aim the reticle above the target's head, as its curved trajectory will allow it to then fall directly onto it.
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Mantis
Mantis' Spore Sleep can send enemies to sleep, even when unleashing an ultimate attack
- Spore Sleep: Cast a spore to put an enemy to sleep
There are a few different ways Mantis' extremely powerful Spore Slumber can be used. First, Mantis herself can cast it whenever she is attacked, where it will be especially useful if the enemy is a melee combatant who will be sent into a deep sleep as soon as the Spore is cast.

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It can also be used to disable certain enemy finishing attacks before they are fully unleashed. While using it this way can take some practice since the range is pretty weak, as long as players get close enough, Mantis' Spore Slumber will always prove to be very helpful, especially given the long duration of the effects its. which can keep an enemy out of combat for quite a long time.
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The Scarlet Witch
Dark Seal is a unique ability, but quite difficult to use effectively
- Dark Seal: Touch a target to generate a force field that periodically stuns enemies within range
Dark Seal is the most unique stun ability in the game in that it takes more than throwing it directly at an enemy for it to work. When thrown out, the Dark Seal will last a moment or two before erupting into a small force field, and anyone caught in the barrier will periodically be stunned in place.
The best way to use this tricky ability is to get behind enemy lines by using Mystic Projection and then unleash it when opponents least expect it. This is an easy way to throw the opposing team off their game, while making it much easier for Scarlet Witch's teammates to land their shots.
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Groot
Groot's ultimate roots multiple enemies at once, which can be used in conjunction with his allies
- Strangulation Prison: Fires a massive cluster that pulls nearby enemies into its center and locks them in
Of course, Groot's only stun ability is his ultimate, Strangling Prison, which means it can only be used once or twice in a normal match. However, the ability makes up for this shortcoming by targeting multiple enemies at once. The way it works is that Groot will throw a wave of branches that will pull any nearby enemies into one spot, leaving them trapped and unable to move, essentially turning them into sitting ducks.
Groot's kit focuses on making him as much of a nuisance to the enemy team as possible, including this ultimate attack that can work wonders when used in tandem with other allied abilities. For example, if Groot immobilizes two to three enemies, the Punisher can use either the Culling Turret or the ultimate attack to wipe them all out in just a few seconds, and that's just one of the many combos that can be pulled off here.
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Parker pens
After stunning her enemies, Peni can surround them with her deadly explosive drones
- Cyber-Web-Snare: Throw a futuristic web that immobilizes an enemy or creates a Cyber-Web.
Multiple uses of Peni's Cyber-Web-Snare ability can allow her to play some mind games on her opponent. If the web is aimed directly at an enemy, it will wrap them up, leaving them unable to move and an open target for the rest of the team. If, however, Peni misses the enemy and shoots him onto a surface, he will instead create a Cyber-Web that will increase his movement speed.
Therefore, enemy combatants will have to quickly guess if he's going to try to shut them down with a stun or if he's simply looking to get a buff, which can cause a lot of anxiety among an enemy team. Once Peni has an enemy pinned down, it also gives them time to spread their own explosive spider drones around them to melt their health bar once they're freed.
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Squirrel Girl
Squirrel block will ground an enemy in place while squirrel girl will scratch them with acorns.
- Squirrel lock: Throw an acorn to unleash Squirrel Guards, imprisoning the first enemy hit.
Squirrel Blockade can be a bit difficult to use effectively, as it is too easy to completely overturn the ability. However, it's worth noting that this ability can be charged, so it's always a good idea to take some time when activating it, rather than throwing it out as quickly as possible.

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Once the Squirrel Guards meet their target, they will surround them, disabling their movement for a few seconds while the other characters take a few hits in the meantime. Considering how damaging Squirrel Girl's attacks are thanks to Burst Acorns, she can also make quick work of an enemy by herself when she catches an enemy by surprise with this ability.
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Luna Snow
Luna's ice ball makes her a healer that no enemy wants to go near
- Absolute zero: Throws a block of ice to freeze the hit enemy and restore health
Luna Snow is arguably the most annoying Strategist in the game for enemy teams to face, not only due to her faster movement speed and health regeneration, but also her stun capabilities. With the press of a button, Luna can throw a giant snowball to freeze a target in place, and since the ice shoots in a straight line, it can even damage enemies from long range when used correctly.
Of course, this ability is primarily about assisting the rest of the team and setting up free kills, but Luna can also activate it to get out of a dangerous situation. Either way, this ability can make life a lot easier for Luna's allies, while also acting as a lifeline for the K-pop star herself.

Marvel Rivals
Third person shooter
Action
Multiplayer
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December 6, 2024
- Developer(s)
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NetEase Games
- OpenCritic rating
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Strong