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In Marvel Rivals, there’s a vast array of amazing characters to choose from, ranging from legendary heroes like Spider-Man and Captain America to formidable villains like Magneto and Hela, as well as morally gray characters like Venom and The Punisher. But what if you could control them all at once?
For those looking to fully explore character dynamics while healing and protecting teammates, the ultimate choice is Loki, the God of Mischief. As the prince of Asgard with a knack for scheming, Loki excels at creating chaos for his enemies while supporting his allies.
Overview of Loki
Loki is classified as a Strategist in Marvel Rivals, meaning your role is to keep your team alive with healing and utility. However, he is much more than just a support character; Loki can deal considerable damage when positioned correctly and can be quite elusive to opponents.
Remember that Loki relies heavily on setup; think of him like a turret character in other games. He thrives when allowed to establish a strong position, but is vulnerable if disrupted or forced to move while fighting.
Loki’s Stats
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250 HP |
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Difficulty |
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬛ |
Loki’s Abilities
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Basic Attack: Mystical Missile |
Loki launches a projectile that explodes upon impact, damaging foes while healing allies. Any nearby Illusions will also target the same enemy, significantly boosting both damage and healing when multiple Illusions hit. |
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Deception |
Loki becomes invisible, gradually healing himself while leaving an Illusion behind. You can reload and use both Doppelganger and Devious Exchange without breaking invisibility. |
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Doppelganger |
Creates an Illusion in the target area. Loki can hold up to two charges of Doppelganger at once, but creating more than two Illusions results in the oldest one disappearing. |
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Regeneration Domain |
Loki summons a glowing Rune Stone at his location, creating a healing zone for nearby allies while converting incoming damage into healing. The Rune Stones can be destroyed by enemies, and each active Illusion creates its own Rune Stone. |
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Devious Exchange |
Loki swaps positions with the selected Illusion. If targeting is unclear, the nearest Illusion will be chosen. |
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Passive: Backstab |
Loki’s melee attacks deal increased damage to enemies facing away from him. |
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Ultimate: God of Mischief |
Loki transforms into a selected ally or enemy, gaining all their abilities (excluding Team-Ups) and with their Ultimate fully charged. |
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Team-Up (Hela): Laufeyson Reborn |
If Hela is on your team, she enhances Loki’s powers. When Hela delivers the final blow to an enemy while Loki is respawning, he instantly returns to the battle at his death location. If he is still alive, he receives additional health instead. |
Though Loki’s abilities may appear straightforward, mastering the right combination requires practice and strategy. Whenever possible, maintain at least two active Illusions, ensuring they can observe potential enemy movements.
Your Illusions mirror your health, allowing you to use them as temporary shields. They also serve as your primary means of mobility through Devious Exchange, so it’s wise to position an Illusion on higher ground or in a concealed area for safer escapes.
Recommended Teams
Loki performs well on various teams but may find it challenging to keep pace with fast, aggressive characters like Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Venom. This challenge stems from his limited mobility and the fact that his healing is delivered through projectiles, making it tough to hit swift opponents.
Tips for Playing Loki
- If you anticipate entering a dangerous situation, consider activating Deception early to move around undetected while setting up your Illusions without interruption.
- Despite lacking direct mobility, use Regeneration Domain when positioned near your allies, weighing the risks involved. It’s always wise to keep an Illusion in a secure spot.
- Feel free to deploy Illusions mid-battle, whether to escape or facilitate healing and protection for teammates.
- If the enemy doesn’t realize you’re setting up, try standing still to blend in with your Illusions.
- Loki excels in Domination matches or playing defensively in Convoy or Convergence, but is at a disadvantage during offensive maneuvers. In these cases, consider switching to a more agile Strategist like Luna Snow or Jeff the Land Shark.
When To Use God of Mischief
To effectively utilize Loki’s Ultimate Ability, it’s essential to have a basic understanding of other characters’ Ultimates. Spend time in the Practice Range to learn about the Ultimates of characters like The Punisher, Mantis, and Magneto. With this knowledge, you’ll be prepared to change the game’s momentum with a sudden surge of damage (or healing, depending on your chosen ally).
