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Marvel Rivals features a large selection of heroes for you to challenge. Whether you’re engaged in a casual game or a competitive match, understanding your opponents’ weaknesses can help you shine as a key player on your team.
Spider-Man is one of the heroes you might face during gameplay. While he generally isn’t a major threat, a skilled player can turn Spider-Man into a formidable adversary. If he’s played well, he can quickly shift the outcome in favor of the opposing team.
How to Counter Spider-Man
When you encounter a skilled Spider-Man, his speed and agility are his most dangerous traits.
He zips across the map swiftly, so you’ll need either pinpoint accuracy or to select heroes that can effectively incapacitate him, allowing your team to score some hits.
Make sure to call out Spider-Man’s location frequently when he’s swinging or hanging in one area. If your team focuses fire on him, his health can drop quickly, so the more awareness, the better.
Smart Spider-Man players often move around enemies, pulling them closer for devastating melee attacks.
If you find yourself caught in close combat with him as a ranged or mid-range hero, it’s wise to use any crowd control or evasive maneuvers available, such as Scarlet Witch’s Mystic Projection. Alternatively, aim for headshots while mixing in some melee attacks to catch him off guard.
How to Counter Spider-Man as a Duelist
Scarlet Witch is recommended as an excellent counter against Spider-Man. Her primary attack (Chaos Control) can damage without needing precise aim.
Hold down the attack button and unleash a stream of magic at Spider-Man as he swings nearby. Her attack range works well in close to medium distances.
If he closes the gap and resorts to melee, unleash the Chthonian Burst ability twice, then use Mystic Projection to evade his assaults. This strategy will lower his health and make it easier for your team to finish him off.
Iron Man can also be a tough opponent for Spider-Man, thanks to Stark’s mobility, which makes him challenging to hit and able to deal significant damage. However, due to Spider-Man’s agile nature, hitting him accurately requires considerable skill.
How to Counter Spider-Man as a Strategist
Halting Spider-Man’s movement is crucial for Strategists, with Luna Snow and Mantis being top choices. Luna Snow is particularly effective due to her Absolute Zero ice attack, which can freeze Spider-Man and refuses to miss when he’s moving less erratically.
While Jeff the Land Shark can avoid Spider-Man through ground concealment, he may not greatly contribute to team efforts in neutralizing him.
The only limitation of Luna Snow’s Absolute Zero is that the ice projectile must hit, making it most viable during moments when he’s not darting around.
Mantis utilizes her Spore Slumber ability to throw a spore bomb that can put an enemy to sleep. This can effectively counter Spider-Man’s melee attacks and allows the team to land powerful strikes similar to Luna’s freezing ability.
Remember to aim slightly upward with Spore Slumber, as this ability has a steep downward arc and will drop more quickly than anticipated.
While Mantis lacks an ability to deal damage without direct hits, making it tough to hit a fast-moving Spider-Man, Luna Snow’s Ice Arts allows for some leeway in targeting due to its effectiveness even when not perfectly aimed.
Both heroes can use their ultimate skills to help keep the team healthy when facing Spider-Man’s attacks, effectively mitigating a lot of damage he might inflict.
How to Counter Spider-Man as a Vanguard
Vanguards are tough for Spider-Man to take down due to their durability. To counter him effectively, consider using Peni Parker. Her Cyber-Web Snare can be launched at Spider-Man to ensnare him for a short time, making it especially useful if he’s airborne.
Once he’s trapped, immediately mark his position for your team. This alerts your allies to his location, paving the way for a coordinated effort to eliminate him as he respawns back from the opposing side.
Venom is another effective counter against Spider-Man in close-range situations because his strength can overpower Spider-Man, but overall, Peni Parker is the standout choice for immobilizing the agile hero.
