In Marvel Rivals, assists play a crucial role in teamwork — they’re not just a way to boost your stats (or a way to brag about your contribution when you didn’t get the final blow). So, what exactly qualifies as an assist? Hint: it requires more than just grazing an enemy with a shot.
If you’re on a quest or simply aiming to earn more accolades for helping your teammates, we’ll explain how assists work and highlight the best heroes for racking them up. Get ready to unleash your inner team player as we explore the mechanics of those rewarding moments together!
What Counts As An Assist?
In Marvel Rivals, an assist isn’t earned simply by inflicting damage. Instead, you can get an assist by using skills that directly assist a teammate in securing a kill.
In other words, merely dealing damage alone won’t grant you assist points, which is different from many other first-person shooters.
For instance, if you use crowd control or stunning abilities to set up a teammate’s attack, and they eliminate the enemy right after, that will count as an assist. Healers can effortlessly rack up assists as well by keeping their allies alive in pivotal moments or enhancing their combat capabilities. These critical contributions directly affect enemy eliminations and are acknowledged as assists.
You’ll know you’ve gotten an assist when a handshake icon appears on your screen next to your teammate’s username.
What Are The Best Heroes To Get Assists?
Support heroes thrive at securing assists thanks to their healing abilities, but some Vanguards and Duelists are also effective in this area. Here’s a list of our top suggestions.
These heroes aren’t the only ones who can earn assists — they’re just our top picks.
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Hero |
Assist Abilities |
How To Earn Assists |
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Support Heroes |
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Mantis |
Healing Flower Spore Slumber |
Utilize life orbs to heal allies during battles. The Spore Slumber ability can incapacitate enemies, allowing teammates to secure kills. |
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Jeff |
Joyful Splash Healing Bubble |
Employ your bubble and splash stream to keep teammates healed so they can defeat enemies. |
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Cloak & Dagger |
Lightforce Dagger Dagger Storm Veil of Lightforce |
All healing skills contribute to earning assists. |
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Luna |
Light & Dark Ice Ice Arts Absolute Zero Share the Stage |
Deal damage while also healing, leading to both assists and kills. Use Absolute Zero to freeze opponents so allies can secure their kills. |
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Adam Warlock |
Avatar Life Stream Soul Bond |
The Soul Bond skill provides passive assists. Along with his regular healing skills, Adam is an excellent choice for players focusing on assists. |
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Loki |
Mystical Missile Regeneration Domain |
Utilize Loki’s healing capabilities to sustain your teammates while also aiding their offensive strategies. |
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Rocket Raccoon |
Repair Mode C.Y.A. – Cosmic Yarn Amplifier |
Gain assists by healing allies or enhancing their damage. |
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Vanguards |
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Peni Parker |
Cyber-Web Snare |
Pin down enemies using Cyber-Web Snare so teammates can finish them off and earn assists. |
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Magneto |
Metal Bulwark |
Create a shield for allies, keeping them safe while they secure kills. |
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Duelists |
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Squirrel Girl |
Squirrel Blockade |
Employ the Squirrel Blockade to trap foes, setting up your teammates to capitalize and secure kills. |
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Storm |
Weather Control |
Manipulate the weather with Weather Control to boost your allies: Tornado increases movement speed, while Thunder enhances damage, leading to assists. |