In the world of hero shooters, players often crave the spotlight, aiming for those flashy kills. However, *Marvel Rivals* introduces a twist with challenges that encourage teamwork through assists. If you're struggling to rack up assists in this game, don't worry—we've got you covered with a guide on how to secure them and the best characters to use.
How to Get Assists in Marvel Rivals
As you dive into a match of *Marvel Rivals*, you'll see three key sections on the stats screen: kills, deaths, and assists. Assists are less common than kills because *Marvel Rivals* has a unique way of tracking them.
Simply damaging an enemy won't count toward an assist; only the final blow results in a kill. To earn assists, you must support your teammates by healing them, providing shields, or incapacitating enemies to allow your allies to finish them off. This system makes it clear why healers and tanks are more likely to accumulate assists. If you're typically focused on dealing damage, you might need to switch up your strategy for a few matches to meet these challenges.
Best Characters to Use to Get Assists in Marvel Rivals
Jeff the Land Shark
Although Jeff the Land Shark may not excel as a Strategist, his ability to heal with bubbles and streams offers great flexibility. The more teammates he heals, the more chances they have to secure kills, thereby boosting your assist count.
Mantis
For those looking to maximize assists, Mantis stands out as the premier support character. Her healing capabilities combined with Spore Slumber, which can put enemies to sleep, create the perfect setup for your team to take down foes. The challenge lies in selecting her quickly at the start of a match.
Peni Parker
If you prefer tanks over healers, Peni Parker is an excellent choice. Her Cyber-Web Snare ability immobilizes enemies, making them easy targets for your damage-focused teammates, thus increasing your assist tally.
Doctor Strange
Another tank option is Doctor Strange, whose shields are a game-changer. By protecting your allies and keeping them in the fight, you enable them to secure the kills while you rack up assists.
Storm
For Duelists aiming to boost their assist numbers, Storm is ideal. Her Weather Control ability enhances your teammates' damage and speed, allowing them to quickly eliminate enemies while you collect assists from the sidelines.
That's the rundown on how to get assists in *Marvel Rivals* and the best characters to use. For more on *Marvel Rivals*, check out the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in Season 1 and how to achieve them.
*Marvel Rivals* is now available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
