Marvel Rivals How to Play Black Widow

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Black Widow is a versatile Duelist in Marvel Rivals who’s solid both a sniper and close-range combatant. With her Red Room Rifle, melee Batons, and crowd control abilities, she dominates in both team fights and one-on-one engagements. Here’s how to play Black Widow:

Black Widow’s Abilities

Widow’s Bite Baton (Left Click - Primary Melee Attack)

• Strikes enemies with enhanced electric batons.

• Great for close-range fights when sniping isn’t safe or enemies close the gap.

Red Room Rifle (Left Click - Primary Ranged Attack)

• Fires precise rifle shots with high single-target damage.

• Sniper Mode (Right Click) increases range and power, making it lethal for squishy backline targets.

• Headshots deal massive damage, perfect for picking off key opponents.

Electro Plasma Explosion (Q)

• Switches the Red Room Rifle to Destruction Mode, firing an electro-plasma blast.

• Deals AOE damage and leaves plasma on the ground, slowing enemies.

• Great for zoning enemies or disrupting grouped foes.

Fleet Foot (LShift)

• A quick dash forward that grants enhanced mobility.

• Can chain into other abilities or used to escape dangerous situations.

Edge Dancer (E)

• Executes a spinning kick to knock enemies airborne.

• Successfully landing the kick enables a follow-up Grapple Hook to zip toward the target for a second strike.

• Combines utility and damage, useful for both disengaging or aggressively finishing enemies.

Straight Shooter (Sniper Mode - Right Click)

• Switches to Sniper Mode for long-range, high-damage shots.

• Requires careful positioning to avoid being caught off-guard while scoped.

Supersensory Hunt (Team-Up Ability with Hawkeye)

• Gains Hunter’s Sight from Hawkeye, allowing her to track and damage afterimages of enemies.

• Enhances her ability to control fights by targeting invisible or repositioning opponents.

How to Play Black Widow

Long-Range Engage

• Open fights in Sniper Mode, focusing on headshots to eliminate healers and squishy backline DPS.

• Switch back to regular rifle mode to deal consistent damage in mid-range skirmishes.

Close-Range Combat

• If an enemy dives you, switch to Widow’s Bite Baton for melee defense.

• Use Edge Dancer (E) to knock them airborne, then zip in with the Grapple Hook for additional damage.

• Combine with Fleet Foot (LShift) to reposition or escape.

Crowd Control and Zoning

• Activate Electro Plasma Explosion (Q) to disrupt enemy formations and slow down advancing foes.

• Pair this ability with Sniper Mode for easier headshots on slowed enemies.

Combos for Success

1. Sniper Engagement:

   • Start with Sniper Mode (Straight Shooter) to land a headshot.

   • If enemies close in, transition to Electro Plasma Explosion to slow them.

2. Close-Quarters Defense:

   • Use Edge Dancer (E) to knock an enemy airborne.

   • Follow up with Grapple Hook for a second strike, then finish with Widow’s Bite Baton attacks.

3. AOE Control:

   • Deploy Electro Plasma Explosion (Q) to damage and slow grouped enemies.

   • Reposition with Fleet Foot (LShift) and pick off enemies from a safe angle.

Tips for Playing Black Widow

1. Master Sniper Mode

   • Focus on squishy targets like healers and backline DPS for maximum impact.

   • Always position yourself safely before activating Sniper Mode, as it limits your mobility.

2. Prioritize Crowd Control

   • Use Electro Plasma Explosion (Q) to control the battlefield and protect teammates from diving enemies.

3. Chain Abilities for Maximum Impact

   • Combine Edge Dancer and Grapple Hook to quickly neutralize threats or escape tight situations.

4. Work with Hawkeye

   • Activate Supersensory Hunt in team fights to track and damage enemies who try to escape or reposition.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

• High Damage Output: Sniper Mode enables one-shot potential on key targets.

• Crowd Control: Electro Plasma Explosion and Edge Dancer provide excellent utility.

• Versatility: Effective at both long-range sniping and close-range melee combat.

• Team Utility: Tracks and damages elusive enemies with Supersensory Hunt when paired with Hawkeye.

Weaknesses

• Fragile: Low health makes her vulnerable to burst damage and dive-heavy heroes.

• Skill-Dependent: Requires precise aim and ability timing to maximize effectiveness.

• Limited Mobility: Relies on Fleet Foot and Grapple Hook for repositioning but lacks sustained escapes.

• Struggles Against Dive: Heroes like Black Panther or Spider-Man can easily pressure her if not supported.

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