Marvel Rivals How to Play Psylocke
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Psylocke is a lightning-fast duelist in Marvel Rivals combining stealth, mobility, and burst damage to take down enemies. Her abilities make her ideal for players who enjoy playing on the edge, dashing in and out of fights while dealing heavy damage. Here’s a detailed guide to help you dominate with Psylocke:
Psylocke’s Abilities
Psionic Crossbow (Left Click - Basic Attack)
Fires bolts with her psionic crossbows.
Damages enemies and reduces cooldowns on all her abilities.
Great for consistent damage and ability cycling.
Dance of the Butterfly (Q)
Slashes nearby enemies with her psionic katana.
Deals massive damage in a small radius.
Best used when surrounded by enemies or to finish off low-health targets.
Psi-Blade Dash (LShift)
A quick dash that slices through enemies in its path.
Deals damage to all enemies hit.
Ideal for mobility and initiating fights.
Psychic Stealth (E)
Enters stealth mode and gains a movement speed boost.
Allows Psylocke to reposition or sneak up on enemies.
Can be used defensively to escape fights.
Wing Shurikens (Right Click)
Launches a volley of psionic shurikens that stick to enemies.
Deals damage on impact and grants bonus health to Psylocke.
Press again to recall the shurikens, dealing additional damage to affected enemies.
Psionic Disk (Passive - Team-Up Ability)
When paired with Magik, Psylocke can tap into Limbo’s energy.
Rewinds a few seconds to her previous position.
Grants bonus health based on missing health after the rewind.
How to Play Psylocke
Focus on Burst Damage
Use Psi-Blade Dash to initiate fights or chase enemies.
Follow up with Dance of the Butterfly to deal massive close-range damage.
Fire Wing Shurikens for extra damage and bonus health.
Capitalize on Stealth
Activate Psychic Stealth to reposition, flank enemies, or escape dangerous situations.
Sneak up on high-priority targets like healers or damage dealers.
Kite and Dash
Use Psionic Crossbow to keep enemies pressured while reducing your cooldowns.
Dash in and out of fights with Psi-Blade Dash to avoid taking sustained damage.
Combo Your Abilities
Open with Wing Shurikens to weaken enemies and set up your attack.
Dash into the fray with Psi-Blade Dash and unleash Dance of the Butterfly for devastating burst damage.
Use Psychic Stealth to escape or reposition after your combo.
Tips for Playing Psylocke
Play the Assassin Role
Focus on squishy targets like Luna Snow or Rocket Raccoon. Psylocke’s burst damage is perfect for quickly eliminating them.
Master Mobility
Use Psi-Blade Dash and Psychic Stealth to stay mobile and unpredictable.
Use Wing Shurikens Smartly
Fire them at grouped enemies or high-priority targets. Time the recall for maximum damage.
Reposition Often
Psylocke thrives on constant movement. Don’t stay in one spot for too long.
Leverage Team Synergies
Pair with Magik for access to the Psionic Disk ability, giving you extra survivability and mobility.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
High burst damage potential.
Exceptional mobility for engaging or escaping fights.
Stealth allows for sneak attacks and resets.
Ability cooldown reduction through Psionic Crossbow enables frequent ability use.
Weaknesses
Relatively squishy—can be taken down quickly if caught.
Struggles against crowd control or persistent damage.
Requires precision and timing to maximize effectiveness.
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