Marvel Rivals How to Play Venom
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Venom is a dive tank in Marvel Rivals, excelling at jumping into the enemy team to create chaos. He’s durable, mobile, and an excellent disruptor. Here’s a simple guide to mastering Venom.
Venom’s Abilities
Dark Predation (Left Click)
Venom’s primary attack.
Medium-range tendrils lash out to damage enemies.
Effective for consistent pressure and basic engagements.
Cellular Corrosion (Right Click)
Unleashes tendrils that slow enemies within range.
If enemies remain tethered for too long, they take additional damage.
Ideal for disrupting multiple opponents in team fights.
Venom Swing (Shift)
Launches webbing forward for a quick swing in any direction.
Use it to engage enemies, reposition, or escape dangerous situations.
Feast of the Abyss (Q)
Burrows underground and emerges to devour enemies, dealing significant damage and generating bonus health.
The more enemies hit, the more health Venom gains.
Best used as an initiation tool or in the midst of a fight to turn the tide.
Symbiotic Resilience (E)
Generates bonus health proportional to damage taken.
The lower Venom’s health, the stronger the shield.
Helps Venom stay alive longer in drawn-out fights.
Wall Crawl (Passive)
Venom can crawl and run along walls.
Provides access to high ground and ambush opportunities.
How to Play Venom
Dive and Disrupt
Use Venom Swing to dive into the backline.
Follow with Feast of the Abyss to damage and gain bonus health.
Slow enemies with Cellular Corrosion while using Dark Predation to finish them off.
Survive with Symbiotic Resilience
Activate Symbiotic Resilience when you’re low on health to gain a large shield.
Don’t delay using it—timing is key to staying alive.
Use Feast of the Abyss Strategically
Save your ultimate for when enemies are grouped together.
It’s not only a damage tool but also a way to gain a massive health boost.
Control the Battlefield
Use Wall Crawl to position yourself on high ground or flank unsuspecting enemies.
Plan your dives carefully by observing enemy positions.
Balance Aggression and Safety
Don’t overcommit. If a dive goes poorly, use Venom Swing to retreat.
Coordinate with your team to maximize impact.
Venom Tips
Cooldown Management: Venom’s abilities have long cooldowns. Use them wisely and avoid wasting them.
Target Priority: Focus on squishy backline characters like healers or damage dealers.
Avoid Over-Diving: Diving too deep can isolate you from your team’s support.
Farm Ultimate: Use Dark Predation to poke and charge your ultimate faster.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
High durability through shields and bonus health.
Excellent at disrupting enemy formations.
Strong mobility for both engaging and escaping.
Weaknesses
Predictable dive patterns make him vulnerable to counterplay.
Relies heavily on cooldowns—vulnerable without them.
Overcommitting can leave your team exposed.
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