In the competitive world of hero shooters, players often chase personal glory through kills. However, *Marvel Rivals* introduces a twist with challenges that reward assists, encouraging teamwork. If you're struggling to secure assists, here's a comprehensive guide on how to get them and the best characters to use in *Marvel Rivals*.
During a match of *Marvel Rivals*, the stats screen displays three key sections: kills, deaths, and assists. Assists are less frequent than kills due to the game's specific tracking method. Simply damaging an enemy won't count as an assist; instead, you must support your teammates in other ways to earn them.
To secure assists, focus on supporting your team through healing, shielding, or capturing enemies to set up your allies for the final blow. This means that healers and tanks are naturally better positioned to rack up assists. If you're typically a damage-focused player, you might need to switch your strategy for a few matches to meet these challenges. Fortunately, certain characters excel at generating assists.
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Although Jeff the Land Shark may not be the top Strategist in *Marvel Rivals*, his bubbles and stream provide versatile healing options. The more teammates he heals, the more opportunities they have to secure assists.
Mantis stands out as the premier support character for earning assists. Her ability to heal allies and use Spore Slumber to incapacitate enemies creates perfect assist opportunities. The challenge is snagging her quickly at the start of a match.
For those who prefer tanks over healers, Peni Parker is an excellent choice. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, making them easy targets for your damage-focused teammates to finish off, thus boosting your assist count.
Another strong tank option is Doctor Strange. His shield, which you've likely encountered before, can be used to protect your allies, keeping them in the fight longer and increasing their chances of securing kills while you earn assists.
If you're looking for a Duelist to help with assists, Storm is your best bet. Her Weather Control ability enhances allies' damage and speed, allowing you to support from the sidelines as your team racks up kills and fills your assist stats.
That's the rundown on how to get assists in *Marvel Rivals* and the top characters to use. For more on *Marvel Rivals*, check out all the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in Season 1 and how to achieve them.
*Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.*
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