Players were excited for the mid-season update of Marvel Rivals, knowing that both Human Torch and The Thing would be joining the roster. While Human Torch brought plenty of flares, it was The Thing that had everyone most eager to see what he would bring to the battlefield.
It’s safe to say that he’s living up to the hype. He offers a unique set of abilities that make him an absolute game-changer for players. And yes, with pun intended, after joining the roster he has become THE thing for the vanguard mains, cementing his place as a top-tier choice.
The Thing’s abilities are game-changer in Marvel Rivals
The Thing is known in the comics books and movies as the beefy, brawling tank that can take hits and return them with an even bigger impact. And he is doing the same in Marvel Rivals as well. Not only he is a great tank, but he also provides defensive abilities to teammates as well.
His abilities offer a mix of damage reduction (to teammates as well), stuns, and a bit of crowd control, which are all crucial in the strategic battles of the game. However, it’s his passive, correctly named: Unyielding Will that steals the show.
What this passive provides is immunity to launch-up, knock-back, and other displacement effects. This is a massive advantage, especially when facing off against enemies that specialize in throwing your team around like ragdolls.
The best thing about this passive is that it counters some of the most annoying and frustrating mechanics in the game: Peni Parker’s webs. By now, everyone must have encountered an annoying one Peni Parker who can’t let you play the game it was intended. In simple words, she has been a menace.
Between slowing and stunning enemies with her webs and her ability to even cancel enemy ultimates, she has made it difficult for many characters to maintain momentum. But now that players can counter her webs with The Thing, she has had less impact on the battle.
Fans are enjoying the abilities of The Thing
When it comes to raw power, The Thing doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk, literally. Beyond his other abilities like damage reduction for teammates and his stunning ultimate, very few heroes can stop him. While he can be stunned, it’s only by a select few abilities, such as Wolverine’s slam.
Players have been raving about the new mix he’s brought to the battlefield. But he isn’t just about defense, his gameplay is incredibly satisfying, too.
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Players are enjoying how he fills the tank role without being too rigid or limiting, offering just enough offensive and defensive capabilities to fit into a variety of team strategies.
The excitement isn’t stopping with him either. Human Torch has also been a great addition to the game, not only completing the Fantastic Four but also bringing his own fiery skill set and flying ability.
In the end, while fans are already speculating and looking forward to what the next agent will bring to the battlefield, they are thoroughly enjoying the clobberin’ time, and there’s nothing that can stop them.
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