Marvel Rivals: Mastering Mister Fantastic, the Stretchy Strategist
Marvel Rivals delivers a thrilling hero-shooter experience, boasting diverse gameplay and stunning visuals. The game's roster expands with each season, and Season 1 introduces iconic Fantastic Four heroes, including the formidable Mister Fantastic.
Mister Fantastic is a unique dualist, excelling at both mobility and damage. His core mechanic revolves around grappling and pulling himself—and his enemies—across the battlefield. His impact on the meta remains to be seen, but his potential is undeniable.
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Mister Fantastic's Primary Attack
Mister Fantastic's primary attack, Stretch Punch, is a surprisingly versatile three-hit combo. The first two strikes utilize a single fist, while the final strike employs both. The stretched arm continues to deal damage as it travels, impacting all enemies in its path, effectively creating area-of-effect damage. This compares favorably to other heroes with multi-target primary attacks, such as Storm's Wind Blade.
Mister Fantastic's Abilities
Mister Fantastic possesses a range of powerful abilities, best explored in the training room. Each ability contributes to his Elasticity meter, fueling his devastating passive. Key stats to watch include his base health (350) and his Elasticity level, visible near the crosshair. Each basic attack generates 5 Elasticity; aiming for 100 Elasticity is crucial. He's rated 3 stars in difficulty, challenging for beginners but readily mastered with practice.
Reflexive Rubber
- Active Ability
- 12-second duration
Mister Fantastic transforms into a rectangular shape, absorbing all incoming damage. Upon expiration, he unleashes the stored damage in the direction of the player's reticle.
Flexible Elongation
- Active Ability
- 3-second duration
- Generates 30 Elasticity
This ability provides a shield, boosting Mister Fantastic's health from 350 to 425. He pulls himself toward the target, dealing damage to enemies or granting a shield to allies. It has two charges, allowing for strategic use.
Distended Grip
- Active Ability
- 6-second duration
- Generates 30 Elasticity
This ability allows Mister Fantastic to grapple a target, offering three options: Dash (pulls him closer), Impact (deals damage), or a powerful slam attack if a second enemy is nearby. The slam damages both grappled enemies.
Wedded Harmony
- Team-Up Ability (requires Invisible Woman)
- 20-second duration
This ability heals Mister Fantastic for any lost health (no shield granted). It's highly synergistic with Invisible Woman, a Strategist character.
Elastic Strength
- Passive Ability
Each ability used builds Elasticity, increasing damage output. At maximum Elasticity, Mister Fantastic undergoes a Hulk-like transformation, gaining significant damage and a substantial shield. The shield decays after the transformation ends. Failure to deal damage causes Elasticity decay.
Brainiac Bounce
- Ultimate Ability
Mister Fantastic leaps into the air and crashes down, dealing area-of-effect damage, then bounces to repeat the attack multiple times. This is particularly effective against clustered enemies.
Tips for Playing Mister Fantastic
Mister Fantastic's damage mitigation and shield generation make him surprisingly tanky.
Flexible Reflection
Combining Flexible Elongation and Reflexive Rubber provides both shields and damage, offering excellent support and defense.
Rushing Reflexive Rubber
Using Reflexive Rubber strategically, even without needing to charge Elastic Strength, can maximize his inflated form's damage and battlefield presence. Stacking shields can boost his effective health pool to a staggering 950.
