Black Panther 
I was chosen by Bast. Let me show you why.
Black Panther
Flanking assassin
James C Mathis III
Black Panther is a high-mobility duelist in Marvel Rivals, excelling at flanking enemies, isolating key targets, and dealing burst damage. His primary role is to disrupt the enemy backline by targeting Strategists and squishy heroes, using his agility and ability chaining to quickly eliminate threats before retreating to safety. With his Vibranium Mark mechanic, Black Panther can sustain himself during fights by refreshing Spirit Rend and gaining bonus health, allowing him to stay in combat longer than most duelists.
While he thrives as a flanker, Black Panther requires careful planning due to his lack of ranged abilities and limited escape options if his abilities are on cooldown. He pairs exceptionally well with teammates like Magik, whose Wakandan Master team-up ability allows him to rewind time and recover health, enabling more aggressive plays. However, he struggles against flying heroes like Iron Man or Storm, as they can easily stay out of his reach. To maximize his impact, Black Panther should focus on disrupting the enemy team's formation and creating opportunities for his allies to capitalize on.
How to play Black Panther in Marvel Rivals
To play Black Panther effectively, you need to embrace his hit-and-run playstyle while mastering ability chaining. Start fights by applying Vibranium Marks with Spear Toss or Spinning Kick, as these marks are essential for refreshing Spirit Rend and sustaining yourself during combat. Use Subtle Step to scout the battlefield from high ground or flank enemies unnoticed. This ability also allows you to wall-run and double-jump, giving you unique mobility options for both engaging and escaping.
When diving into fights, prioritize squishy targets like Strategists or other Duelists who lack strong defensive tools. Use combos like Spear Toss > Spinning Kick > Spirit Rend > Vibranium Claws > Spirit Rend to deal massive damage while maintaining your mobility. Avoid overextending into team fights without an escape plan—Black Panther's low health pool makes him vulnerable if caught out of position or focused by multiple enemies.
Timing is crucial when using Bast's Descent. This ability applies Vibranium Marks in a large area while refreshing Spirit Rend, making it ideal for turning the tide in team fights or securing kills on grouped enemies. However, since it leaves you exposed after casting and can be interrupted during the initial channel, ensure both that you're in a good position and that your team is ready to follow up before committing.
Black Panther Counters and Synergies
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Scarlet Witch Black Panther Abilities
Bast's Descent
Summon Bast who pounces forward dealing damage and attaching a Vibranium Mark to enemies hit. Spirit Rend's cooldown is refreshed.
Vibranium Claws
Slice vibranium claws forward.
Spear Toss
Toss a vibranium energy spear forward, creating a vibranium force field and attaching a Vibranium Mark to enemies in its radius.
Spirit Rend
Lunge forward and deal damage to enemies. Hitting an enemy afflicted by Vibranium Mark gives Black Panther bonus health and refreshes Spirit Rend.
Spinning Kick
Spiral forward and attach a Vibranium Mark to enemies hit.
Panther's Cunning
Deal 20% more damage while at 100 health or less.
Black Panther Team-Ups
Dimensional Shortcut
When Magik is on the field, Black Panther and Psylocke can tap into Limbo to rewind a few seconds back to a previous position; after passing through Limbo, Black Panther and Psylocke will gain bonus health based on missing health.
Bast's Chosen
1,400
Orisha Blood
Vanguard
Strategist
