Black Widow 
A widow's bite is lethal.
Black Widow in Marvel Rivals is a high-skill duelist specializing in precision sniping and close-quarters disruption. Her primary role is to pick off priority targets like strategists or squishy backline heroes from a distance using her Red Room Rifle and Straight Shooter sniper mode. She thrives when positioned on high ground, where she can maximize her damage output while maintaining a safe vantage point. In addition to her long-range capabilities, Black Widow is adept at handling close-range threats with her Edge Dancer ability, which allows her to knock enemies airborne and follow up with a grappling hook attack.
As a duelist, Black Widow is best suited for eliminating key targets and creating space for her team. She pairs well with heroes like Hawkeye, whose Supersensory Hunt team-up ability reveals enemy afterimages, making it easier for her to land precise shots on elusive foes. However, due to her low health pool and reliance on positioning, she requires careful management of her mobility tools and constant awareness of enemy flankers.
How to play Black Widow in Marvel Rivals
To play Black Widow effectively, focus on mastering both her ranged and melee abilities while maintaining optimal positioning. Start fights by finding high ground using Fleet Foot, which provides a dash and enhanced jump to reach elevated vantage points. From there, use the Red Room Rifle in sniper mode to deal significant damage to priority targets. Aim for headshots whenever possible, as they maximize your damage output and allow you to quickly eliminate enemies before they can react.
In close-quarters combat, switch to your Widow's Bite Batons or use Edge Dancer to knock enemies away and follow up with the grappling hook for additional damage or repositioning. This ability is particularly useful for dealing with melee attackers who try to close the gap, as it can disorient them while giving you time to retreat or finish them off. Always stay mobile — use your enhanced jumps and sprints to relocate after securing kills or when your position is compromised.
Timing your ultimate ability, Electro-plasm Explosion, is crucial in team fights. This ability switches your rifle into destruction mode, allowing you to unleash an AoE blast that damages enemies and leaves plasma on the ground to slow them. Use it when enemies are grouped together or when you need to control an area, but avoid overcharging it unless you're certain it will hit multiple targets.
Black Widow Counters and Synergies
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Spider-Man Black Widow Abilities
Electro-Plasm Explosion
Switch the Red Room Rifle to Destruction mode and unleash an electro-plasm blast, damaging enemies within range and leaving plasma on the ground to slow nearby enemies by 80%.
Widow's Bite Baton
Strike with the enhanced electric batons.
Red Room Rifle
Fire the Red Room Rifle unscoped.
Straight Shooter
Aim via sniper mode to prevent damage falloff with the rifle.
Fleet Foot
Hold to dash forward, and enabling a powerful jump.
Edge Dancer
Unleash a spinning kick to knock enemies airborne. Landing the hit will allow Black Widow to zip to the target with a grappling hook for a second kick.
Black Widow Team-Ups
Allied Agents
Hawkeye can share his Hunter's Sight with Black Widow, enabling her to see and damage enemy afterimages.
White Suit
1,600
Lethal Toxicity
Vanguard
Strategist
