Marvel Rivals: Top Assist Strategies & Character Picks

In the typically self-reliant world of hero shooters, *Marvel Rivals* throws a curveball: assist-based challenges. Securing these assists, however, proves trickier than expected. This guide explains how to rack up assists and highlights the best characters to use.

How to Get Assists in Marvel Rivals

The *Marvel Rivals* stats screen displays kills, deaths, and assists. Unlike many games, damage dealt doesn't contribute to assists. Assists are earned solely by supporting teammates through healing, shielding, or incapacitating enemies to set up an ally's finishing blow.

This mechanic favors healers and tanks. If you're a damage-focused player, you'll need a strategic shift to complete assist-based challenges. Fortunately, certain characters excel at racking up assists.

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Best Characters for Assists in Marvel Rivals

Jeff the Land Shark

While not the most potent Strategist, Jeff's bubbles and stream offer substantial healing flexibility. Increased teammate healing directly translates to more assist opportunities.

Mantis

Mantis is the premier support character for assists. Her healing abilities combined with Spore Slumber (which puts enemies to sleep) create ideal setups for teammates. The main challenge is securing her early in matches.

Peni Parker

For those who prefer tanking, Peni Parker is an excellent choice. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, making them easy targets for damage dealers. This indirectly contributes to a high assist count.

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange, another strong tank, provides crucial shielding, keeping allies alive and boosting their chances for kills, thus generating assists for you.

Storm

Storm is the top Duelist for assist farming. Her Weather Control enhances allies' damage and speed, paving the way for easy kills and a steady stream of assists.

This guide covers how to obtain assists and which characters are best suited for the task in *Marvel Rivals*. For more information, check out all the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1 and how to unlock them. *Marvel Rivals* is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.