"Marvel Rivals: Top Characters for Assists and How to Use Them"

In the competitive world of hero shooters, players often chase personal glory. However, *Marvel Rivals* introduces a unique twist by rewarding teamwork through assist challenges. If you're struggling to secure assists, here's a comprehensive guide on how to get them in *Marvel Rivals*, along with the best characters to help you achieve your goals.

How To Get Assists in Marvel Rivals

When you're playing *Marvel Rivals*, the stats screen displays three crucial sections: kills, deaths, and assists. Assists are less frequent than kills due to the specific way *Marvel Rivals* tracks them. Simply damaging an enemy won't contribute to your assist count; instead, you need to support your teammates to secure assists. This can be done by healing them, providing shields, or capturing enemies to set them up for your allies to finish off.

This mechanic makes it clear why healers and tanks excel at accumulating assists. If you're typically a damage-focused player, you might need to switch your strategy for a few matches to complete these challenges. Fortunately, certain characters in *Marvel Rivals* are particularly adept at racking up assists.

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Best Characters To Use To Get Assists in Marvel Rivals

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Jeff the Land Shark

Although Jeff the Land Shark isn't the most strategic choice in *Marvel Rivals*, his bubbles and streams provide versatile healing options. The more your teammates are healed, the more chances you have to earn assists.

Mantis

Mantis stands out as the top support character for earning assists. Her ability to heal allies combined with Spore Slumber, which puts enemies to sleep, creates ideal conditions for your team to secure kills. The challenge is grabbing her quickly at the start of a match.

Peni Parker

If you prefer tanks over healers, Peni Parker is an excellent choice. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, setting them up as easy targets for your damage-focused teammates to finish off, thereby increasing your assist count.

Doctor Strange

Another tank option, Doctor Strange, utilizes his powerful shield effectively. By keeping your allies protected, you enable them to do the heavy lifting while you rack up assists.

Storm

For Duelists looking to boost their assist numbers, Storm is the go-to character. Her Weather Control ability enhances allies' damage and speed, allowing them to take down enemies more efficiently while you accumulate assists.

By following these strategies and choosing the right characters, you'll be well on your way to mastering the assist mechanic in *Marvel Rivals*. If you're interested in further achievements, here are all the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1 and how to unlock them.

*Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.*