Black Panther: Who is Black Panther in Marvel Rivals?

Black Panther in Marvel Rivals ^[1] serves as a versatile Vanguard, balancing solid damage output with survivability and mobility. Armed with Vibranium-based attacks, his skillset revolves around manipulating energy and leveraging his enhanced agility to control both space and combat flow. His core strength lies in his ability to build up marks on enemies and capitalize on them with his follow-up abilities.

As a strong, agile tank, Black Panther excels at quick engagements, staying mobile with his wall-running capability and closing gaps rapidly with his sprint-based attacks. His ultimate, Bast’s Descent, summons a powerful ally in the form of Bast to deliver devastating AoE damage while further enhancing his mobility and survivability. With a passive that empowers him to deal more damage when low on health, Black Panther excels in prolonged fights, making him a strong all-around option for both offense and defense.

Black Panther’s attacks in Marvel Rivals

Black Panther uses his Vibranium Claws to perform quick, powerful slashes that deal solid damage. These attacks are a reliable way to consistently pressure enemies and build momentum, especially when engaging in close-quarters combat.

Black Panther abilities in Marvel Rivals

Spear Toss

Black Panther hurls a Vibranium Spear at his target, generating a protective Vibranium Force Field on impact. The spear also leaves a Vibranium Mark on enemies hit, setting up follow-up attacks that deal bonus damage. This ability serves as both a ranged poke and a strategic tool for positioning.

Spinning Kick

Launching himself forward with incredible agility, Black Panther executes a spinning kick that targets enemies affected by a Vibranium Mark. This move is excellent for punishing marked enemies, delivering additional damage while closing distance quickly.

Sprint Rend

Black Panther leaps forward, delivering a strong strike that deals decent damage. If the target is already marked by Vibranium, Sprint Rend provides Black Panther with bonus health and instantly replenishes its cooldown. This ability allows Black Panther to sustain himself in combat and stay aggressive while dealing with multiple threats.

Subtle Step

By holding the Subtle Step button after jumping, Black Panther can scale walls and move vertically, enhancing his ability to traverse the map and engage enemies from unexpected angles. This ability lets Black Panther reposition quickly, evade attacks, or escape dangerous situations.

Bast's Descent

Black Panther summons the mighty Bast, a towering panther that unleashes a wide AoE attack in front of him, dealing massive damage while attaching Vibranium Marks to all targets hit. Additionally, Bast’s Descent refreshes Sprint Rend, giving Black Panther even more sustainability in battle. This ability is perfect for controlling large groups of enemies and maintaining constant pressure during engagements.

Panther’s Cunning

As a passive ability, Panther’s Cunning boosts Black Panther’s damage output whenever his health drops below a certain threshold. This passive lets Black Panther thrive in extended fights, rewarding skilled players with additional power when they need it most.

Team-Up Abilities

Wakandan Master (with Magik or Psylocke): When Black Panther is on a team with Magik or Psylocke, they gain access to Limbo Discs, which create rewind portals that allow players to reverse time by a few seconds. This gives them the ability to reposition and recover some lost health, enhancing their survivability and effectiveness during crucial moments.

References

1. [1] "Official Marvel Rivals website". www.marvelrivals.com. Retrieved April 06, 2025