Human Torch: Who is Human Torch in Marvel Rivals?

Human Torch is a Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals and the 36th hero introduced to the game. Johnny Storm, a founding member of the Fantastic Four^[1], gained his fiery abilities after being exposed to cosmic radiation during a space mission. With control over fire, he can generate flames, fly, and unleash explosive energy, making him a high-damage, mobile combatant.

In Marvel Rivals, Human Torch is a mid-range duelist who excels in area-of-effect damage and battlefield control. His ability to fly continuously gives him a vertical advantage over enemies, making him a dangerous threat in engagements.

Human Torch’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals

Human Torch specializes in sustained fire damage, area denial, and high mobility. Here’s a breakdown of his abilities:

Primary Attack

• Fire Cluster: Fires a scattershot of fireballs that deal damage at mid-to-close range. He has a six-shot magazine that regenerates over time.

Secondary Attack

• Blazing Blast: Creates a small area-of-effect fire zone that damages enemies over time. He can have up to three active at once, and each lasts for six seconds.

Abilities

• Plasma Body: Enhances his flight speed but prevents him from using other abilities while active.
• Pyro-Prison: When two or more Blazing Blasts are active near each other, they connect to form a firewall that damages enemies who walk through. If three or more are connected, it creates a flame zone that continuously burns enemies inside.
• Flaming Meteor: Dives down rapidly, causing an explosive impact that knocks back enemies. This ability also detonates any nearby Blazing Blasts for additional damage.

Ultimate Ability

• Supernova: Engulfs himself in flames, creating a massive explosion. During this time, Blazing Blasts transform into Flame Tornadoes, and Plasma Body and Blazing Blasts have no cooldown, allowing for rapid-fire attacks.

Human Torch Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals

• United Siblings (with Invisible Woman): When activated, 100% of the damage Human Torch takes is converted into bonus health for five seconds.
• Omega Fire (with Storm^[3]): If both Human Torch and Storm activate their ultimates simultaneously, Storm’s Omega Hurricane merges with Human Torch’s Flame Tornado, increasing its damage and duration. If only one ultimate is active, the other player can use the team-up ability button to instantly activate their own ultimate, triggering Burning Hurricane.

Human Torch’s unmatched mobility, fire-based area control, and synergy with teammates make him a dangerous Duelist in Marvel Rivals.

References

1. [1] "Fantastic Four". en.wikipedia.org. Retrieved March 07, 2025
2. [3] "Storm". marvelrivals.wiki.gg. Retrieved March 07, 2025