Magneto: Who is Magneto in Marvel Rivals?

Magneto is a Vanguard hero in Marvel Rivals and the 14th hero introduced to the game. Also known as Max Eisenhardt^[1] or Erik Lehnsherr, he is the Master of Magnetism and a powerful mutant leader. With control over electromagnetic forces, Magneto can manipulate metal, generate protective shields, and unleash devastating attacks on his enemies.

In Marvel Rivals, Magneto is a defensive powerhouse who excels at protecting his team while delivering strong offensive capabilities. His ability to control metal-based shields and absorb energy makes him an ideal pick for defensive playstyles and objective-based combat.

Magneto’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals

Magneto’s abilities focus on shielding allies, deflecting projectiles, and launching powerful ranged attacks. Here’s a breakdown of his abilities:

Primary Attack

• Iron Volley: Fires slow-moving projectiles that explode on impact or after traveling 25 meters, creating an AoE^[2] damage field.

Secondary Attack

• Mag-Cannon: Launches a metal projectile that gains additional power based on the number of iron rings Magneto has collected (up to three). At maximum charge, the projectile causes knockback.

Abilities

• Metal Bulwark: Shields an ally with a magnetic barrier that absorbs up to 300 damage for 2.5 seconds.
• Iron Bulwark: Grants Magneto a personal shield identical to Metal Bulwark. Both abilities share the same cooldown.
• Metallic Curtain: Projects a moving energy barrier that absorbs incoming projectiles. The shield has no health but depletes based on a resource meter.
• Magnetic Descent: Slows down the fall by holding the jump key. It provides a smoother landing after jumping from high ground or using Meteor M. 

Ultimate Ability

• Meteor M: Magneto rises into the air and charges a massive metal meteor. The longer he charges, the more damage it deals. While charging, he absorbs incoming enemy projectiles, adding their power to the meteor.

Magneto Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals

• Metallic Fusion (with Scarlet Witch): Scarlet Witch infuses Chaos Energy into Magneto, enchanting his greatsword. Once infused, Magneto can unleash devastating melee attacks, striking down enemies with the full force of his empowered weapon.

Magneto’s mix of defensive shielding, projectile absorption, and high-damage attacks makes him a formidable Vanguard in Marvel Rivals.

References

1. [1] "Max Eisenhardt". marvel.fandom.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025
2. [2] "AoE". www.quora.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025