BLACK WIDOW

Class

duelist

Base Stats

health: 275

move speed: 6

Summary

Black Widow is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals who’s all about precision and picking off enemies from a distance. With her Red Room Rifle (left-click) and Widow’s Bite Baton (melee), she can handle both long-range and close-range threats. She’s got some sneaky moves too, like her L-Shift for quick escapes and her E for kicking enemies around. If you like playing a hero who’s all about strategy and sharp aim, Black Widow is your pick.

Teamup: OPERATION: MICROCHIP

Abilities Overview

NORMAL ATTACK: widow's bite baton

Strike with the enhanced electric batons

damage: 45

casting: Melee

fire rate: 2 strikes per second

maximum distance: 3m

NORMAL ATTACK: red room rifle

Attack with the Red Room Rifle

ammo: 20

damage: 45 damage per round

casting: Single-cast direct hit

fire rate: 0.25s per hit

critical hit: Yes

damage falloff: Falloff begins at 10m, decreasing to 75% at 40m

shooting damage: 45 per round

ABILITY: edge dancer

Unleash a spinning kick to Launch Up enemies. Landing the hit will allow her to zip to the target with a grappling hook for a second kick

casting: Melee

cooldown: 15s

maximum distance: 5m

flying kick distance: 12m

spinning kick damage: 35

flying kick stun duration: 0.2s

second flying kick damage: 35

flying kick casting window: 5s

ABILITY: assassin's focus

Switch the Red Room Rifle to sniper mode. Shots fired in this state pierce through targets and deal increased damage

rounds: 6

fire rate: 0.8s/Round

energy cost: 2800

critical hit: Yes

bullet damage: 160

maximum duration: 12s

critical hit multiplier: 1.5x

ABILITY: electro-plasma blast

Fire an electro-plasma round forward. Upon hitting the environment or an enemy, it explodes and applies a Slow effect

casting: Charged release, with delayed projectiles.

cooldown: 10s

slow rate: -0.40

explosion range: 3.5m to 5m radius spherical spell field

explosion damage: 50~70

projectile speed: 100 m/s

maximum charge time: 1s

ABILITY: widow's bite slam

Leap toward a target area and slam the ground with her Widow's Bite gauntlet, dealing damage to enemies within range

damage: 30

casting: Targeted

cooldown: 15s

damage range: 5m radius

Tips and Tricks

PLAYSTYLE AND STRENGTHS

Mobility: Her L-Shift (Fleet Foot) gives her a speed boost and lets her jump higher, making it easy to reposition or escape danger.

Sniper Power: Her left-click (Red Room Rifle) deals 120 damage per shot, and her right-click (Straight Shooter) lets her zoom in for even more precise shots. Perfect for taking out enemies from afar.

Team-Up Synergy: With Hawkeye, her C (Supersensory Hunt) lets her see and shoot afterimages of enemies, adding extra pressure to the battlefield.

Close-Range Defense: Her E (Edge Dancer) lets her kick enemies away or pull them closer for a follow-up attack. Great for dealing with flankers like Black Panther or Spider-Man.

Ultimate Crowd Control: Her Q (Electro-Plasma Explosion) creates a big explosion that slows enemies by 80%, making it easier for your team to clean up.

WEAKNESSES

Low Health: With only 250 health, Black Widow can get taken out fast if enemies get too close.

Skill-Dependent: Her kit requires good aim and timing, especially with her right-click (Straight Shooter) and E (Edge Dancer).

Weak to Flankers: Heroes like Spider-Man or Wolverine can easily close the gap and take her down if she’s not careful.

Reliant on Positioning: She needs to stay in safe spots to snipe effectively. If she’s caught out of position, she’s in trouble.

Ultimate Can Be Dodged: Her Q (Electro-Plasma Explosion) is powerful, but enemies can avoid the slow field if they’re quick.