DOCTOR STRANGE
Difficulty
Class
vanguard
Base Stats
health: 650
move speed: 6
Summary
Doctor Strange is a mystical powerhouse in Marvel Rivals, blending defense, offense, and utility into one versatile kit. As a Vanguard, he’s all about protecting his team, controlling the battlefield, and dishing out magical damage. Whether he’s blocking attacks with his RMB or stunning enemies with his Q, Doctor Strange is a hero who rewards smart play and good timing.
Teamup:GAMMA CHARGE
Abilities Overview
NORMAL ATTACK: daggers of denak
cast daggers of denak forward
ammo: 8 (1 dagger per release)
damage: 18
casting: five-round delayed hit projectiles
fire rate: 5.56 rounds per second, with a 0.03-second interval between every two rounds
critical hit: no
damage falloff: falloff begins at 10m, decreasing to 62.5% at 20m
projectile speed: 60 m/s
ABILITY: eye of agamotto
separate nearby enemies' souls from their bodies. damage dealt to these souls is transferred to their physical bodies
range: 10m spherical radius
damage: 60
casting: single-cast spell field that surrounds the caster
energy cost: 3400
soul separation duration: 3s
ABILITY: cloak of levitation
ascend and then enter a brief state of sustained flight
casting: instant cast
cooldown: 15s
dash distance: 8m
free-flight duration: 6s
ABILITY: maelstrom of madness
release dark magic to deal damage to nearby enemies
range: 8m spherical radius
damage: each point of dark magic deals 1.3 damage, falloff begins at 5m, decreasing to 70% at 8m
casting: single-cast spell field that surrounds the caster
cooldown: 8s
ABILITY: pentagram of farallah
open portals between two locations, enabling all units to travel through them
casting: multi-segment release
cooldown: 180s
duration: 20s
ABILITY: shield of the seraphim
create a protective barrier against damage
casting: channeled
recovery speed: 70/s
maximum shield value: 800
cooldown after destroyed: 3s
delayed recovery after release: 1s
ABILITY: price of magic
dark magic accumulates with every hit on an enemy. if dark magic peaks for too long, doctor strange will be cursed with anti-heal
anti-heal duration: 2s
generate dark magic: daggers of denak: each hit generates 3.5 dark magic. when using the v key, every enemy hit generates 10 dark magic
anti-heal activation delay at peak dark magic: 3s
TEAM UP ABILITY: gamma maelstrom
hulk charges doctor strange and iron man with gamma radiation. when doctor strange uses maelstrom of madness, he unleashes gamma maelstrom. when iron man uses armor overdrive, he will initiate a gamma upgrade
range: 10m spherical radius
damage: each point of dark magic deals 1.4 damage, falloff begins at 5m, decreasing to 70% at 8m
casting: single-cast spell field that surrounds the caster
cooldown: 8s
special effect: at peak dark magic, you will no longer be subject to anti-heal
Tips and Tricks
PLAYSTYLE AND STRENGTHS
Mobility: His L-Shift (Cloak of Levitation) lets him fly for a short time, helping him reposition or escape sticky situations.
Team Utility: His F (Pentagram of Farallah) creates portals that allies and enemies can use, allowing for creative plays and quick rotations.
Crowd Control: His Q (Eye of Agamotto) stuns enemies and separates their souls from their bodies, leaving them vulnerable to follow-up attacks.
Versatile Kit: Doctor Strange can adapt to any situation, whether it’s shielding allies with his RMB or dealing damage with his left-click (Daggers of Denak).
Strong Defense: His RMB (Shield of the Seraphim) blocks projectiles and even some Ultimates, making him a great protector for his team.
WEAKNESSES
Slow Moves: He’s not the fastest hero, and his L-Shift has a long cooldown, making it hard to escape if caught out.
Weak to Melee: His RMB can’t block melee attacks, so heroes like Black Panther or Thor can easily take him down.
Skill-Dependent: His kit requires good timing and positioning to be effective, so he’s not the easiest hero to pick up and play.
Cooldown Reliant: His F has a huge cooldown (180 seconds), so you need to use it wisely or risk wasting it.
Dark Magic Management: If you don’t release his E (Maelstrom of Madness) in time, you’ll get hit with Anti-Heal, making it harder to survive.