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Marvel Rivals is a new 6v6 third-person hero shooter from NetEase Games in collaboration with Disney's Marvel Games. It is a free-to-play title available across all current-generation platforms. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game launched with eight original maps based on iconic landmarks seen in Marvel movies and comics.
Since its launch in December last year, the game has evolved with a large roster of characters with seasonal additions like the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Angela. With the new upcoming Season 5 update, Marvel Rivals players are getting a new Strategist, Gambit. Here's a look at his abilities in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals: Gambit 101
Let us begin with a rundown of Gambit in Marvel Rivals. Gambit is a melee and ranged Strategist character with the ability to take medium- and short-range fights. Here's a complete overview of Gambit's move set:
- Kinetic Cards (Primary Fire): Launch three kinetic-charged cards in an arc ahead. Each card detonates on impact, creating a single-target explosion that damages enemies and heals allies.
- Cajun Charge: Side-step forward with bo staff in hand, dashing a short distance.
- Healing Hearts:Conjure a Heart card by consuming one stack of Sleight of Hand to Heal and switch to the Healing Hearts deck.
- Bridge Boost: While Healing Hearts deck is active, trigger Flush Empowerment to card spring and fire a full deck forward. Cards bounce between allies on impact, granting Health and a Healing Boost.
- Purifying Pick-Up: While Healing Hearts deck is active, trigger Raise Empowerment to launch a cluster of cards in an arc ahead. Explosions heal nearby allies and Purify them.
- Breaking Spades: Conjure a Spade card by consuming one stack of Sleight of Hand to gain Damage Boost and switch to the Breaking Spades deck.
- Bidding Barrage: While Breaking Spades deck is active, trigger Raise Empowerment to scatter cards in an arc in all directions. Explosions damage enemies and Launch them up.
- Explosive Trick: While Breaking Spades deck is active, trigger Flush Empowerment to fire a full set of cards forward. Cards explode on impact, dealing damage while inflicting Reduced Healing.
- Bayou Bash: Channel kinetic energy into the bo staff, then slam it into the ground after a sweeping strike, creating a shockwave that damages nearby enemies and heals allies.
- Ragin' Royal Flush (Ultimate): Lock onto an ally within sight and unleash multiple Aces that heal and purify. Both enter the Kinetic Transfer state, granting increased Movement Speed and Jump Boost, while enhancing attacks with additional single-target explosive damage and providing the ally with Ultimate Ability Charge Acceleration.
Gambit will be the first character to join the hero roster in Season 5, with him being the first hero of this update. From the looks of his abilities, it is apparent that Gambit will be a worthy Strategist to dominate the close-range and brawling gameplay meta of Season 5.
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