Assists in Marvel Rivals aren’t just for padding your stats — they’re the bread and butter of teamwork (or the perfect excuse to claim you totally helped when you didn’t land the kill). But what actually counts as an assist? Spoiler: it’s not just tickling an enemy with a stray bullet.
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Whether you’re chasing quests or just want extra credit for carrying your squad, this break down how assists work and what the best assist heroes are, so you can rack them up and get those rewards rolling. Ready to unlock your inner team player? Let’s dive into the mechanics behind those handshake-worthy moments.
What Counts As An Assist?
In Marvel Rivals, getting an assist isn’t just about hitting an enemy. You earn an assist by using abilities that directly help a teammate secure a kill.
Simply put, dealing damage won’t count towards an assist, unlike in many other shooters.
For example, using abilities, like crowd control or stun abilities, to set up an attack can count as an assist if another player eliminates the enemy shortly afterward. Similarly, healers can easily earn assists by keeping teammates alive in clutch moments or enhancing their combat abilities. These contributions directly impact eliminations and are recognized as assists.
You’ll know you’ve earned an assist when a handshake icon appears on your screen alongside a teammate’s username.
What Are The Best Heroes To Get Assists?
Specialists excel at earning assists thanks to their healing abilities, but a few Vanguards and Duelists stand out for making assists easy as well. Here are our recommendations.
These are not the only heroes capable of earning assists — just our suggestions.
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Hero |
Assist Abilities |
How To Earn Assists |
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Strategists |
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Mantis |
Healing Flower Spore Slumber |
Use life orbs to heal allies in battle. Spore Slumber puts enemies to sleep, letting teammates secure kills. |
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Jeff |
Joyful Splash Healing Bubble |
Use your bubble and splash stream to keep teammates healed, enabling them to defeat opponents. |
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Cloak & Dagger |
Lightforce Dagger Dagger Storm Veil of Lightforce |
All healing abilities contribute to earning assists. |
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Luna |
Light & Dark Ice Ice Arts Absolute Zero Share the Stage |
Deal damage that also heals, earning both assists and kills. Use Absolute Zero to freeze enemies, letting allies secure kills. |
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Adam Warlock |
Avatar Life Stream Soul Bond |
Soul Bond passively grants assists. Along with his usual healing abilities, this makes Adam an effortless choice for assist-focused gameplay. |
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Loki |
Mystical Missile Regeneration Domain |
Use Loki’s healing abilities to keep teammates alive while supporting their combat efforts. |
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Rocket Raccoon |
Repair Mode C.Y.A. – Cosmic Yarn Amplifier |
Obtain assists through healing allies or boosting their damage output. |
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Vanguard |
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Peni Parker |
Cyber-Web Snare |
Immobilize enemies with Cyber–Web Snare, allowing teammates to finish them off for assists. |
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Magneto |
Metal Bulwark |
Create a shield around allies, allowing them to stay alive while they get kills. |
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Duelist |
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Squirrel Girl |
Squirrel Blockade |
Use Squirrel Blockade to trap enemies. Teammates can capitalize on the immobilization to secure kills. |
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Storm |
Weather Control |
Alter the weather with Weather Control to empower allies: Tornado boosts movement speed, while Thunder boosts damage, leading to assists. |
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