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Jeff the Land Shark may be adorable, but don’t let his cuteness fool you. He’s a slippery menace in Marvel Rivals. As a support specialist with an unmatched knack for survival, Jeff can escape danger before you can blink. Taking him down requires more than just raw damage, you’ll need strategy, patience, and the right hero for the job.
Knowing how to cut off Jeff’s escape routes and counter his tricky plays can turn the tide of battle. If you’re tired of watching Jeff disappear just when you thought you had him, this guide has the tips you need to keep him from slipping through your fingers.
How To Counter Jeff The Land Shark
Jeff the Land Shark is a tricky opponent due to his exceptional escape abilities. His ability to swim underground has no cooldown or time limit, allowing him to evade combat effortlessly. Additionally, he can climb walls with ease, even while using his ultimate ability.
The key to countering Jeff lies in tracking him closely and limiting his escape options. Engaging him after he has expended his bubbles can be effective, as they provide him with a speed boost that helps him flee. Even if you don’t secure the kill, keeping him occupied prevents him from assisting his team, making him a less effective threat overall.
How To Counter Jeff The Land Shark As A Duelist
Duelists who excel at flanking and disrupting the enemy’s backline are particularly effective against Jeff.
Spider-Man can catch him off guard when he is away from support, dealing damage before Jeff even notices. However, the most effective counter among melee heroes is Iron Fist. His lock-on ability prevents Jeff from escaping, forcing him into a direct confrontation where he is at a disadvantage. Iron Fist’s mobility is also comparable to Jeff’s, allowing him to stay on his target.
Additionally, Moon Knight can eliminate Jeff swiftly by activating his ultimate at the center of Jeff’s own ultimate, dealing devastating damage before Jeff can fully utilize his abilities.
How To Counter Jeff The Land Shark As A Strategist
There are a few interesting ways to counter Jeff as a strategist, particularly for his ult.
The first is a surprising yet effective way to counter Jeff’s ultimate. Use his own ability against him. If you hear Jeff activate his ult, responding with Jeff’s ult can stop him from swallowing teammates, effectively neutralizing his attack.
Loki also has an interesting interaction with Jeff. After teleporting, Jeff will mistakenly consume Loki’s clone. His UI will indicate that he has Loki swallowed, causing him to waste precious time trying to throw the clone off the map while the real Loki remains unharmed.
How To Counter Jeff The Land Shark As A Vanguard
Vanguards have several options to counter Jeff effectively.
Venom’s attacks are particularly problematic for Jeff due to their ease of landing, making it difficult for him to maneuver freely.
Peni Parker is another strong option — when standing on her spider spawner with a couple of mines deployed, she can easily turn Jeff’s ultimate against him. If Jeff swallows her while she has mines active, he will take massive damage, potentially leading to his own defeat instead of an easy kill.
