How to get assists in Marvel Rivals – best tips

In Marvel Rivals, players enter dynamic battlefields as heroes such as Spider-Man, Hulk, and Storm, each with distinct skills customized to specific roles such as Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. The gameplay is built on chaos and synergy, with objectives such as payload escorts and point captures propelling the action.

Despite the epic battles, a clear trend has emerged as players are obsessively intent on racking up eliminations. Leaderboards and post-match metrics emphasize K/D ratios, perpetuating a culture in which securing the ultimate KO trumps other contributions.

However, this focus on eliminations frequently overshadows the game’s deeper fundamentals, leaving tanks and supports undervalued despite their crucial responsibilities. But on the other hand, the MVP for each match is frequently determined by collaboration and utility rather than kill counts. This takes us to Marvel Rivals’ unsung hero, which are the Assists. While eliminations get all the attention, assists are now proving to be the foundation of continuous wins, and here’s how you can get one in the game.

How do assists work in Marvel Rivals?

In Marvel Rivals, assists work differently than in classic hero shooters, emphasizing teamwork over raw damage contribution. As of Season 1.5 Assists are awarded by personally assisting teammates in achieving eliminations, rather than simply dealing damage to enemies. Dealing damage to an opponent who is later killed by an ally is considered an elimination rather than an assist, which is an important distinction.

Instead, assists are given for non-damage actions such as healing, shielding, buffing teammates, or applying crowd control (e.g., stuns or slows) to enemies, as long as a teammate delivers the killing blow shortly thereafter.

For example, restoring a low-health teammate with Rocket Raccoon as they finish off an enemy earns an assist, as does Weather Control by Storm, which increases team damage or speed. Each assist is confirmed with an on-screen notification (a handshake icon), and your total is tracked on the match scoreboard. This system promotes coordination, making assists an important stat for support-focused players and demonstrating the game’s team-oriented design.

Best tips and heroes to get an assist with in Marvel Rivals

In Marvel Rivals, securing assists is all about embracing your role as a team player and leveraging abilities that empower your allies to shine. You can easily get assists in a match by playing as a Strategist or Healer since you can keep healing your teammates as they are focused on eliminating the enemy team.

To maximize your assist count, focus on sticking close to your teammates, especially those diving into the fray. Timing is everything, so use your supportive abilities when allies are low on health or when enemies are ready for a takedown. For instance, healing a teammate mid-fight or stunning an enemy right before an ally who lands the killing blow, can net you that assist handshake icon.

Communication helps too, so letting your team know when your crowd control or buffs are ready can set up perfect assist opportunities. Furthermore, positioning is key, hence hover near objectives or hotspots where eliminations are frequent, ensuring your utility impacts the action. Don’t waste cooldowns either, instead save them for clutch moments when your intervention can turn the tide. Lastly, pair up with aggressive players such as Duelists or Vanguards who chase kills and act as their shadow, amplifying their success without stealing the spotlight.

When it comes to heroes, certain picks stand out for their assist potential. Mantis, a Strategist, is a powerhouse with her Healing Flower keeping allies alive and Spore Slumber locking down enemies for easy teammate finishes. Her kit screams support, making assists almost effortless in teamfights. Rocket Raccoon, another Strategist, dishes out heals with Mechanical Medic and distracts enemies with his turret, racking up assists by keeping the squad in the fight. For a Vanguard option, Magneto is an excellent option since he can shield an ally as they head into the fight. Storm, a Duelist, surprises with Weather Control, perfect for passive assist farming when teammates capitalize.

Here’s a full list of heroes you can play as to get easy assists:

• Cloak & Dagger (Strategist)
• Hulk (Vanguard)
• The Thing (Vanguard)
• Peni Parker (Vanguard)
• Invisible Woman (Strategist)
• Loki (Strategist)
• Luna Snow (Strategist)
• Adam Warlock (Strategist)
• Magneto (Vanguard)
• Mantis (Strategist)
• Jeff The Land Shark (Strategist)
• Rocket Raccoon (Strategist)
• Storm (Duelist)

If you’re looking for more Marvel Rivals, check out our meta tier list and the newly updated win rates in Season 1.5.