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In Marvel Rivals, DPS characters play a crucial role in shifting the momentum of combat. Duelists stand out as the quintessential heroes, serving as the main damage dealers in the game. Their primary objective is to take down opponents with speed and precision. However, among the loaded roster of DPS characters, Magik emerges as a distinctive and powerful contender.
Magik’s teleportation skills and demonic abilities create a formidable presence on the battlefield. She excels in close combat with her high burst damage, while also offering strategic advantages when deployed with precision. Her abilities revolve around her Limbo portal, a game-changing mechanic that facilitates swift movement while enhancing her offensive capabilities.
If you’re looking to truly master Magik in Rivals, here are the best tips and abilities you need to use.
Magik abilities in Rivals
Magik’s classic look in the game. Image by VideoGamer.
Magik’s ability kit in Marvel Rivals. Image by VideoGamer.
Magik’s Darkchild ability kit. Image by VideoGamer.
Magik is a slow-moving DPS, however carries massive damage-dealing capabilities in Marvel Rivals. When you use her Limbo to use Stepping Discs during combat, you can perform loads of abilities that are lethal to the enemy team. All of her abilities are listed below:
Magik’s Ability Kit
| Abilities | Description |
|---|---|
| Soulsword | Slash forward with the Soulsword |
| Darkchild (Ult) | Transform into Darkchild, gaining enhancements to all her abilities |
| Stepping Discs | Jump through a Stepping Disc, teleporting a short distance in the direction of movement. Become Invincible while teleporting. |
| Umbral Incursion | Dash forward and launch up enemies. |
| Eldritch Whirl | Spin while swinging the Soulsword after exiting a Stepping Disc. |
| Magik Slash | Strike forward an air slash |
| Demon’s Rage | Summon a Limbo demon that attacks enemies after exiting a Stepping Disc. |
| Limbo’s Might (Passive) | Convert damage inflicted on enemies into Bonus Health to herself. |
| Disc Master (Team-Up ability) | When Magik is on the field, Black Panther and Psylocke can tap into Limbo to rewind a few seconds back to a previous position; after passing through Limbo, Black Panther and Psylocke will gain Bonus Health based on missing health. |
Magik’s Darkchild Ability Kit
| Abilities | Description |
|---|---|
| Soulsword | Slash forward with the Soulsword |
| Stepping Discs | Jump through a Stepping Disc, teleporting a short distance in the direction of movement. Become Invincible while teleporting. |
| Umbral Incursion | Dash forward and launch up enemies. |
| Eldritch Whirl | Spin while swinging the Soulsword after exiting a Stepping Disc. |
| Magik Slash | Strike forward an air slash |
| Demon’s Rage | Summon a Limbo demon that attacks enemies after exiting a Stepping Disc. |
How to use Magik in Marvel Rivals
Magik using Stepping Discs. Image by VideoGamer.
Dealing damage to enemies using Eldritch Whirl. Image by VideoGamer.
Launching up enemies using Umbral Incursion. Image by VideoGamer.
Summoning Limbo demon to attack enemies. Image by VideoGamer.
Using Ult and transforming into Darkchild to slay enemies. Image by VideoGamer.
Using Magik Slash as Darkchild to finish up the enemy. Image by VideoGamer.
Magik excels at close-range combat in Rivals and has exceptional magical skills. Her primary weapon, the Soulsword, is extremely damaging, making her an ideal pick for players who prefer fast-paced, melee-focused combat. To optimize your effectiveness with Magik, use her ability, Stepping Discs, which enables quick movement across the battlefield. Use this to rush into combat, strike, and retreat before your enemies can respond, making you a slash-and-run opponent.
One of Magik’s major advantages is her passive ability, Limbo’s Might, which transforms damage into additional health. This mechanism encourages an aggressive playstyle in which you chip away at opponents to maintain your health, particularly in long-term conflicts. When using Magik, target weaker or isolated enemy heroes to earn this health boost, thus transforming you into a mini-tank in duels. Her Eldritch Whirl and Demon’s Rage skills are ideal for crowd control, allowing you to disrupt enemy team formations or defend yourself if outnumbered.
In team battles, Magik’s ultimate, Darkchild, can be a game changer. It improves all of her skills, considerably increasing her damage output while also offering additional health. Use Darkchild to start a push or to change the tide when your team requires a boost.
However, timing is crucial with her ult, so activate it soon before entering combat to increase its effectiveness. Furthermore, her Team-Up ability with Black Panther and Psylocke, Disc Master, can provide your team with tactical benefits via portals, thus surprising the enemy team.
To truly master Magik, practice your combos on the training range. Her Soulsword swings can be canceled with a swift melee blow, resulting in speedier damage output, which is critical in high-stakes battles. Finally, remember that Magik thrives in chaos, so make sure to use her powers to keep the battlefield constantly moving and striking where it is least anticipated.
If you’re looking for more such heroes you can play, check out our full meta tier list and the best team comps in Marvel Rivals.
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Marvel Rivals
- Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter
