How to play as Scarlet Witch in Marvel Rivals

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Scarlet Witch is easily one of the best heroes you can pick in Marvel Rivals right now. Thanks to her auto-aim basic attack, strong single-target damage, and AoE ultimate, she’s a great pick in NetEase Games’ 6v6 hero shooter. She’s also simple to play, making her a good entry-level option to get familiar with the game. Here’s what you need to know about her abilities and how to play her effectively against foes.

Scarlet Witch abilities

Scarlet Witch is a lethal Duelist hero whose basic attack doesn’t need precise aim to deal damage. This makes her a perfect pick for Overwatch players fond of Moira’s attacks. In addition to single-target damage, your Dark Seal can stun characters before you unleash your ultimate to deal massive damage. Here’s a list of all her abilities in the game:

AbilitiesDescription
Chaos Control (LMB)Use Chaos Magic to attack enemies constantly and restore Chaos Energy.
Chthonian Blast (RMB)Consume Chaos Energy to fire explosive magic missiles at foes.
Reality Erasure (Q)Engage in free flight while charging energy, and unleash it to deal massive damage against foes.
Mystic Projection (L-Shift)Enter a temporary projection state for free flight.
Dark Seal (E)Land a hit on a target or the scene and press again to generate a Force Field that periodically stuns enemies within range.
Telekinesis (Space)Hold Space to hover and fall slowly to the ground.
Chaotic Bond (Passive)Scarlet Witch can infuse Chaos Energy into Magneto to enchant his greatsword attack.

How to play as Scarlet Witch effectively

Here are some things you can do to maximise your potential as this character:

  • Pair Mystic Projection and Telekinesis for a decent mobility buff in any direction. This will let you clear terrain faster and surprise enemies with an attack from above. You can use this to taunt Strategist heroes and suppress them in Marvel Rivals.
  • Remember to be wary of your surroundings when you use your primary attacks. While the auto lock-on is a godsend against fast enemies, don’t ignore your health bar. You aren’t tanky like Groot or Peni Parker and will fall quickly in direct combat. Scarlet Witch’s 250 Health can be cleared fast so keep jumping to be a harder target.
  • Alternate between Chaos Control and Chthonian Blast for high DPS as the former stores up energy for the latter ability. This will let you whittle down health bars quickly.
  • Focus on aerial characters. While most projectiles require careful aim, Chaos Control is perfect for taking down persky airborne characters like Iron Man. Dark Seal is a good option to stun them as well. This is a good option for tanks like Hulk and Groot as well.
  • Initiate team fights or finish enemies off with your Reality Erasure ultimate. Scarlet Witch can also use this to push foes from an objective.
  • Pairing up with Magneto is a good idea because your passive buffs his greatsword attacks and his shield ability can protect you in combat. Rely on team up synergies like these to outwith your foes and secure the objective.

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Antony Terence

Antony Terence is a Guides Writer for VideoGamer. While he is particularly fond of city-builders, shooters, and strategy titles, he won’t turn down a good JRPG or a turn-based roguelike.

Marvel Rivals

  • Platform(s): macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
  • Genre(s): Fighting, Shooter