Season 2.5 just hit Marvel Rivals, and they brought Ultron into the mix as a new Strategist. He’s the first flying healer in the game, and it’s changed everything. Now everyone’s picking flying characters, and people are losing their minds saying it’s impossible to beat. But here’s the thing, it’s not impossible. Flying heroes might feel overpowered in the current meta, but they still have weak spots you can exploit. Let me show you exactly how to counter flying heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5.
How to Counter Flying Heroes in Marvel Rivals
Ever since Ultron and Human Torch came out, plus Storm getting those buffs, flying heroes have been everywhere. It’s honestly a pain if you main close-range fighters like Black Panther, Magik, or Groot. You’re basically stuck on the ground watching them fly around doing whatever they want. But don’t worry, there are ways to bring these guys back down to earth. Here’s what actually works:
1. Use Hitscan Heroes
This is your best bet. Hitscan means your bullets hit instantly at the enemies, making it perfect for hitting fast-moving airborne enemies in the sky. Here are the best hitscan characters to counter flying enemies in Marvel Rivals:
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| Black Widow | Hela | Star-Lord |
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| The Punisher | Adam Warlock | Luna Snpw |
The Punisher is probably your best friend here. His damage is consistent, he hits hard, and he can track flying enemies really well. Hela is a solid pick, too, but she requires more precision and practice to land her shots effectively. Star-Lord is also a great middle-ground option. He gives reliable hitscan damage without being too hard to use.
For Strategists, go with Adam Warlock. He does crazy hitscan damage while still keeping your team alive with heals. Last but not least, Black Widow can work if you’re a god at sniping. She’s got that new team-up ability with Punisher that adds piercing damage, which is nice. But honestly? If your aim isn’t perfect, skip her and choose other hero options.
2. Use Hulk as a Secondary Vanguard
Good news, Hulk isn’t getting banned as much this season because of the meta shift. If he’s available, grab him immediately. Hulk is the perfect Vanguard for dealing with flyers. He can leap super high, grab flying enemies like Ultron and Iron Man, and eliminate them with a simple combo. Simple as that. If you don’t know how to play him, be sure to check out our Hulk guide.
Pair him with Namor as your Duelist. Namor works great with hitscan heroes like Hela or Punisher, and his little minions are excellent for pressuring flying enemies. Just make sure you’ve got another Vanguard who can actually protect objectives in your team, someone like Doctor Strange, Emma Frost, or Magneto.
3. Use Mobile Heroes too Chase Them Down
Sometimes the best way to deal with flying heroes is to chase them down. Spider-Man can web-swing up to flying enemies. His mobility lets you chase them wherever they go. Iron Fist might seem weird for anti-air, but his dash and leap abilities can actually reach flying enemies pretty easily. Plus, once you land on them, his combo damage is massive. Both of these heroes work great because flying enemies don’t expect you to suddenly appear right next to them in the air.
4. Play as Hawkeye
Last option is Hawkeye. He’s really good, especially with Luna Snow because their Frozen Arrow team-up ability can freeze flying heroes, making them easy targets. Even without Luna, Hawkeye is one of the best counters to flyers, thanks to his precise, high-damage shots. However, you need to be really good at tracking moving targets. Hit up the practice range and work on hitting flying bots until you can do it consistently. The downside? Hawkeye gets banned all the time in ranked, so while he’s a strong option, he’s often a last resort.
There you have it! How to counter flying heroes in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. Ultron and the flying squad might seem unstoppable at first, but once you bring out The Punisher or Hela, they’re not so tough anymore. The thing is, every meta has counters, you just need to find them and use them right!
