The Punisher is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals who’s all about dealing damage with his guns. He’s really good at focusing on single targets and taking them out fast. If you can aim well, this guy can be very deadly. This Marvel Rivals Punisher guide will show you everything you need to know to get good with this antihero.
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Marvel Rivals Punisher Guide: Full Stats
 The Punisher | |
| Role | Duelist |
| Difficulty | 1-Star |
| Health | 275 |
| Movement Speed | 6m/s |
| Affiliation | Marvel Knights |
Punisher Abilities and Ultimate
Punisher is basically a war veteran capable of dealing heavy projectile damage. He can put down a turret that delivers powerful burst splash damage, use a mobility tool to zip around the map, and throw smoke grenades to get away or chase enemies. His hitscan damage makes him great for shooting flying enemies out of the sky.
| Ability Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Adjudication (LMB) | Shoot an automatic rifle to damage enemies. |
| Deliverance (LMB) | Fire a shotgun for close-range damage. |
| Final Judgement (Q – Ultimate) | Unleash Gatling guns and missiles for high burst damage. |
| Vantage Connection (SHIFT) | Use a hook to move around quickly. |
| Culling Turret (E) | Deploy a turret that blocks damage from the front and also deals heavy damage at the same time. |
| Scourge Grenade (RMB) | Throw a smoke grenade and leap back. |
| Warrior’s Gaze (Passive) | Keep seeing enemies for a bit after they hide. |
| Cutting-Edge Tech (Team-Up) | Grants Black Widow piercing beam shots during Pulse Mode. |
How to Play Punisher: Combos and Tactics
The Punisher is a consistent DPS hero who is all about creating damage from far away. You want to be patient and have a good aim when playing him as your hero. Focus on chipping away at supports or flying enemies instead of trying to get quick kills. Don’t waste time shooting enemies’ tanks unless they’re out of position or you’re building up your ultimate. Good positioning, patience, and clean aim are what make a good Punisher player.
Adjudication (LMB) and Deliverance (LMB)
- Adjudication (Assault Rifle) is your main weapon. It does 200–400 damage per second if you hit headshots perfectly. It’s best at medium range, but the damage drops off after 20 meters, so don’t shoot from too far away.
- Fire in bursts of 8 shots to keep your aim tight and hit more headshots.
- Deliverance (Shotgun) is for close-up fights. It’s perfect for finishing off enemies who are almost dead. Don’t use it from far away because the pellets spread out too much.
Culling Turret (E)
This puts you in turret mode, where you block 600 damage from the front and fire explosive rounds that do 328 damage per second.
- Great for hitting multiple enemies and protecting teammates from big ultimates like Magneto’s.
- Always have a zipline ready to escape before you use it.
- The bullets are projectiles (not instant hits), and your aim gets better the longer you shoot.
Vantage Connection (Shift) and Scourge Grenade (RMB)
- Vantage Connection (Zipline) is how you get around. You can place 3 at once and use them to flank, escape, or get back in the fight after respawning.
- Scourge Grenade (Smoke Bomb) does damage, pushes you back 9 meters, and blocks vision for a bit. Use it mostly to escape when enemies jump on you. You can also combine it with ziplines to reach high ground or make quick flanks.
Final Judgement (Q)
This Ultimate ability gives you two Gatling guns plus shoulder missiles for 10 seconds. You can do up to 528 damage per second if you track well.
- Use it from behind cover so you don’t get focused during the startup.
- Watch out for Magneto’s Ultimate, it can kill you instantly. Stick with shield tanks or supports that can protect you.
- The missiles lock onto targets every 3 seconds and fire automatically. You can hit the same target with 3 missiles max per round.
Best Team Composition for Punisher
Here are the best heroes to team up with Punisher:
| Hero | Synergy With Punisher |
|---|---|
 Doctor Strange | • Can shield Punisher while he’s using his Ultimate. • Can shield Punisher while using a turret on the payload. |
 Emma Frost | • Can guard Punisher with her shield. • Can control the frontline alongside him. |
 Moon Knight | • Both can deal high burst damage to pressure enemies together. |
 Winter Soldier | • Can fight side by side for strong burst damage. • Can quickly finish off enemies pulled by Winter Soldier. |
 Luna Snow | • Can use her Ultimate to heal and boost Punisher’s damage during his Ultimate. |
 Invisible Woman | • Can provide a shield when Punisher is taking a high vantage point. |
How to Counter Punisher in Marvel Rivals
These are the best heroes to counter Punisher in Marvel Rivals:
| Hero | How They Counter Punisher |
|---|---|
 Magneto | • Can counter Punisher’s Ultimate by absorbing projectiles and reflecting them. • Can apply shield bubbles to protect allies engaging Punisher. |
 Psylocke | • Fast and invisible flanker who can dodge Punisher’s projectiles and reach him easily. |
 Hela | • Long-range hitscan who can eliminate Punisher with 3 headshots. • Can take a high ground advantage. |
 Magik | • Can pressure Punisher up close, especially with shield support from Magneto. |
 Rocket Raccoon | • Can out-heal Punisher’s damage with constant healing. |
Invisible Woman | • Can counter Punisher’s Ultimate with her own, rendering allies invisible and harder to target. |
That’s the end of our Marvel Rivals Punisher guide. Use all his abilities well, and the Punisher becomes really tough to deal with. He can take out enemies fast if you play him right. Make sure to practice your aim tracking to get even better results!
