Marvel Rivals is set to release its third season on July 11, bringing a new character, Phoenix, into the lineup. Below is a detailed overview of her abilities.
Phoenix’s Abilities in Marvel Rivals
| Ability | Description | Button Input |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Flames (Primary) | Fires a blazing projectile forward, adding 1 Spark to affected enemies. Critical strikes add 2 Sparks. Once reaching 3 Sparks, Phoenix triggers an explosion that also heals herself over time. Explosions from Sparks do not stack within a short time. | Left Mouse Button |
| Telepathic Illusion | Creates an illusion and transports herself in the chosen direction, leading to an explosion of the illusion; enemies in the area take 1 Spark. | Left Shift |
| Dark Ascent | Merges with the Phoenix for free flight, gaining movement speed and replenishing ammunition continuously. | E |
| Telekinesis Burst | Marks an area with psychic energy, causing a series of fiery explosions. The initial explosion stuns enemies, while the following two slow them down and add 1 Spark to those hit. | Right Mouse Button |
| Primal Flame (Team-Up Ability) | Boosts Wolverine’s Feral Leap, providing AoE fire damage and lifesteal. | – |
| Endsong Inferno (Ultimate) | Ascends into the air and crashes down on a targeted area, causing significant damage and a shockwave that destroys enemy summons, shields, and any bonus health. Affected enemies gain 1 Spark. | Q |
Phoenix’s Stats in Marvel Rivals
Below are her stats upon her arrival:
- HP: 275
- Role: Duelist
- Difficulty: 3 stars
Jean Grey, also known as Phoenix, will join the Duelist character pool in July 2025. Her gameplay will resemble that of Moon Knight, focusing on area damage, while her self-healing ability adds an advantageous element.
Best Heroes to Pair with Phoenix
Given Phoenix’s Team-Up ability, Primal Flame, which enhances Wolverine, he would be the ideal companion in battles, benefiting from increased AoE burn damage and lifesteal.
Moreover, she can effectively collaborate with other characters like Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, Mantis, Rocket Raccoon, Invisible Woman, Hawkeye, The Thing, and Luna Snow.
Conversely, Phoenix may serve as a strong counter to heroes such as Captain America, Cloak & Dagger, Groot, Venom, Peni Parker, and Magneto.
