Confronting the swarm of zombies in the Halloween event of Marvel Rivals becomes particularly challenging after players complete the Normal difficulty mode, especially for a character like Blade. Engaging as a close-combat fighter in a scenario where instant elimination is likely can be daunting. However, with the right build, even Zombies Nightmare 4 will seem manageable.
Optimal Blade Build for Zombies in Marvel Rivals
This particular build emphasizes one key aspect: Blade’s automatic attacks. Activating his Bloodline Awakening skill causes Blade’s sword strikes to speed up, and you gain Lifesteal while the ability remains active. Although this reduces overall healing effectiveness, it becomes less significant in the zombie setting compared to other gameplay modes in Marvel Rivals.
Before initiating a match, allocate all your passive points to red skills. Once in-game, concentrate on acquiring the following blessings:
|
Blessing |
Type/Color |
Effect |
|
On The Hunt |
Red |
Boost Ancestral Sword Damage |
|
Swift Edge |
Red |
Enhance Ancestral Sword Attack Speed |
|
Sweeping Edge |
Red |
Extend Ancestral Sword Range |
|
Crimson Will |
Red |
Boost Lifesteal ratio when Bloodline Awakening is active |
|
Blade Dance |
Red |
Enhance Daywalker Dash; hitting foes activates Spinning Slash. |
|
Vitality Boost |
Purple |
Raise health points |
|
Power Surge |
Purple |
Increase damage output |
|
Vampiric Vitality |
Purple |
Convert a portion of damage dealt into health |
Ability selections are not crucial here; simply use the default options or select whichever you prefer.
When selecting blessings, follow this priority list:
- On The Hunt
- Sweeping Edge
- Power Surge
- Swift Edge
- Vitality Boost
- Crimson Will
- Vampiric Vitality
- Blade Dance
In conclusion, this build significantly enhances Blade’s melee reach, allowing for a pseudo-range attack. This is crucial for two main reasons: it enables you to safely remove explosive zombies from a distance and allows you to damage both Scarlet Witch bosses simultaneously during Nightmare 4 difficulty. The setup is effective in both solo and cooperative play, making it an excellent choice for acquiring Units, titles, and other rewards during this Halloween event.
Focus on obtaining damage and range blessings, and prioritize attack speed until you’re satisfied. Acquiring Vitality Boost should only happen when you have either the +100 or +450 health variant, and ensure you collect at least one of each Lifesteal blessing (Crimson Will and Vampiric Vitality). Above all, aim to reach 120 red blessing points as soon as possible. Your damage per second (DPS) will experience a tremendous increase once you hit that threshold.
The Blade Dance ability is chosen due to its power (and its enjoyable utilization). You will be spending most of your time pressing the primary fire button while maneuvering around the Avengers Tower courtyard.
