5 best heroes to counter Mantis in Marvel Rivals 

Mantis in Marvel Rivals is a Strategist-class hero in the game. She excels in her field. Possessing an array of abilities that not only aid her teammates, but also provide her with distinct advantages makes her one of the most terrifying Strategists to go up against. She has some of the highest DPS potential for a Strategist, and paired with her ability to heal, damage boost, and even stun her enemies, Mantis can be considered literal hell for most diving heroes in the game.

As evident, it is pretty important to know how you can counter Mantis in Marvel Rivals. This Strategist can easily disrupt your entire team's gameplay if she is not kept in check. You need to employ teamwork and combine abilities together to make a dent in her defenses and to render her useless. However, not everyone can do that.

This article will provide you with a detailed brief on the 5 best heroes to counter Mantis in Marvel Rivals. Read below to know more.

Disclaimer: The contents of this article solely reflect the views and opinions of the writer. The entries in this list have been made with respect to the ongoing meta in the game, and it is inclusive of all the hero balance changes that have been incorporated with the latest March 13 patch notes for the title.

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List of five of the best counters to Mantis in Marvel Rivals

1) Spider-Man

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Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals is one of the best counters to Mantis. His ability to swing in and out of enemy backlines with his Web Swing ability is perfect for taking out the unsuspecting Mantis. This is further enhanced by Spidey’s incredibly high TTK with a combination of his Cyber-Web Cluster, Get Over Here!, and Amazing Combo abilities.

Furthermore, Spider-Man’s ultimate, Spectacular Spin, can easily take out Mantis without much counterplay, making him incredibly strong against the Strategist.

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2) Black Panther

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Mantis in Marvel Rivals is pretty weak against dive characters, which is where Black Panther shines. When played correctly, Panther is one of the most agile characters in the game, and extremely difficult for Mantis to keep track of his movement.

Furthermore, T’Challa can use a combination of his Spear Toss, Spirit Rend, and Spinning Kick abilities to quickly take down Mantis in the backline, thereby weakening the entire enemy team.

Note: Mantis’ Spore Slumber ability is a direct counter to dive heroes like Spider-Man and Black Panther. It is highly advisable to keep track of her “sedate” usage and strike accordingly.

Check out: Marvel Rivals Black Panther guide: Abilities, how to play, and more

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3) Hawkeye

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Hawkeye’s sheer damage potential makes him a direct counter to Mantis in Marvel Rivals. His Piercing and Blast arrows can potentially one-shot Mantis owing to his passive ability called Archer’s Focus. This, along with the fact that he completely outranges Mantis, enables him to easily take down the Strategist from a safe distance.

Furthermore, Hawkeye’s ultimate, Hunter’s Sight, allows him to spot and damage afterimages of his enemies, which turns out lethal for a low-health hero like Mantis.

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4) Hela

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Hela functions quite similarly to Hawkeye in terms of countering Mantis in Marvel Rivals. Her primary attack, Nightsword Thorn, deals massive damage up to 18m, easily taking down Mantis with two to three shots. This combined with Hela’s ultimate, Goddess of Death, makes her a direct counter to Mantis.

Furthermore, Hela possesses one of the best fleeing abilities in the game, Astral Flock. Considering the fact that Mantis can deal a significant amount of damage using Natural Anger, Astral Flock allows Hela to escape dire situations.

Also check out: Marvel Rivals Hela guide: Abilities, how to play, and more

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5) Psylocke

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Psylocke is an excellent counter to Mantis. She is one of the best lurkers in the game, with a kit designed to “hit and run” efficiently. Her Psychic Stealth ability allows her to sneak behind enemy lines while her Psionic Crossbow, Wing Shurikens, and Psi-Blade Dash enable her to quickly take down Mantis and dash out.

Furthermore, her ultimate, Dance of the Butterfly, is impossible to dodge as Mantis and almost always guarantees the kill.

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As stated above, one of the most important factors that players need to focus on countering Mantis is teamwork and communication. Without adept communication, this Strategist hero will constantly buff her team to help them tear through your defenses. Talk to your team, stay aware of her movements, and track her abilities. When she's on her cooldowns, engage against her and eliminate her. Isolating her is another great strategy, provided you do it with a teammate. In case you don't, things can go sideways if Mantis uses her stun against you.

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