5 best heroes to duo with Venom in Marvel Rivals

Being a meta-hero, it's quite important to be aware of the best heroes to duo with Venom in Marvel Rivals. One of the prime vanguards in the game, Venom remains in a healthy position in the game's ongoing meta. The hero features a dive-style gameplay, making him extremely popular among players who like high-octane gameplay and love wreaking havoc on the battlefield.

Being a web-slinger, Venom possesses incredible mobility, and paired with his powerful attacks, he can absolutely disrupt players' gameplay. However, diving into the enemy team all alone will, for the most part, be a death sentence to oneself. Naturally, he needs allies he can count on, and abilities he can pair his own with to be the most effective on the field.

Below, you will find a curated list of the five best heroes to duo with Venom in Marvel Rivals. Continue reading to know more about them and how you can try synergize your abilities with these characters.

Disclaimer: This article solely reflects 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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Who are the best heroes to duo with Venom in Marvel Rivals?

1) Spider-Man

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Venom and Spider-Man make a perfect pairing for any Marvel Rivals player. Though Spider-Man typically excels with mobility and rapid attacks, the dynamic shifts when teamed up with Venom. Upon activation, Spider-Man gets the symbiote boost, which covers him with AoE (Area of Effect) symbiote spikes.

Spider-Man performs admirably; his agility is invaluable, and his dodging and repositioning skills excellently complement Venom's close-range tanking. Though Venom in Marvel Rivals lacks long-range abilities, Spider-Man can transform those moments into a chaotic flurry of attacks.

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2) Peni Parker

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Peni Parker also benefits from Venom's symbiote in Marvel Rivals, similar to Spider-Man. With the added AoE-damaging symbiote spikes, Peni becomes significantly more lethal when enemies cluster nearby. Her power is amplified in close quarters, doubling her damage output against nearby opponents. Like Spiderman, she can always use her mobility, swinging back and forth in order and out of combat.

With Venom in Marvel Rivals drawing enemy attention, Peni Parker has a better opportunity to deal significant damage from a distance. The synergy between Venom's disruptive presence and Peni's quick strikes makes them a formidable combo.

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3) Jeff the Land Shark

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Jeff the Shark is the odd one out when it comes to being Venom's buddy, but they complement each other really well. Venom is a heavy hitter that causes major disruption on the battlefield, and Jeff is an expert healer. The shark's primary healing beam can keep Venom topped off during long skirmishes so that he stays alive longer.

Jeff's Healing Bubbles heal an area, making it easier to keep Venom alive while aggressively tanking. His ultimate ability It's Jeff! summons a whirlpool that can engulf enemies. There is a lot of room for creative use in either trying to disrupt enemy positioning or potentially save Venom from a poor position.

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4) The Punisher

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The Punisher brings a tactical approach to the table that pairs well with Venom’s raw power in Marvel Rivals. As a ranged Duelist, he provides constant pressure from afar while Venom locks down the frontline. With his high damage potential and explosive gadgets, the Punisher can thin out the ranks of the enemy healers or DPS to allow Venom to focus on disrupting the rest of the enemy team.

His Culling turret blocks paths and deals significant damage when the tentacles of Venom already occupy the enemies. The Punisher’s ability to strike from a distance complements Venom’s close-range tanking, making them an ideal duo for players who appreciate strategy and timing over direct confrontation.

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5) Rocket Raccoon

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Rocket Raccoon’s utility-focused skill set makes him a surprisingly good partner for Venom in Marvel Rivals. While Venom is busy tanking and disrupting, Rocket can provide damage buffs to Venom and his allies through his C.Y.A. ability, which deploys a Cosmic Yarn Amplifier.

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Rocket also shines in evasion and positioning, making it possible to stay out of harm's way while offering support. His Jetpack Dash ability keeps him moving so that he never has a distance far from the action if needed. For the more supportive game with a little strategic twist, Rocket Raccoon goes very well with Venom.

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Venom in Marvel Rivals has a large health pool so he can survive for a long time during team fights. Moreover, his ability to gain temporary health is great for mitigating incoming damage during isolated fights. Lacking a shield, his playstyle, as stated above, is centered on disrupting enemy gameplay by diving deep into the middle of the enemy team.

His primary targets will mostly be enemy Strategists, and low HP duelists. Having a proper Duelist in these scenarios makes it easy to fight against the enemy team without worrying about damage output.

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