How to play as Magneto in Marvel Rivals

Magneto in Marvel Rivals is a Vanguard-class Hero. As a Vanguard, Magneto's primary role is to tank damage from enemy Heroes and simultaneously create space for his own team. With his wide set of abilities and the support of his fellow teammates, this job becomes quite easy, especially if you have the Hero team-ups all figured out.

This article will explore the entirety of Magneto's kit and provide a detailed brief on how they can use it to wreak havoc on the battlefield.

Magneto in Marvel Rivals: All abilities

Magneto in Marvel Rivals has extremely straightforward abilities, and if you're a beginner, this Vanguard hero is a great way to understand the game's core mechanics without worrying about the complexity of your own.

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Magento thrives in chaos, and his abilities provide him a fantastic way to shield himself and his entire team from incoming damage. He has the power to absorb damage and then simultaneously lash it out against his enemies. You can use his powerful kit to claim space and defend it from enemy players.

That said, here's an in-depth look at all his abilities in-game:

Abilities	Effect
Metallic Fusion (Team up)	Scarlet Witch infuses Magneto with Chaos Energy to charge up his Greatsword.
Iron Volley (LMB)	Fire a volley of Magnetic Orbs forward.
Meteor M (Q)	Alter the magnetic field to draw in matter and projectiles and form a massive iron meteor delivering catastrophic damage upon impact.
Metallic Curtain (L-Shift)	Change the magnetic field around to form a metallic curtain, blocking all projectiles.
Metallic Bulwark (E)	Conjure a Metal shield around a chosen ally. Damage absorbed appears as rings on Magneto's back.
Mag Cannon (RMB)	Convert the ring on Magneto's back into a Mag Cannon and launch metallic mass forward.
Magnetic Descent (Passive)	Hold Space to fall slowly.

Magneto character overview (Image via NetEase Games)

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Magneto ability guide in Marvel Rivals

Mobility

Magneto lacks any form of ability in his kit. You have to stay feisty on your feet and use the aid of your teammates' abilities, such as Doctor Strange's Pentagram of Farallah to traverse the map and access unreachable locations.

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Playstyle

Magneto's Iron Volley is a slow but reliable poking tool. Doing just under 100 HP damage, you can use this ability to poke from a distance or secure eliminations within close range.

Magneto in Marvel Rivals using Metal Bulwark (Image via NetEase Games)

His secondary fire, Mag Cannon requires the Hero to have Rings built on his back. These generally charge up slowly or can be earned quickly by offering your teammates a Metal Bulwark. Any damage absorbed by the latter ability will charge up your Rings, allowing you to launch a high-damage Mag Cannon attack onto foes.

Metallic Curtain is a shielding ability, and with it, you can block all incoming damage till the ability runs out. It's best used as a tool to help your team quickly heal, or push out of chokes without sustaining too much damage.

Team-up

Magneto in Marvel Rivals arguably has one of the most powerful and broken Team-up abilities in the game. Pairing with Scarlet Witch, the former can charge his greatsword with Chaos Energy. Press 'C' to bring forth your greatsword and unleash hell upon your enemies. This ability is best used to quickly get rid of squishy characters with 250HP.

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Ultimate

With Meteor M, Magneto's Ultimate, the Hero flies up into the air and charges up a magnetic field to draw in matter, forming a large meteor. This deals great AoE damage but is the most effective when you can secure a direct hit against a target. The longer you charge up the ultimate, the better the damage.

Magneto in Marvel Rivals charging Meteor M (Image via NetEase Games)

Lore

Magneto has quite a rich backstory. The official Marvel Rivals website offers us a glimpse into the character's lore. If you haven't been through the comics and don't know who the character is, this excerpt is a great way to get a brief on the hero:

"Max Eisenhardt was born with a near-limitless Mutant ability to manipulate magnetic fields. Suffering a lifetime of persecution, Magneto made it his mission to ensure the survival of Mutantkind, no matter the cost. His uncompromising crusade often puts him at odds with other Mutants who seek more peaceful ways to coexist with humanity. Magneto led the campaign to gather the planet's Mutant population and transport them decades into the future to a safe haven on the sentient island Krakoa, protecting his brethren from the growing dangers of the wider world."

That's all there is to know about Magneto in Marvel Rivals.

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