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Marvel Rivals Venom is a capable Vanguard character that has dominated a chunk of the casual and ranked matches. His ability to swing up and crash on enemies to deal splash damage makes him one of the most mobile tanks in the entire game. Moreover, his powers help him last a lot longer on the battlefield even without backup from healers for quite a while.
Marvel Rivals Venom is comparatively easier to play and master than Spider-Man. Since the character mostly depends on dealing damage at the frontlines, players will generally find themselves fighting close-range on the ground with some web-slinging as and when required. Venom's ultimate is also a great tool that can be used to target weaker members of the enemy team and take down their backlines.
This article will highlight the best way to play Marvel Rivals Venom. You can also check out a brief about his abilities and some characters that can duo with and counter this Vanguard pick.
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Editor's Note: The contents of this guide have been updated to the latest patch deployed on January 25, 2025. This article will be further updated as a new balance update goes live for Marvel Rivals in the near future.
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Marvel Rivals Venom: All abilities
In Marvel Rivals, Venom is a heavy-duty character. This Vanguard excels in close-quarter combat and is perfect for players who want to go all-out aggressive against enemy players. With the right tempo, Venom can dismantle squads and cause irreparable damage to enemy team cohesion and coordination. Here are Venom's base stats:
- Class: Vanguard
- Health: 650
- Movement speed: 6 m/s
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Here is a list of Venom's abilities:
Primary weapon
Venom uses Dark Predation (LMB) as the primary weapon. This is a tentacle attack that has a short range but can deal burst damage with a single use. Here are the stats of the primary weapon:
How to play as Venom in Marvel Rivals?
Mobility
Venom in Marvel Rivals is a fairly mobile character since he can swing and gain positional advantages really quickly. However, when not swinging, Venom is bulky and incredibly slow.
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Accurate to the lore, Venom can crawl on walls and even sprint on them, making it easier to take really odd angles that not many heroes in Marvel Rivals can reach. All of Venom's mobility is based on the web-swinging and wall-crawling abilities akin to Spider-Man.
Playstyle
As mentioned before, Venom in Marvel Rivals is a dive hero. He is very good at diving at the enemy, disrupting and doing some poke damage, and then using his abilities to sustain for a while before swinging out of action. It is important to remember that Venom is a big and bulky character, which also makes him an easy target for some of the more heavy-hitting duelist units like The Punisher in Marvel Rivals.
Venom's regenerative ability aids in his dive playstyle since he can sustain himself pretty well in a fight, even without constant support. With his overhealth and ability to slow down enemies, this symbiote being can be quite a menace that can potentially change the entire flow of a battle.
For combos, one of the better ways to play Venom in Marvel Rivals is to swing in and dive on a group of enemies with your Frenzied Arrival, and keep doing damage with your tentacles till you have lost half of your health.
At this point, you should use your Symbiotic Resilience (E) along with your Cellular Corrosion (RMB) to sustain and deal some more damage while your Venom Swing recharges, following which you should leave the fight.
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Ultimate
Venom's ultimate in Marvel Rivals allows him to burrow under the ground and then devour the opponents above in a giant bite. Although this ability does significant damage, it is not enough to kill an enemy with full health. As such, it should be used in combination with other ultimates to secure easy kills on your enemies.
This ultimate also generates bonus health for Venom, which can help him sustain further after resurfacing from his ultimate.
Best team-ups for Venom in Marvel Rivals
1) Spider-Man (Duelist)
Venom, Spider-Man, and Peni Parker together form the Marvel Rivals team-up called Symbiote Bond. When this team-up is active, Venom shares a part of his Symbiote with Spidey and Peni Parker who can then use it to create explosive spikes around them, dealing damage to nearby enemies and driving them back.
Venom, in this case, is the team-up anchor. Therefore, as a Vanguard, he receives +150 max health as a seasonal bonus, taking his overall health up to 800.
2) Mantis (Strategist)
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Venom is a Vanguard, meaning he is a frontline hero who is designed to tank damage and engage in initial fights. For such a character, a consistent healer behind him is a must, which is where Mantis comes into play. Her Healing Flower and her ultimate, Soul Resurgence, can provide consistent healing and bonus health, increasing Venom’s value on the battlefield.
Furthermore, Mantis’ Spore Slumber combined with Allied Inspiration enables Venom to get some easy takedowns.
Best Marvel Rivals Venom counters
1) Magneto (Vanguard)
Magneto is one of the few heroes who can counter Venom’s extremely aggressive kit. His Iron Bulwark and Metal Bulwark are the primary counters to Venom as they block Venom’s primary attacks and provide him with rings, charging up his Mag-Cannon. Mag-Cannon deals massive damage to Venom with higher ring stacks and can even knock him back with a maximum stack.
Moreover, Magneto’s ultimate, Meteor M, deals devastating damage when successfully cooked. Additionally, Magneto can remain airborne for a long period of time, making it difficult for Venom to take him down.
2) Hela (Duelist)
Hela is another excellent counter to Venom in Marvel Rivals. Her ranged attacks can deal a significant amount of damage, effectively taking down Venom’s massive health bar. Moreover, her Soul Drainer ability can stun Venom if he tries to get close, making him an easy target for Hela and her team to take down.
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Hela also possesses one of the best escape abilities in the game, called Astral Flock. This allows her to easily dodge Venom’s tentacles and reposition herself to an advantageous position. Finally, her ultimate, Goddess of Death, can melt Venom in seconds, making her a formidable opponent for the nightcrawler to face.
Marvel Rivals Venom Lore
After going through his abilities in detail, it is only fair that we explore Venom's lore in the Marvel Rivals universe. As per the official blog post, here's everything you need to know about the character's background:
"When Spider-Man rejected a symbiotic alien that he had once believed to be a mere costume, the creature formed a new bond with a man who shared its disdain for Peter Parker. Together, the symbiote and Eddie Brock became the lethal protector known as Venom. While displaced in time and fighting in the occult wars, Venom glimpsed the horrific future awaiting this timeline. To prevent that future from happening, Venom knows he has only two options - kill the dark god Knull or imprison him on Klyntar and take his throne."
FAQs about Venom in Marvel Rivals
Q) Is Venom in Marvel Rivals?
Yes, Venom is a Vanguard character in Marvel Rivals. It is a competent pick that made its way to the meta during the inaugural season of the game.
Q) Should new players pick Venom?
Venom has straightforward abilities. The only difficult part for newcomers may be the web-slinging ability which needs a lot of practice to perfect.
That is everything you need to know about Marvel Rivals Venom before diving into the Vanguard category. It is important to note that Venom is quite versatile and become a fighter or a tank depending on the situation. You will need to remain flexible in online matches and switch around your playstyle to make the most out of him.
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