Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic guide: Abilities, how to play, and more

Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic is the most recent Duelist that was added to the game by NetEase Games. His abilities are quite interesting and make him one of the best medium-range damage dealers with a lot of flexibility for different situations. There is a learning curve to this hero but is quite straightforward in terms of abilities and their effects.

Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic is one of the few damage dealers who can block some of the incoming damage with his abilities. He also can single out fights and isolate opponents when necessary. The ultimate ability is quite effective as it deals area damage and can be lethal against weaker characters. This makes it a great tool that can be used during team fights to eliminate the enemy support players.

This article will highlight the best way to play Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic alongside a brief of his abilities.

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 Mister Fantastic: All abilities and weapon explained

Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic is a Duelist character (Image via NetEase Games)

Mister Fantastic is a Duelist, as mentioned, but not a long-range hero. He can stretch his fists to attack enemies at mid-range, but this ability has a limited range. His kit includes abilities to inflate himself, counter enemy projectiles, and deal heavy damage. However, he is slightly challenging to master, as he has a three-star difficulty rating. Here are his basic stats:

Class: Duelist
Health: 350
Movement speed: 6 m/s

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Here's a detailed look into all his abilities:

Ability	Description
Stretch Punch (LMB)	Stretch out a forward punch to attack enemies
Distended Grip (RMB)	Extend arms forward to entangle an enemy, then press Primary Attack to pull the hit enemy toward him, or select and yank another enemy, Knocking Them Airborne against each other
Brainiac Bounce (Q)	Leap upward and smash the ground, slowing enemies within range. Mister Fantastic can leap again upon landing a hit
Reflexive Rubber (LShift)	Stretch the body to absorb damage before launching stored damage in the targeted direction
Flexible Elongation (E)	Gain a Shield, select a target, and dash toward them, dealing damage to enemies or granting a Shield to allies
Wedded Harmony (C)	The Invisible Woman taps into her powers, channeling Psionic Might to fortify Mr.Fantastic. This formidable force bolsters Mr.Fantastic, granting damage resistance. Once activated, they can continually generate Bonus Health, making up for lost Health
Elastic Strength (Passive)	Using abilities generates Elasticity, boosting attack power. Reaching full Elasticity triggers an Inflated state that grants Sa hield and boosts even more damage

Primary weapon

Mister Fantastic uses Stretch Punch (LMB) as his primary weapon. It is a simple mid-range attack ability that the hero uses while stretching out his arms to deliver powerful punches. Here are the stats for this primary attack:

Casting	Straight Spell Field
Damage	60 damage through Spell Field
Range	15m
Fire Rate	1.1s per hit attack interval
Ammo	Infinite
Critical Hit	None

How to play as Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals?

Movement

Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic Flexible Elongation ability (Image via NetEase Games)

Mister Fantastic brings a unique and versatile kit to Marvel Rivals, making him an exciting yet challenging hero to master. His stretchy punches allow you to deal damage to multiple enemies by dragging them together, eliminating the need for precise aiming. However, he does not have any special movement abilities.

Playstyle

However, his Flexible Elongation (E) ability, which dashes you toward enemies, can be risky in groups, so it’s best to first use Distended Grip (RMB) to pull an enemy toward you and then follow up with Flexible Elongation for quick takedowns.

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His passive ability, Elastic Strength, temporarily doubles his health and increases damage output, transforming him into a Vanguard-like character, but disables other abilities during this time. Activate this passive faster by landing normal punches and using Flexible Elongation frequently.

Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic Reflexive Rubber ability (Image via NetEase Games)

His Reflexive Rubber (Left Shift) ability absorbs up to 300 damage over three seconds and returns it to attackers, making it a powerful defensive tool. To fully utilize his potential, practice his abilities in training matches and try him in casual games before jumping into competitive play.

Ultimate

His ultimate, Brainiac Bounce, excels against groups of enemies, dealing AoE damage with up to six ground smashes if you connect hits. If paired with Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic gains the Wedded Harmony team-up ability, which provides a shield and boosts damage resistance, making it ideal for aggressive plays.

Best team-ups for Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals

Mister Fantastic team-up with Mantis (left) and Invisible Woman (right) (Image via NetEase Games)

1) Invisible Woman

When Invisible Woman and Mister Fantastic are together on the battlefield, Reed Richards gets a special ability called Wedded Harmony. Invisible Woman channels Psionic Might to fortify Mister Fantastic.

When this team-up is active, Mister Fantastic passively gains damage resistance. Furthermore, upon activation of the ability, he continuously generates bonus health to make up for lost health.

2) Mantis

Mantis is one of the best support characters to pair with Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals. She can provide consistent heals with her Healing Flower ability, which is particularly useful with Reed as she does not have to aim her heals towards the agile Reed Richards.

Furthermore, Mantis can boost Reed’s damage output with her Allied Inspiration ability, making him an unstoppable force on the battlefield.

Counters for Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic

Namor (left) and Peni Parker (right) counter Mister Fantastic (Image via NetEase Games)

1) Namor

Namor is one of the best counters to an aggressive hero like Mister Fantastic. His primary attack, Trident of Neptune deal a significant amount of damage, making Reed vulnerable even after activation of Elastic Strength.

Moreover, Namor’s Monstro Spawns are a nuisance to deal with for Reed Richards who often gets overwhelmed while trying to dive into enemy backlines. This is further boosted if Namor has access to his Frozen Spawn team-up ability, making it even more difficult for Mister Fantastic to find value.

2) Peni Parker

Peni Parker is a difficult matchup for Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals. Her Arachno-Mine and Bionic Spider-Nest abilities can easily punish Reed for his agile and aggressive playstyle, thereby countering him directly.

Furthermore, Peni Parker’s Cyber-Web Snare can “stun” Mister Fantastic in his path, making him an easy target for Peni and her team to take down.

Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic Lore

Here's the complete lore of Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals:

"Reed Richards has one of the universe's most brilliant minds, but even a genius of his magnitude couldn't have predicted the interstellar incident that bombarded his friends and family with cosmic rays, granting them each extraordinary abilities. Mister Fantastic's cellular elasticity allows him to stretch his body beyond all physical limits. But now he'll have to stretch his mind further than ever to build the Timestream Reintegration Device and end this cross-dimensional crisis..."

FAQs about Mister Fantastic in Marvel Rivals

Q) When was Mister Fantastic added to Marvel Rivals?

Mister Fantastic was added to Marvel Rivals on January 10, 2025, in the most recent seasonal update.

Q) Is Mister Fantastic difficult to master?

Mister Fantastic has a quirky set of abilities that need some grind to master. You would need to play a lot of matches with this hero to be able to utilize all combos properly and deliver consistent performance as a Duelist.

That is everything that you need to know about Marvel Rivals Mister Fantastic. It is best to pick this hero up and practice it for a few rounds in casual matches. There you can experiment with different team-ups to find the most effective playstyles and also discover counters that you need to be wary of. Although the hero is not easy to master, you can grind a few hours on it to develop a personalized playstyle with ease.

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Edited by Angad Sharma