Marvel Rivals Namor guide: Abilities, how to play, and more

Marvel Rivals Namor
Complete Marvel Rivals Namor guide (Image via NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals Namor is a competent Duelist hero with a unique ability kit that can be used to deploy automatic turrets. The character is quite easy for newcomers to understand and play, making it a great pick for fans who wish to deal damage without worrying about intricate movement abilities. He has a slow primary fire rate but makes up for it with a high damage output.

Marvel Rivals Namor features a simple targeted ultimate ability that can annihilate opponents with ease. You can combo your abilities to defend the match objective with relative ease. Placing the turrets in hard-to-spot areas like ceilings or behind pillars can make it easier for your team to score kills during team fights. During such scenarios, it is best to stay behind the Vanguards to maximize your damage output without risking elimination.

This article will highlight the best method to play Marvel Rivals Namor and a brief overview of his abilities. You can also check out different characters that can duo with this Duelist and make use of his team-up power.

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 Namor: All abilities

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

In Marvel Rivals, Namor is especially brilliant when it comes to attacking at range and locking down choke points with his summon-based abilities. You can use him to aggressively push enemies away and then punish them with rapid attacks. Here are his base stats:

  • Class: Duelist
  • Health: 275
  • Movement speed: 6 m/s

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Here's a look at all of his abilities in Marvel Rivals:

AbilityEffects
Trident of Neptune (LMB)
Throw the trident forward, reducing Aquatic Dominion's cooldown upon enemy impact. Critical hits cause Monstro Spawn to enter a berserk state, gaining increased Attack Speed
Wrath of the Seven Seas (RMB)
Launch the trident forward to damage nearby enemies, then direct all Monstro Spawn to perform an enhanced attack on the nearest hit enemy. When the trident hits an enemy, Monstro Spawn enters a berserk state, gaining increased Attack Speed
Horn of Proteus (Q)Summon Giganto to leap atop enemies within range, disabling their mobility abilities
Blessing of the Deep (L-Shift)Summon a protective barrier while flying upwards
Aquatic Dominion (E)Summon a Monstro Spawn that can autonomously attack enemies
Frozen Spawn (C)
Luna Snow infuses ice energy into Namor and Jeff the Land Shark, who then can tap into the ice energy to power up abilities at will.

Primary weapon

Namor uses the Trident of Neptune (LMB) as his primary weapon. This attack is projectile in nature and can perform critical hits to deal increased damage. Here are the stats of Namor's primary weapon:

CastingProjectile with an arced trajectory
Damage70
Projectile Speed120 m/s
Fire Rate1.09 rounds per second
Critical HitYes
AmmoInfinite

How to play as Namor in Marvel Rivals?

Mobility

Namor is one of the simplest characters to learn in Marvel Rivals. He does not have any special abilities to boost mobility, so you must rely on regular movements, such as running and jumping while playing.

Therefore, it's best to keep using your Primary Fire ability on the run while using Namor. His accuracy while running is pretty reliable and can be used to aggressively push enemies away from their points of interest. This also makes Namor a strong defensive Duelist.


Playstyle

As mentioned previously, it's best to use Namor to lock down choke points. You can use your Trident of Neptune to force enemies into a tight corner and then use Aquatic Dominion to spawn Monstros. These can act as sentry turrets dealing damage to enemies.

Marvel Rivals Namor Aquatic Dominion ability (Image via NetEase Games)
Marvel Rivals Namor Aquatic Dominion ability (Image via NetEase Games)

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If you ever fail to get your enemies into an unfavorable position, you can use your Blessing of the Deep to protect yourself for a short duration. Effectively, Namor is one of the few characters who can aggressively push the enemies, because, he can protect himself in case the strategy does not work out.


Ultimate

Marvel Rivals namor Horn of Proteus ultimate ability (Image via NetEase Games)
Marvel Rivals namor Horn of Proteus ultimate ability (Image via NetEase Games)

As Namor, it's always beneficial to force your enemies into unfavorable physical areas, such as tight corners, chokepoints, or narrow lanes. This strategy then allows your ultimate, Horn of Proteus, to immobilize and damage your opponents beyond recovery.


Best team-up for Namor in Marvel Rivals

1) Luna Snow (Strategist)

Luna Snow is a great duo for Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)
Luna Snow is a great duo for Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)

Luna Snow, Jeff the Land Shark, and Namor form the deadly Chilling Charisma team-up. When this team-up is active, Namor receives the special ability called Frozen Spawn owing to Luna Snow’s ice infusion.

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With Frozen Spawn, Namor can now tap into the ice energy provided by Luna Snow and power up abilities at will.

2) Mantis (Strategist)

Mantis is a great duo for Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)
Mantis is a great duo for Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)

Mantis is an excellent hero to pair with Namor. The King of the Seas lacks damage compared to other Duelists in Marvel Rivals and needs all the help he can get in terms of damage boost. This is where Mantis shines with her Allied Inspiration ability.

Moreover, she can provide consistent healing to Namor and can sedate enemies making Namor more effective on the battlefield.


Best Marvel Rivals Namor counters

1) Black Widow (Duelist)

Black Widow is a counter to Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)
Black Widow is a counter to Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)

Namor suffers in the range department in comparison to many other Duelists in the game, especially Black Widow. Widow’s Red Room Rifle is a nightmare for Namor to face off against and it becomes almost impossible to beat her in a 1v1 without any help from your team.

Moreover, Black Widow’s Edge Dancer ability further helps her escape if Namor can somehow get up close.

2) Hela (Duelist)

Hela is a counter to Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)
Hela is a counter to Marvel Rivals Namor (Image via NetEase Games)

Hela is one of the best counters to Namor in Marvel Rivals. Primarily, Hela can hover in the air and take high ground, which is difficult for Namor to deal with. Moreover, she out-damages Namor in a 1v1 fight with her Nightsword Thorn and Piercing Night abilities. She also possesses the ability to stun Namor with her Soul Drainer ability, giving her further tools to outplay the King of the Seas.

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Additionally, Hela has one of the best escape abilities in the game with Astral Flock. Even if Namor somehow comes close enough to deal damage, Hela can just reposition easily.


Marvel Rivals Namor Lore

It is likely a majority of the player base will be unfamiliar with the sub-mariner, Namor. Born in Atlantis, he is the king under the sea in the Marvel Universe. here's his official in-game description for those unaware of the duelist:

"Born of a union between a human and an Atlantean, Namor has always been a man of two worlds. But while he proudly rules those who dwell beneath the waves, those who live on the surface have long earned Namor's ire. After decades of simmering tension, Namor has finally decided that the time is right to strike at the surface world. He has sought the aid of his Mutant allies living in the future on Krakoa to aid him as he sets his sights on a new prize: Jeju Island."

FAQs about Namor in Marvel Rivals?

Q) Is Namor in Marvel Rivals?

Yes, Namor is a Duelist character who is playable in Marvel Rivals.

Q) Is Namor a strong character?

Yes, Namor is one of the highest damage-dealing characters in Marvel Rivals. He can also summon aquatic turrets to anchor down areas.


That concludes everything you need to know about Namor in Marvel Rivals. This character has a projectile primary fire so you should train up your ability to track enemies to have better accuracy stats. This would help you rake in more damage throughout the match. It is important to note that Namor's ultimate ability can damage an area so it is best used against grouped-up opponents for maximum value.

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