Peni-Parker might be an underrated Vanguard in Marvel Rivals, here's why

Vanguard in Marvel Rivals plays a pivotal role, acting as the frontline defenders, absorbing the majority of the damage and disrupting enemy strategies to create openings where possible. While the Vanguard heroes pool is quite impressive in the game, a good amount of players feel quite unsure about how impactful Peni Parker is.

Peni Parker is probably the most misjudged Vanguard class hero and has the potential to be a game-changing tank.

Note: This article is subjective and solely based on the writer's opinions.

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Is Peni-Parker secretly meta in Marvel Rivals?

I've heard people say Penni Parker is the worst tank in the game, what are your thoughts on her and playing with her on your team? byu/lovingpersona inmarvelrivals

As the abovementioned post suggests, people are often unsure about Peni Parker's role in Marvel Rivals and question her effectiveness frequently on social media platforms. Many players label her as the weakest Vanguard in the game. However, this perception comes from misunderstanding her mechanics rather than literal flaws in the character design.

Unlike traditional tanks, Peni Parker thrives in area denial and position control, making her a tactical choice for strategic players, especially those in high ranks. She does not excel as a typical tank that absorbs damage.

Understanding her Spider Nest is necessary. It creates a network of mines and webs that punish opponents with too much mobility, especially in smaller high-traffic areas. The mines are usually invisible within the webbed zones and deal high damage to players who get caught without being aware. These mines are a nightmare for flankers and divers like Iron Fist or Spider-Man.

Using Peni Parker's ultimate ability (Image via NetEase Games)

Peni Parker's ultimate, Spider-Sweeper amplifies this control, spreading webs that expand the nest's reach and enable drones. Often, you would encounter players playing as Peni just spamming her ultimate wherever possible and spreading the web without understanding it. Though Spider-Sweeper is tricky to master, it can disrupt enemy formations and secure objectives with ease.

With proper team coordination, she can become the most valuable asset in the team and help the other heroes dominate the battleground. Her strategic playstyle might not appeal to many players — but in the right hands — you can see her true potential and realize how underrated she is.

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