Thor in Marvel Rivals explained: How to play, all abilities, and more

Modified Jul 31, 2024 07:33 GMT

Thor in Marvel Rivals is a Vanguard Hero. The God of Thunder saw his debut in the game on July 27, 2024, during its Closed Beta Test phase. Right alongside Thor, players also got a chance to witness another new addition to the roster, Jeff the Land Shark, who fills the role of a Strategist in the game. Both these Heroes have been received with absolute positivity, and, undoubtedly, they'll soon be fan favorites.

This article will provide players with a definitive guide to playing as Thor in Marvel Rivals. To know more about his abilities and playstyle, read below.

Note: Some parts of this article solely rely on the writer's opinions

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All abilities of Thor in Marvel Rivals

Thor's role as a Vanguard is perfectly suited to tank damage, and better yet, clear a path for his team to secure the point.

That said, here's a look into all the abilities offered to Thor in Marvel Rivals:

Abilities	Effect
Mjolnir Bash	Wield Mjolnir to strike enemies. When Awakened, Thor can launch lightning arc waves to deal damage.
Hammer Throw	Throw Mjolnir that returns as well.
Thorforce (Passive)	After using any ability, casting Mjolnir Bash grants one point of Thorforce.
Storm Surge	Hold to spin Mjolnir before dashing forward and knocking back enemies.
Lightning Realm	Summon lightning to restore Thorforce based on the number of hit enemies.
Awakening Rune	Consume Thorforce to enter the Awakened State, granting bonus health and enhancing Mjolnir Bash.
God of Thunder (Ultimate)	Soar upwards and smite the ground after charging for a duration, inflicting damage on enemies within range.

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How to play Thor in Marvel Rivals

Mobility

Thor charging Storm Surge in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Thor only has access to limited horizontal mobility in the game. You can use Storm Surge as a means to cover distance, or to get away from your foes. Storm Surge is a chargeable move. The more you charge it, the further you can move.

For any other movement buffs, you have to rely on your teammates' abilities, or jump pads that are placed around different areas of the maps.

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Playstyle

Thor thrives in close-quarter and medium-range combat. For the most part, you want to position yourself up close and personal with the enemy team. Frankly, Thor, on his own, is quite a weak vanguard. But with support from another Vanguard, you can dominate the entire battlefield.

Mjolnir Bash and Hammer Throw

Mjolnir Bash and Hammer Throw are your base attacks. Push enemy players using Storm Surge, and proceed to bash them with a combo of your primary and secondary attacks. Hammer Throw will grant 100 additional HP every time you hit an enemy.

Note: Players must note that they cannot push their maximum health beyond 800 HP when playing Thor in Marvel Rivals.

Thorforce (Passive)

Thorforce is the Passive ability granted to Thor in Marvel Rivals. Each of your abilities consumes a unit of Thorforce. You have to constantly ensure that you're charged up to make the most of your kit. While it does passively recharge, your best bet is to use Lightning Realm when you're around a cluster of enemies to quickly fill it.

Awakening Rune

Awakening Rune is the most powerful part of your entire kit. This provides Thor with additional HP and enhances his primary attack. Mjolnir Bash is now ranged and can be used to deal AoE damage. It only lasts for 5 seconds. Players must make the most of it when they're trying to overpower enemies and capture the objective, or potentially defend strategic choke points.

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Ultimate

Thor's Ultimate, God of Thunder, allows him to ascend to the skies and smite the ground as he crashes into it. The lightning deals damage for a duration, and the impact damage is more than enough to clear out all squishy heroes in the area.

In our opinion, it is best used to clear out low-hp enemies that might be huddled together in an area. It acts as a great finisher, allowing players to clear out enemies that are taking control of objectives on the map.

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

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