5 best champions for Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions

Completing Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions is a tough challenge, which requires a team of strong and specific champions that can deal with various nodes, bosses, and fight mechanics. Many of these encounters include specific debuffs, immunities, and bonus abilities that need to be countered and played around.

To successfully complete Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions, one should choose champions with high damage per second, immunity to some of the most common debuffs, power control, and utility. We have compiled a list of the five best champions for Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions, their key features, and tips to dominate with them.

Note: This article is based on the author's opinion. The entries are in no particular order.

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List of the five best champions for Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions

Champion	Strengths
Storm (Pyramid X)	High damage, shock immunity
Doctor Doom	Power control, shock immunity
Cosmic Ghost Rider	Burst damage, debuff immunity
Nimrod	Mutant counter, shock damage
Black Widow (Clairvoyant)	Curse adaptability, healing

1) Storm (Pyramid X)

Storm (Pyramid X) in MCOC (Image via Kabam Games, Inc.)

Storm (Pyramid X) can easily handle many quests, especially in quests 8.3.2 to 8.3.4. She can make tough fights easier with her Tempests and Special Attack bonuses, making her an ideal champion for Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions. In quest 8.3.3, Storm (Pyramid X) can take down bosses rapidly by building Prowess and hitting them with her Special 2.

Key Features:

• Her abilities allow her to ramp up damage quickly.
• She is immune to shock effects, making her effective against shock-heavy enemies.
• Her Special Attacks, combined with her Prowess buffs, can do massive damage.

Tip: Use Stupefy mastery to improve her Hit Stuns and deal more damage with Lightning Tempest.

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2) Doctor Doom

Doctor Doom in MCOC (Image via Kabam Games, Inc.)

With his Aura of Haazerath, Doctor Doom can provide consistent damage and utility, while his Power Drain helps control challenging battles in Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions. He makes fights more predictable for you with his Shock and Stagger effects, reducing the need for resources. Against Glykhan, Doom’s power control tanks dangerous Specials.

Key Features:

• His aura provides different effects, such as increased attack, power gain, or damage over time.
• His abilities allow for passive damage with Incinerate Debuff and disrupt opponents’ strategies with Power Steal.
• He can withstand heavy hits with his immunity from Armor Shatter, Armor Break, and Shock effects.

Tip: Use the combo of Medium-Light-Medium, followed by a Special 1 and then a Special 2 for maximum damage while controlling power.

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3) Cosmic Ghost Rider

Cosmic Ghost Rider in MCOC (Image via Kabam Games, Inc.)

Cosmic Ghost Rider's Penance Stare and ability to generate Judgments make him an ideal champion against high-health opponents in Act 8. His speed helps him finish fights quickly, reducing mistakes and saving health and resources. Against aggressive enemies, he can quickly build to his Special 2.

Key Features:

• His Judgment system boosts his damage.
• He is immune to bleed and incinerate, making him strong against debuff-heavy enemies.
• His flexible combo and special Hell cycle can adapt to any kind of fight.

Tip: Start with a 5-hit Combo to activate Vigilance, then use a Medium attack to deal damage without missing any hits. This allows quick access to his Special 2 to apply Armor Break Debuff to deal more damage.

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4) Nimrod

Nimrod in MCOC (Image via Kabam Games, Inc.)

Nimrod is designed to counter mutants, which are common threats in Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions. All of his attacks deal Energy damage. Also, he is completely immune to Bleed and Poison. Facing a mutant boss, he can convert Prowess into Shock with a powerful Special 2 to secure the win.

Key Features:

• He can switch between two combat modes, allowing him to adapt.
• He turns enemy Prowess buffs into Shocks, using opponents’ strengths against them.
• His Special 2 can deliver heavy damage, especially against opponents with multiple Shock debuffs in Blitz mode and Unstoppable Buff in Titan mode.

Tip: Against mutant champions, keep Nimrod in Titan Protocol to maximize damage and control. Use his Special 2 when the opponent has many Prowess buffs to convert them into Shocks.

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5) Black Widow (Clairvoyant)

Black Widow (Clairvoyant) in MCOC (Image via Kabam Games, Inc.)

Black Widow (Clairvoyant) can switch between different curses to exploit her opponents' weaknesses. She is especially useful in fights with many debuffs or elemental immunities. Her ability to change strategies during a fight makes her one of the best champions for Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions.

Key Features:

• Clairvoyant has three curses (Blood, Plague, and Hellfire). This allows her to adapt to almost any opponent and keep her damage consistent.
• Against tough bosses like in quest 8.4.1, her Life Steal helps you survive longer fights while applying pressure.
• On a path where enemies are immune to bleed and poison, Black Widow (Clairvoyant) can switch to the Curse of Hellfire. This keeps her damage steady.

Tip: Use Clairvoyant’s Special 2 while under the Curse of Blood. This will deal high damage and heal you. After that, use a heavy attack to adjust curses based on the enemy's weaknesses.

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Conclusion

Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions demands strategy, skill, and smart resource management. Having champions like Storm (Pyramid X), Doctor Doom, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Nimrod, and Black Widow (Clairvoyant) in your team will help you succeed. Learn their strengths and tactics, and you’ll complete Act 8 in the Marvel Contest of Champions with fewer revives and more confidence.

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