5 best champions for Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions

The new Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions, The Reckoning, features new nodes and difficult fights for players. This chapter has three paths for each quest; there are six encounters in each and a boss fight at the end of the path, which is different from the others.

Prominent global nodes such as Adrenaline Rush grant up to 100% damage mitigation to attackers. Hold the Line increases block efficiency, which requires proper positioning.

To make things easier, we have compiled a list of the five best champions for Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions, along with their key features.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinion. The entries are in no particular order.

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5 best champions for Marvel Contest of Champions Act 9

Champion	Strengths	Best use case
Hercules	Immortality, high damage	General utility, tough bosses
Archangel	Neurotoxins, heal block	Regeneration-heavy opponents
Hyperion	Power gain, burst damage	Poison nodes, quick fights
Void	Healing reversal, power control	Buff-heavy champions
Kate Bishop	Ranged control, versatile debuffs	Evasion-heavy champions

1) Hercules

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

Hercules offers high damage and immortality, which makes him perfect for the challenges in Act 9 in the Marvel Contest of Champions. In Act 9.1.1, Hercules effectively counters Silver Surfer by intercepting attacks, building his feats, and increasing damage quickly. Hercules combines durability and damage, leading to fewer revives and saving resources.

Key features:

• Feats of Strength: Every feat you complete boosts his Armor Penetration and Physical Damage, helping him defeat even the toughest foes quickly.
• His Special 3 gives you a brief moment of Indestructible buff, which can help you survive crucial attacks.
• Players stack the feat for striking non-stunned enemies and intercepting them or standing up after being knocked down.

Tip: Use Hercules' Immortality before facing a tough special attack to gain a chance to counterattack safely.

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2) Archangel

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

Archangel can disable enemies with his neurotoxin attacks, making tough battles manageable, especially against champions who bleed and poison easily. In Act 9.1.1, he can take down Longshot by using bleed and poison to create neurotoxins that stop Longshot's abilities and minimize his damage in Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions.

Key features:

• Stacks of neurotoxin deal damage over time and reduce enemy abilities.
• Neurotoxins lower opponents' defensive powers, simplifying hard fights.
• His easy playstyle allows you to focus on the fight without complex rotations.

Tip: Use Archangel against high-heal enemies, like Wolverine. His neurotoxins damage while preventing healing, making him an excellent counter.

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3) Hyperion

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

Hyperion is very powerful and can fight many different opponents well, making him a great choice for Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions. In Act 9.1.5, Hyperion’s power gain and incinerate ability let him quickly take down Kraven. His durability with his Eternal Physiology grants him immunity to Poisons.

Key features:

• He gets power quickly, allowing for frequent use of strong special attacks.
• His Special 1 can apply incinerate, bypassing armor and dealing consistent damage.
• With good timing, Hyperion can chain his special attacks to keep opponents stunned.

Tip: Focus on building Cosmic Charges before special attacks.

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4) Void

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

Void's unique debuffs and healing reversal make him a smart choice against enemies with constant buffs or healing. In Act 9.1.4, Void’s debuffs effectively control Black Widow (Clairvoyant), managing her power gain and healing. His power gain with debuffs makes him an ideal option for Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions.

Key features:

• Intimidating debuffs that weaken enemies and reverse their healing.
• Fear of the Void gets active when max debuffs are active, lowering the enemy's power gain and ability accuracy.
• Each unique debuff deals direct damage over time.

Tip: Prioritize stacking debuffs before launching your Special 3 to maximize Fury.

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5) Kate Bishop

Kate Bishop in MCOC (Image via Kabam Games, Inc.)

Kate Bishop can handle various opponents with her precision and debuff skills to take control of battles. She can stay at a distance, deliver consistent critical damage, and use it to lower enemy health effectively. Her flexibility with Trick Arrows makes her a strong choice for Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions.

Key features:

• Each arrow type inflicts different debuffs, such as Coldsnap for passive damage and Caltrops for adding bleeding damage to evading enemies.
• Her heavy attack knocks opponents back, allowing her to maintain pressure and push them into corners.

Tip: Against champions with high evasion, like Spider-Man, use Kate Bishop’s Cold Snap trick arrow to prevent evasion and deal consistent damage. With Perfect Releases, she can maintain multiple debuffs for sustained pressure

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Conclusion

Act 9 in Marvel Contest of Champions challenges players with tough battles that need careful planning and smart use of resources. Champions like Hercules, Archangel, Hyperion, Void, and Kate Bishop have special strengths that help players tackle the different challenges. Each champion is chosen for their ability to perform well, use fewer items, and adjust to different fight situations.

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