Marvel Contest of Champions tips: 5 best champions for Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions

Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions presents a tough test of patience, strategy, and the strength of the champions you have. You will face powerful bosses and, challenging nodes. To succeed without using too many revives and potions, it’s crucial to choose the right champions.

We have compiled a list of five champions that work well in Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions by surviving and dealing heavy damage.

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

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From Doctor Doom to Hercules, here are the five best champions for Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions

Champion	Main Strength	Key Strategy
Doctor Doom	Buff control, Survival	Nullify buffs to minimize damage.
Nick Fury	Durability, Bleed damage	Maximize second life for damage output.
Corvus Glaive	Burst damage, Speed	Gain Glaive Charges for massive hits.
Black Widow (Claire Voyant)	Versatility, Healing	Adapt stances for optimal debuffs.
Hercules	Immortality, Strength boost	Use feats to grow strength during fights.

1) Doctor Doom

Many champions in Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions are buff-heavy and Doom is perfect for shutting them down. (Image via Kabam Games)

Doctor Doom is a great option for controlling and staying alive. He counters strong champions who use buffs. His Stagger ability stops buffs before they happen, and his Special 3 creates a powerful cycle of damage.

How to use:

Start with Special 1 to apply Stagger and nullify buffs.
Follow with Special 3 and a Heavy Attack to maintain pressure.
Use his passive resistance to absorb minor hits and save your items.

Example: Against Hyperion or Ronan, Doom nullifies their buffs and controls their Specials.

Tip: Pair Doom with Mister Fantastic for extra pre-fight debuffs, which help manage enemy power gain.

Also read: Thanos in Marvel Contest of Champions

2) Nick Fury

Nick Fury's durability and high damage make him ideal for long and tough for Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions. (Image via Kabam Games)

Nick Fury has two phases. His second life gives him great durability, and his bleed damage is strong. He is useful as a skill champion for bleed fights.

How to use:

Keep his Life Model Decoy for tough fights when you need to build damage.
Use Medium-Light-Medium combos to stack bleed effects.
Activate his Special 2 for extra Fury buffs to boost attack damage.

Example: Against high-health opponents like Thing or Bishop, his bleed damage wears them down while his second phase keeps him alive.

Tip: If you are close to losing in Phase 1, take damage intentionally to trigger his second phase early. This maximizes his damage during hard fights.

3) Corvus Glaive

Corvus Glaive provides speed and efficiency, allowing players to clear Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions quickly. (Image via Kabam Games)

Corvus Glaive excels in fights with specific objectives. Gaining Glaive Charges boosts his damage, letting him defeat opponents quickly.

How to use:

Complete missions against Tech, Mutant, or Avenger champions to gain Glaive Charges.
Use Special 2 with max charges for massive damage.
Pair with Proxima Midnight’s synergy for extra immunity.

Example: In paths with Armor Break nodes, Corvus ignores these mechanics and delivers high damage.

Tip: Manage Glaive immunity by pausing between fights to refresh cooldowns.

Also read: Isophyne in Marvel Contest of Champions

4) Black Widow (Claire Voyant)

Widow’s adaptability makes her essential for Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions with diverse opponents. (Image via Kabam Games)

Black Widow is versatile and can adapt to many situations. She can heal herself, apply poison, or nullify buffs.

How to use:

Change stances with her Special 1 based on opponents' weaknesses.
Use Curse of Blood for healing, Plague for poison, and Hellfire for incineration.
Stack debuffs with Heavy Attacks for damage over time.

Example: Against Cosmic champions like Angela, Claire nullifies their buffs and heals herself during fights.

Tip: Switch to Curse of Blood mode before using Special 2 for major healing, reducing the need for potions.

5) Hercules

Hercules combines survivability and power, making him one of the best champions for tough Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions. (Image via Kabam Games)

Hercules is a powerful champion. His immortality keeps him alive, even in the toughest fights, and his strength grows with his accomplishments.

How to use:

Build Feats of Strength by intercepting, knocking out enemies, and winning fights.
Use Heavy Attacks to extend buffs.
Trigger his immortality for high-stakes battles to secure victories.

Example: Against bosses like Kang or Apocalypse, Hercules can finish fights even when he’s nearly defeated.

Tip: Time your intercepts to activate his precision and cruelty buffs for more damage during his immortality phase.

Conclusion

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Legendary difficulty in the Marvel Contest of Champions requires champions who can handle the toughest challenges with skill and strategy. Champions like Doctor Doom for control, Nick Fury for durability, Corvus Glaive for burst damage, Claire Voyant for versatility, and Hercules for survivability ensure that your path is as smooth as possible.

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Edited by Jito Tenson