How to Counter Adam Warlock in Marvel Rivals

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Dec 11

Adam Warlock is a powerful Strategist hero with unmatched healing abilities, including the unique power to revive fallen allies. However, Adam is vulnerable to heroes who can pressure him directly, interrupt his abilities, or burst him down quickly. Here’s what heroes to play and how to counter Adam Warlock:

Vanguard Counters

Dr. Strange: Eye of Agamotto (Q) separates Adam’s soul from his body, allowing you to target and deal damage directly to his soul. This bypasses Adam's team’s healing advantage and makes him more vulnerable. Shield of the Seraphim (Right Click) blocks incoming projectiles, nullifying Adam’s Cosmic Cluster damage.
Magneto: Meteor M (Q) deals massive area damage, punishing Adam Warlock and any grouped teammates he’s healing. Metallic Curtain (LShift) blocks projectiles like Adam’s Avatar Life Stream healing beam, reducing his effectiveness in fights.
Captain America: Freedom Charge (Q) boosts allies with bonus health and speed while letting Cap close the gap and pressure Adam directly. Living Legend (Right Click) deflects projectiles like Adam’s Cosmic Cluster, turning his damage against him.

Duelist Counters

Black Panther: Sprint Rend (LShift) allows Black Panther to lunge and deal damage to Adam while refreshing his health by attacking marked targets. Bast’s Descent (Q) lets Black Panther jump on Adam and attach a Vibranium Mark for bonus damage.
Magik: Stepping Discs (LShift) teleports Magik directly to Adam, allowing her to pressure him up close. Umbral Incursion (E) launches Adam airborne, interrupting his healing abilities and leaving him exposed to follow-up attacks.
Punisher: Scourge Grenade (Right Click) blinds Adam, making it harder for him to land precise heals. Culling Turret (E) zones Adam out, forcing him to reposition or take heavy damage.
Star-Lord: Blaster Barrage (E) rains down damage over a wide area, punishing Adam and his teammates for grouping up to heal. Stellar Shift (Right Click) helps Star-Lord dodge Adam’s Cosmic Cluster and stay mobile.
Iron Fist: K’un-Lun Kick (LShift) closes the gap and delivers high melee damage to disrupt Adam’s abilities. Living Chi (Q) boosts Iron Fist’s attack range and damage, helping him overwhelm Adam in close-range fights.

Abilities to Watch Out For

Karmic Revival (Q): Revives fallen teammates with temporary invincibility. Prevent this by eliminating Adam first, or use crowd control to disrupt the revival.
Soul Bond (LShift): Heals allies over time while distributing damage across them. Focus your attacks on Adam to exploit the shared damage and weaken his team.
Avatar Life Stream (E): Bounces a stream of healing energy to allies. Interrupt this ability with stuns or knockbacks to reduce its effectiveness.
Regenerative Cocoon (Passive): Adam revives himself in a new location after death. Keep track of his position to eliminate him quickly after resurrection.

Quick Tips

Focus on Bursting Him Down: Adam’s healing abilities make prolonged fights dangerous. Use high burst damage to overwhelm him before he can sustain his team.
Disrupt His Abilities: Use stuns, knockbacks, or other crowd control effects to interrupt Adam’s healing and revival abilities.
Pressure Him Directly: Adam is less effective when under direct attack. Force him into defensive play and away from his team.