How to Counter Mantis in Marvel Rivals
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Mantis struggles against heroes who can pressure her directly or easily interrupt her abilities. Here’s what heroes to play and how to counter Mantis:
Vanguard Counters
Venom: Cellular Corrosion (Right Click) slows Mantis, preventing her from repositioning or healing. Feast of the Abyss (Q) lets Venom ambush Mantis, dealing significant damage while healing himself.
Hulk: Gamma Grenade (LShift) knocks Mantis airborne, interrupting her healing and crowd control. Incredible Leap (Space) allows Hulk to engage Mantis quickly, pressuring her up close and personal.
Peni Parker: Cyber-Web Snare (Right Click) immobilizes Mantis, stopping her from using her abilities or escaping. Spider-Sweeper (Q) deals consistent area damage, punishing Mantis for staying near her team.
Duelist Counters
Black Panther: Sprint Rend (LShift) lets Black Panther close the gap and pressure Mantis. Spinning Kick (E) interrupts her abilities and applies Vibranium Marks for bonus damage.
Magik: Stepping Discs (LShift) allows Magik to teleport into Mantis’s position, disrupting her setups. Umbral Incursion (E) launches Mantis airborne, preventing her from healing and creating openings for follow-up attacks.
Punisher: Scourge Grenade (Right Click) blinds Mantis, reducing her accuracy and disrupting her healing. Culling Turret (E) creates a zone of denial, forcing Mantis to reposition or take damage.
Spider-Man: Get Over Here! (E) pulls Mantis out of position, exposing her to follow-up attacks. Spectacular Spin (Q) stuns Mantis, stopping her healing and crowd control abilities.
Iron Fist: K’un-Lun Kick (LShift) delivers high melee damage to Mantis, overwhelming her healing output. Living Chi (Q) boosts Iron Fist’s sustain, allowing him to outlast Mantis in prolonged fights.
Abilities to Watch Out For
Spore Slumber (LShift): Puts enemies to sleep, rendering them immobile. Stay spread out to minimize its effect.
Soul Resurgence (Q): Heals Mantis and nearby allies over time. Use burst damage to take her out quickly before she can sustain her team.
Healing Aura (Passive): Provides consistent healing to her team. Focus on eliminating Mantis early to reduce her team’s survivability.
Quick Tips
Target Her First: Mantis’s healing abilities make her a priority target. Taking her out early reduces her team’s sustain.
Interrupt Her Combos: Use stuns, knockbacks, or slows to disrupt Mantis’s healing and crowd control.
Avoid Clustering: Stay spread out to minimize the impact of her area control abilities.
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