How to Counter Wolverine in Marvel Rivals

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Dec 12

Wolverine struggles against crowd control and ranged heroes who can keep him at a distance. Here’s what heroes to play and how to counter Wolverine:

Peni Parker: Cyber-Web Snare (Right Click) immobilizes Wolverine, preventing him from dashing or closing the gap. Spider-Sweeper (Q) deals consistent area damage, punishing Wolverine for engaging in prolonged fights.
Magneto: Metallic Curtain (LShift) blocks Wolverine’s melee attacks, neutralizing his close-range dominance. Meteor M (Q) deals high area damage, punishing Wolverine for diving into fights.
Dr. Strange: Eye of Agamotto (Q) separates Wolverine’s soul from his body, dealing direct damage and bypassing his healing. Shield of the Seraphim (Right Click) blocks his attacks, limiting his offensive capabilities.

Black Widow: Straight Shooter (Right Click) delivers high burst damage, forcing Wolverine to retreat. Electro Plasma Explosion (Q) punishes Wolverine for engaging, dealing significant area damage.
Hawkeye: Hunter’s Sight (Q) provides consistent ranged pressure, keeping Wolverine at bay. Scourge Grenade (Right Click) blinds Wolverine, reducing his accuracy and disrupting his combos.
Punisher: Culling Turret (E) creates a zone of denial, forcing Wolverine to reposition or take heavy damage. Scourge Grenade (Right Click) disrupts his attacks, reducing his effectiveness in melee combat.
Hela: Soul Drainer (E) stuns Wolverine, interrupting his combos and creating openings for follow-up attacks. Goddess of Death (Q) provides consistent ranged damage, keeping Wolverine out of melee range.

Adam Warlock: Soul Bond (LShift) spreads damage among allies, reducing the impact of Wolverine’s burst damage. Karmic Revival (Q) revives fallen teammates, countering Wolverine’s burst.
Jeff the Land Shark: It’s Jeff! (Q) displaces Wolverine, interrupting his positioning and combos. Healing Bubble (E) sustains Jeff’s team, outlasting Wolverine’s burst damage and healing.
Loki: Doppelganger (E) creates illusions to confuse Wolverine, wasting his attacks and abilities. Devious Exchange (F) allows Loki to avoid Wolverine’s damage and reposition safely.
Mantis: Spore Slumber (LShift) sedates Wolverine, stopping him from attacking or healing. Soul Resurgence (Q) provides healing over time, countering Wolverine’s sustain.

Razor Frenzy (Q): A high-damage melee combo that heals Wolverine. Use stuns or slows to interrupt this ability.
Berserker Charge (LShift): A dash that allows Wolverine to close the gap quickly. Stay mobile to avoid getting caught.
Healing Factor (Passive): Grants Wolverine continuous healing. Focus him down quickly to bypass his sustain.

Control His Mobility: Use stuns, slows, or knockbacks to stop Wolverine from engaging or escaping.
Keep Him at a Distance: Wolverine excels in close-range combat. Use ranged heroes to counter his melee dominance.
Burst Him Down: Wolverine’s healing makes him a long-term threat. Burst damage can prevent him from sustaining through fights.