Marvel Rivals How to Play Wolverine

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Wolverine is a melee duelist in Marvel Rivals, combining damage (DPS) and tank abilities. He’s great at getting up close to enemies, especially squishy ones, and can hold his own against tougher opponents. Here’s a simple guide to playing Wolverine:

Wolverine’s Strengths

• High melee damage: Wolverine can hack and slash through enemies quickly.

• Tanky abilities: He has tools to reduce damage and heal himself.

• Fast and aggressive: Great for jumping into fights and disrupting backlines.

Wolverine’s Abilities

1. Savage Claw (Left Click)

   • Wolverine swipes at enemies with his claws.

   • Enhanced to Berserk Claw Strike, it deals more damage over a short time.

2. Last Stand (Q)

   • Launch enemies into the air and slam them down for heavy damage.

   • Damage increases based on his rage level.

3. Feral Leap (Left Shift)

   • Wolverine leaps toward an enemy, striking them multiple times.

   • Great for closing gaps or surprising opponents.

4. Undying Animal (E)

   • A defensive howl that reduces incoming damage for a short time.

   • Use it when you’re under heavy attack.

5. Vicious Rampage (Right Click)

   • Wolverine slides toward an enemy and performs a powerful claw strike in an X shape.

6. Regenerative Healing Factor (Passive)

   • Automatically activates after 90 seconds, healing Wolverine and removing debuffs.

   • Extra health gained turns into a one-time heal after a brief delay.

7. Berserker Rage (Passive)

   • Wolverine builds rage when attacking or taking damage.

   • More rage means stronger attacks and better healing.

8. Fastball Special (Team-Up Ability with Hulk)

   • Hulk throws Wolverine into enemies for a surprise attack.

How to Play Wolverine

1. Start Aggressively

   • Use Feral Leap to jump into the fight. Aim for squishy enemies like healers or ranged characters.

   • Chain attacks with Savage Claw and Vicious Rampage to deal damage quickly.

2. Manage Cooldowns

   • Wolverine relies on cooldowns for both damage and survivability.

   • If Undying Animal or Regenerative Healing Factor are on cooldown, consider pulling back to recover.

3. Use Rage Effectively

   • Build rage by attacking or taking hits.

   • Spend rage wisely to boost damage during key moments, like using Last Stand in team fights.

4. Know When to Retreat

   • If you’re low on health or your defensive abilities are on cooldown, back off.

   • Let your healing factor kick in, then rejoin the fight when you’re ready.

Tips for Success

• Pair with Ranged Allies: Wolverine works well with characters like Squirrel Girl or Hawkeye, who can support him from a distance.

• Avoid Long Ranged Fights: Characters like Widow or Hawkeye can be tough for Wolverine if you can’t close the gap. Use Feral Leap to get close quickly.

• Balance Offense and Defense: Wolverine can deal damage and soak hits, but he’s not invincible. Use his tanky abilities wisely.

• Focus on Squishy Targets: He’s excellent at taking down healers or fragile damage dealers.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths:

• High melee damage and strong defensive abilities.

• Can disrupt backlines and deal with fragile characters quickly.

• Useful as an off-tank in a team composition.

Weaknesses:

• Vulnerable to ranged attacks when abilities are on cooldown.

• Needs good timing and positioning to avoid taking too much damage.

• Not as mobile as other duelists like Iron Fist.

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