Marvel Rivals How to Play Hela

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Hela, the Goddess of Death, is a powerful Duelist hero who uses her Nightsword Thorns and Nastrond Crows to deal damage and control enemies. Here’s how to play her in Marvel Rivals:

Hela’s Abilities

Basic Attack: Nightsword Thorn (Left Click)

• Throws Nightsword thorns at enemies.

• Use it for consistent mid-range damage.

Goddess of Death (Q)

• Soars into the air and unleashes Nastrond Crows to deal damage.

• Best used to damage multiple enemies or pressure grouped opponents.

Astral Flock (LShift)

• Transforms into a flock of crows, gliding forward.

• Recast to revert and return to normal.

• Use for repositioning, escaping, or surprising enemies.

Soul Drainer (E)

• Projects a Hel sphere that explodes, stunning nearby enemies.

• Great for crowd control and setting up combos.

Piercing Night (Right Click)

• Fires multiple Nightsword thorns that detonate after a delay.

• Ideal for dealing high burst damage in fights.

Nastrond Crowstorm (Passive)

• Defeating enemies generates Nastrond Crows that explode after a short duration.

• Encourages aggressive play to secure kills and spread damage.

Hel’s Descent (Passive)

• Slows your descent while falling.

• Helps you stay in the air longer to aim or reposition.

Playstyle and Combos

Early Game: Poke and Harass

• Use Nightsword Thorn for safe damage from mid-range.

• Focus on building pressure with basic attacks and Piercing Night.

• Save Astral Flock to reposition or escape when under threat.

Combo:

1. Open with Piercing Night for burst damage.

2. Follow with Nightsword Thorn to maintain pressure.

3. If enemies approach, use Soul Drainer to stun and create space.

Mid Game: Control and Kill

• Use Goddess of Death to damage groups of enemies and force them to scatter.

• Combine Soul Drainer and Piercing Night for crowd control and burst.

• Position carefully with Astral Flock to avoid getting focused.

Combo:

1. Engage with Goddess of Death to damage and scatter enemies.

2. Use Soul Drainer to stun key targets.

3. Finish with Piercing Night and basic attacks.

Late Game: Aggressive and Deadly

• Focus on securing kills to trigger Nastrond Crowstorm, spreading more damage.

• Use Goddess of Death and Astral Flock to move unpredictably during fights.

• Stun enemies with Soul Drainer to disrupt their plans and secure objectives.

Combo:

1. Dive into the fight with Astral Flock.

2. Use Goddess of Death and Soul Drainer for high damage and crowd control.

3. Chain Piercing Night and basic attacks to finish off enemies.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths:

• High Damage Output: Strong abilities for burst and sustained damage.

• Crowd Control: Stun and area-of-effect damage disrupt enemy teams.

• Passive Pressure: Nastrond Crowstorm punishes enemies after kills.

Weaknesses:

• Fragility: Low durability makes positioning key.

• Limited Mobility: Relies on Astral Flock to escape or reposition.

• Ability Reliance: Needs well-timed abilities for maximum impact.

Tips for Success

1. Target Priority: Focus on squishy or isolated enemies to secure kills and trigger Nastrond Crowstorm.

2. Use Stuns Wisely: Time Soul Drainer to interrupt enemy abilities or lock down threats.

3. Position Safely: Stay at mid-range and use Astral Flock to reposition or escape danger.

4. Spread Damage: Use Goddess of Death in crowded fights to damage multiple enemies.

5. Finish Strong: Rely on Piercing Night and basic attacks to clean up fights.

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