'Marvel Rivals' Just Added Its Most Entertaining Character Yet

"And while Gambit is undeniably one of the most stylish Marvel characters, it also turns out that he's one of the most dynamic to play as. His inclusion has made me finally accept a truth about Rivals - healers are, by far, the most well-designed characters in the game. I'd even argue that they're the most fun to play, and as someone who usually avoids healing like the plague, that's a tremendous surprise."

"There's a much more aggressive slant to Rivals than a lot of other hero shooters, and a fantastic ebb and flow between offense and defense. The way the lightning-fast matches play out and encourage dynamic offensive teamwork has helped propel Marvel Rivals to success. But it's the dynamism of the game's healers that keeps me coming back for more, as nearly 90 percent of my playtime is spent on the likes of Cloak & Dagger, Mantis, Rocket Raccoon, and now Gambit."

"Take Gambit, who's well known for his kinetic powers and iconic exploding cards. He could work just fine as a Duelist, but he's far more fascinating as a healer. Like most Strategists, Gambit's basic attacks heal allies and damage enemies, but he also has a complex card mechanic that lets you lean even harder into defense or offense. Gambit is one of Rivals' most complex characters, which makes him a joy to experiment with."

Gambit joins Marvel Rivals as a healer-class Strategist who blends offensive power with support capability. His basic attacks both heal allies and damage enemies, and a complex exploding-card mechanic allows players to specialize toward offense or defense. Rivals emphasizes aggressive, fast matches with dynamic teamwork and an ebb-and-flow between attacking and protecting objectives. Strategists are tuned toward offense more than typical healers, enabling significant damage while maintaining team sustain. Players report spending most playtime on Strategists like Cloak & Dagger, Mantis, Rocket Raccoon, and Gambit because of their inventive, multifaceted designs and engaging play patterns.

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