How To Get Assists in Marvel Rivals & Best Characters To Use

In the typically ego-driven world of hero shooters, *Marvel Rivals* throws a curveball: challenges that reward assists. But racking up those assists isn't as straightforward as it sounds. This guide explains how to earn assists and highlights the best characters to help you dominate the assist leaderboard.

How to Get Assists in Marvel Rivals

While playing *Marvel Rivals*, you'll see three key stats: kills, deaths, and assists. Assists are less frequent than kills because *Marvel Rivals* has a specific definition. Simply dealing damage isn't enough; damage doesn't contribute to assists. To get an assist, you need to directly support your teammates by healing them, shielding them, or incapacitating enemies, allowing an ally to secure the kill.

This makes healers and tanks the natural assist kings. If you're a damage-dealer, you'll need a strategic shift to complete assist-based challenges. Fortunately, certain characters excel at racking up assists.

Best Characters for Assists in Marvel Rivals

Jeff the Land Shark

While not the most potent Strategist, Jeff's bubbles and stream offer significant healing flexibility. The more you heal teammates, the more opportunities they have to score kills, boosting your assist count.

Mantis

Mantis is the ultimate support character for assists. Her healing abilities combined with Spore Slumber (which puts enemies to sleep) create the perfect assist setup. The only challenge is securing her early in a match.

Peni Parker

If healing isn't your style, Peni Parker is a fantastic tank option. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, making them easy targets for your damage-dealing teammates while you rack up assists.

Doctor Strange

Another top-tier tank, Doctor Strange's powerful shield keeps allies alive, allowing them to secure kills while you earn the assists for keeping them in the fight.

Storm

For Duelists seeking assists, Storm is the ideal choice. Her Weather Control boosts allies' damage and speed, setting them up for easy kills and rewarding you with plenty of assists.

That's your complete guide to earning assists and the best characters to use in *Marvel Rivals*. For more *Marvel Rivals* content, check out our guide on all Chronoverse Saga Achievements in Season 1.

*Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.*