NetEaseMarvel Rivals’ latest hero, Phoenix, is Season 3‘s primary addition, and she’s already an absolute menace.
If you like characters that reward smart positioning, good aim, and blow up grouped enemies like popcorn, Phoenix is going to be your new favorite DPS pick.
She brings self-sustain, insane area control, and a genuinely busted ultimate that counters many of the strongest picks in the game. So if you’re wondering how to play Phoenix in Marvel Rivals, here’s everything you need to know.
NetEasePhoenix stats in Marvel Rivals
- Class: Duelist
- Health: 275
- Movement Speed: 6m per second
Phoenix’s defining traits are her speed and burst potential. As a Duelist with just 275 HP, she’s not built to brawl, but her 6m/s movement speed and chain-exploding damage make her deadly in the right hands.
Weapons
Phoenix’s basic attack is all about building Sparks. Every body shot applies 1 Spark, and every headshot applies 2 Sparks.
When an enemy hits 3 Sparks, they explode, taking big damage and giving Phoenix some health back. It’s a snowball effect: land your shots, get healing, and keep pressuring.
Primary: Cosmic Flames
NetEaseA mid-range energy weapon that applies Sparks with each hit.
- Body shots apply 1, headshots apply 2.
- When a target reaches 3 Sparks, they explode, damaging them and healing Phoenix.
- Sparks can chain between enemies if they’re close together.
| Weapon Type | Distance |
| Damage | 50 |
| Range | 4m |
| Self healing | Heals 10 HP per second every four seconds |
Secondary: Telekinesis Burst
With it, you can mark an area and follow-up with fiery explosions that stunt enemies and inflict slow. It also applies 1 Spark to the enemies you hit.
| Weapon Type | Distance |
| Damage | Target: 20 Subsequent: 20 |
| Duration/Range | Explosion range: 2m radius and 6m height Stun duration: 0.3 seconds Slow duration: 2 seconds |
| Attack Interval | 10 seconds of cooldown |
Abilities, Ultimate & Team-up
NetEasePhoenix is all about poking from weird angles, setting up chain reactions, and getting out when things get hot.
Her kit encourages flanking, comboing abilities, and staying mobile. If you like fast-paced glass cannons, this is it.
| ABILITY | WHAT IT DOES | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Telephatic Illusion | Press [Shift] to perform a short dash that detonating behind Phoenix, applying a Spark to nearby enemies. It can be aimed in any direction and is great for finishing combos or escaping dives. | Distance: 8m Damage: 50 to 3m radius Effect: Applies 1 Spark Cooldown: 12 seconds |
| Dark Ascent | Press [E] to activate flight mode for a short time. While flying, Phoenix regenerates ammo over time. She can shoot and reposition, but cannot use other abilities during flight. | Effect: Free flight, 50% movement boost & four ammo refill per second. Max energy: 1200 Energy cost: 400 per second Energy recovery: 120 per second |
| Endsong Inferno | Phoenix transforms into a flaming bird and becomes untargetable. While in this form, she can fly freely and crash down in a massive explosion. Her Ultimate deals huge AoE damage, breaks all shields, summons, and bonus HP in range, and applies Sparks to anyone caught in the blast. After landing, Phoenix is fully healed and returned to her original position. | Damage: 140 in 10m radius Shockwave damage: 50 Summons‘ health: 400 Self-healing: 250 |
| Mind’s Grace | When teamed with Wolverine, he gains a unique combo bonus. Feral Leap becomes Phoenix Warrior. Plus, he can scorch nearby enemies and gains Lifesteal. As the team-up Anchor, Phoenix gets a 10% damage boost. | Team up: Wolverine Role: Anchor, Passive Bonus: 10% damage boost |
How to play Phoenix in Marvel Rivals
Phoenix plays best when she’s flanking, poking, and being a general menace from off angles. Think of her like a mix between Tracer and Junkrat, with more brains and a flaming bird.
Open fights by getting 1 to 2 Sparks on multiple enemies. If they’re stacked, the first explosion can set off a chain reaction. Use Cosmic Flame to trigger explosions or lock down squishies trying to escape.
If you’re getting dived, land a quick body shot or headshot, then immediately dash (Shift) to trigger an explosion and escape. It’s a surprisingly strong defensive combo.
Your melee also applies a Spark, meaning that if someone gets too close, a headshot melee combo can cause an instant explosion.
NetEaseUse flight (E) not just to escape, but to reposition and recharge ammo. Poke, fly up, regain ammo, and come back in when the cooldowns are back up.
The ultimate is your nuke. Use it when you see grouped enemies with bonus health or defensive abilities. It deletes shields, kills summons, and counters nearly every defensive ult in the game. Just beware: Phoenix has only 400 HP in this form, so don’t hover too long or you’ll get shot down.
You return to your original spot after ulting, so don’t try to use it to escape a bad position. Use it mid-fight to turn the tide or punish grouped enemies.
Phoenix is one of the most explosive DPS heroes in Marvel Rivals. Mastering her Spark combos, positioning, and ult timing can turn you into an unstoppable force. Just don’t forget: you are nothing until you explode.
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