Marvel Rivals: Understanding DPS and What it Means for Heroes
DPS in Marvel Rivals refers to "damage per second" - a measurement of how much damage a character can deal over time. In the game, DPS is primarily associated with the Duelist role, though all character types can deal damage.
Duelist heroes are the primary damage dealers in Marvel Rivals, specializing in high offensive output. The game features three main roles:
- Vanguard (Tank)
- Duelist (DPS)
- Strategist (Support/Healer)
Current Duelist (DPS) Heroes in Marvel Rivals:
- Black Panther
- Black Widow
- Hawkeye
- Hela
- Human Torch
- Iron Fist
- Iron Man
- Magik
- Mister Fantastic
- Moon Knight
- Namor
- Psylocke
- The Punisher
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Squirrel Girl
- Star-Lord
- Storm
- Winter Soldier
- Wolverine
Marvel superheroes in action poses
Wolverine with yellow jacket and claws
Punisher aiming weapon in Marvel Rivals
To maximize your effectiveness as a DPS player:
- Choose a Duelist hero that matches your playstyle
- Focus on dealing consistent damage
- Switch heroes if you're not being effective
- Communicate with your team about damage output
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