In Marvel Rivals, taking on the role of a Duelist is highly coveted. This position offers players the ability to swiftly dismantle opponents through powerful and disruptive attacks, proving crucial to match success.
Melee Duelists are characterized by their impressive mobility and formidable damage output. However, this strength comes with the significant risk of becoming vulnerable to enemy advances.
One standout character in this arena is Magik, also known as Illyana Rasputin. Wielding her immense Soulsword and mastering demonic magic, Magik excels at engaging foes head-on with her aggressive hack-and-slash combat style. As the sister of the renowned X-Man Colossus, she reigns as the Queen of Limbo, commanding dark forces in battle.
Magik’s Abilities
Magik thrives in close-quarters combat, able to launch enemies airborne while delivering damaging slashes with her colossal weapon. When she transforms into Darkchild, her abilities receive a substantial boost for twelve seconds, doubling her damage output and making her a formidable opponent.
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Ability |
Description |
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Soulsword |
Basic Attack: Swing the Soulsword dealing 65 damage over a range of 6.5m. |
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DARKCHILD: Each swing hits three times, totaling 105 damage over a 10m radius (35 per hit). |
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Darkchild |
Ultimate: Transform into Darkchild, enhancing capabilities for 12 seconds. |
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Stepping Discs |
Teleport a short distance with invincibility, allowing 3 seconds to initiate combo abilities. 6-second cooldown with 2 charges. |
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Umbral Incursion |
Dash forward 16m to launch enemies, dealing 85 damage. 8-second cooldown. |
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DARKCHILD: Dash 20m and launch enemies, dealing 115 damage with a 6-second cooldown. |
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Magic Slash |
(SECONDARY ATTACK KEY) Charge a projectile that deals 45-90 damage. 6-second cooldown. |
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DARKCHILD: Projectile damage increases to 90-180 with a 3-second cooldown. |
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Eldritch Whirl |
Upon exiting a stepping disc, press (PRIMARY ATTACK KEY) to perform a spinning attack, dealing 45 damage in a circle. Hits multiple enemies. |
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DARKCHILD: Deals three ticks of 35 damage (105 total) in an area around her. |
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Demon’s Rage |
After exiting a stepping disc, press (SECONDARY ATTACK KEY) to summon a demonic imp that inflicts 20 damage per hit. |
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DARKCHILD: The imp’s damage increases to 25 per hit. |
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Limbo’s Might |
Passive ability: Converts 30% of inflicted damage into Bonus Health, capped at 150 health (totaling 400). |
Offensive Strategies with Magik
As Magik, your role is to flank opponents and target high-priority enemies to swiftly eliminate them. Her stature as a durable brawler allows her to deal significant damage while absorbing hits from foes.
- Flank your enemies. Utilize alternate routes to avoid detection and gain a position of advantage against your target.
- Pair with a Strategist to initiate assaults effectively. Thanks to her passive ability, you can deliver devastating blows while surviving initial encounters.
- Focus on high-priority targets like Strategists (e.g., Luna Snow or Adam Warlock). Taking them out early can shift the tide of battle.
- Employ the pommel strike alongside conventional sword swings to inflict quicker damage and leverage combo opportunities.
- Create openings with Umbral Incursion and Stepping Disc for offensive engagements, isolating enemies and maximizing damage output.
- Transforming into Darkchild can disorient opponents unaware of its mechanics. Utilize the Ultimate to penetrate enemy lines, targeting vulnerable foes effectively.
- Communicate with teammates prior to flanking maneuvers to enable strategic assaults, securing eliminations before the enemy team can respond.
Combos and tactics will naturally evolve in the heat of battle; experiment within the training range to discover optimal strategies.
Defensive Strategies with Magik
Magik’s primary vulnerabilities lie in her susceptibility to crowd control and well-aimed ranged attacks. Due to limited aerial mobility, she can quickly fall prey to immobilization.
- Steer clear of direct confrontations with characters specializing in crowd control, as they can easily incapacitate you.
- If guarding an objective, leverage Magik’s mobility to thwart enemy advances and disrupt their positioning.
- Prioritize safety over aggression; she lacks the tankiness often perceived from her passive ability.
- Utilize Stepping Disc and Demon’s Rage to aid in retreat when necessary, as the demon creates space while you escape.
- Umbral Incursion serves as a valuable escape tool, allowing you to reposition swiftly.
- Maintain composure during dives. Avoid excessive risk-taking that could lead to getting overwhelmed by foes.
- Leverage the game’s third-person perspective by aiming to the right of your target for increased accuracy, particularly when executing Umbral Incursion.
Magik Combo Techniques
Magik’s combat style echoes the mechanics found in traditional hack-and-slash games, allowing for a diverse array of combos to optimize damage output against enemies.
Her basic sword swing can be slow; thus, it’s vital to cancel its long animation delay through alternative attacks to boost damage potential.
For visual reference, check out this video by FrostytheSandwich for comprehensive combo demonstrations.
- Combos differ based on your enemy’s health:
- For 250 Health: Sword swing → Pommel strike → Magik Slash → Sword swing → Pommel strike (this is highly effective against most enemies).
- For ambush attacks: Eldritch Whirl (to disperse) → Umbral Incursion → Sword swing → Pommel strike.
- For 300 Health:
- Face-to-face: Sword swing → Pommel strike → Magik Slash → Sword swing → Pommel strike → Umbral Incursion (to finish).
- Ambush: Eldritch Whirl (to disperse) → Umbral Incursion → Sword swing → Pommel strike → Magik Slash.
- For 650 Health:
- Stepping Disc → Demon’s Rage → Sword swing → Pommel strike → Magik Slash → Sword swing → Pommel strike → Umbral Incursion → Sword swing → Pommel strike.
Tip: The default keybind for the melee strike on PC is “V”. If this setup feels limiting, consider adjusting it in your combat settings to another button, such as MB4, enabling smoother executions of combos.
Magik’s Team-Up Abilities
Magik’s synergy with characters like Black Panther and Psylocke significantly enhances her overall effectiveness within a team, improving survivability while boosting her damage output.
When considering team composition, pairing a close-range Duelist may consume a valuable slot that could otherwise accommodate a long-range weapon. Factor this into your team dynamics for optimal performance.
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Team-Up Ability |
Heroes Needed |
Description |
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Disc Master |
Magic |
With Magik active, Black Panther and Psylocke can revert to a recent position after tapping into Limbo. They gain Bonus Health based on missing health, while Magik receives a 15% damage increase. |
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Black Panther/Psylocke |
Counters to Magik and Strategies for Dealing with Them
Magik is especially vulnerable to Heroes who excel in crowd control and those with superior maneuverability. Depending on the battlefield situation, it’s best to avoid or decisively engage these threats.
- Vanguards:
- Hulk
- Venom
- Duelists:
- Hawkeye
- Winter Soldier
- Spider-Man
- Strategists:
- Mantis
- Luna Snow
To maximize your effectiveness, isolate Duelists and Strategists prior to unleashing your combo strategies. Coordinate with your team to target enemies with effective pings, facilitating well-timed ambush assaults.
Beware of Winter Soldier and Hawkeye, as their abilities can counter you effectively. Stay close to your team for security, especially in one-on-one scenarios.
Ideal Team Composition for Magik
Magik’s Team-Up ability shines brightest when paired with characters like Psylocke or Black Panther, providing her with enhanced damage output and survivability. When playing in a team with coordinated flanking strategies, three close-range assassins can significantly diminish the enemy’s strength.
Should you find yourself playing solo, consider a ranged Duelist like Hawkeye or Punisher for defensive support as you engage. While having multiple Duelists is a sound strategy, collaborating with Black Panther or Psylocke to achieve a viable Team-Up duo can also prove beneficial.
When thinking of Vanguards, characters like Venom or Captain America offer useful support, while long-range Strategists such as Jeff or Luna Snow can assist in keeping her alive during aggressive maneuvers.
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