Using Stationary Buffs Effectively in Marvel Rivals

In Marvel Rivals, the strategic use of stationary abilities can significantly shift the tide of battle. These abilities, deployed by various allies, have a limited operational range and often come with lengthy cooldowns. As a player, it is crucial to remain close to these buffs, or to quickly reposition yourself to take advantage of them. Failing to do so risks wasting the protective or offensive benefits provided by your team’s Strategist or Vanguard. In some scenarios, these abilities can even inflict damage on enemies, creating opportunities to lure melee fighters into traps.

Typically, stationary buffs offer static enhancements that cannot be counteracted by the enemy. However, some deployable buffs within Marvel Rivals are susceptible to enemy attacks. If these abilities are not safeguarded by cover, they can be destroyed quickly. It is essential to communicate their locations to your teammates, allowing everyone to maximize their benefits while remaining aware of potential threats.

Understanding Stationary Buffs

Embrace the Protection Offered

Armor Packs and Rocket Boots in Marvel Rivals

Stationary buffs in Marvel Rivals are fixed abilities provided by your allies, often difficult to maneuver from their initial placement. Many abilities face long cooldown periods or are restricted to the original target. As the recipient of these buffs, it is your responsibility to navigate back to them effectively.

Successful usage of these buffs hinges on good communication among teammates, especially during Quickplay or lower-stakes matches. Players utilizing buffs should clearly explain their functions, while those benefiting from them must develop a strong sense of spatial awareness regarding how their teammates are providing support.

Distinguishing between ally and enemy abilities can sometimes be confusing in Marvel Rivals. Generally, team abilities appear in blue, while adversarial ones show up in red. However, this color scheme can vary, with lighter shades potentially indicating friendly abilities and darker hues signaling danger.

Countless stationary abilities also serve as traps against enemies. If foes remain fixated on these buffs, they may waste essential cooldowns, offering you the opportunity to initiate a counter-offensive.

Leveraging Stationary Buffs for Success

Secure Your Position When Possible

Generally, simply approaching a buff is enough in Marvel Rivals. However, players should exercise caution, maintaining their cover and avoiding dangerous positions. In situations where you are being pursued, such as by Wolverine or Iron Fist, seeking refuge within the spell area can prove critical for survival.

The following table outlines various stationary abilities available in Marvel Rivals, along with their corresponding effects:

Ability	Character	Effect
Armor Pack	Rocket Raccoon	Grants 25 Bonus Health upon pick-up
Rocket Boots	Rocket Raccoon	Dashes vertically upon pressing jump twice
Healing Bubble	Jeff the Land Shark	Heals 85 and increases movement speed by 60% for 4 seconds
Regeneration Domain	Loki	Heals 100 per second and 30% of damage taken for 5 seconds (all Doppelgangers cast this simultaneously)
Guardian Shield	Invisible Woman	Heals 50 per second, slows enemies by 30% upon contact
Psionic Vortex	Invisible Woman	Slows enemies by 50% for 4 seconds
Eternal Bond	Cloak and Dagger	Heals 220 per second while damaging the enemy 30 per second for 10 seconds
Dagger Storm	Cloak and Dagger	Heals 55 per second for 6 seconds
Weather Control	Storm	Grants an 8% movement or damage boost within 15m of Storm
Plasma Globules	Black Widow	Enemies are slowed by 80% for 10 seconds when lured inside
Bionic Spider-Nest	Penny Parker	Each drone inflicts 40 damage on a single enemy, totaling 400 damage
Dark Seal	Scarlet Witch	Stuns enemies within the area periodically for a total of 1.5 seconds
Lightning Realm	Thor	Inflicts 40 damage and slows enemies by 30%, granting Thor one Thorforce per target