Spider-Man is one of the most iconic and beloved characters in the Marvel Universe. He is celebrated for his agility and signature web-swinging abilities.
In Marvel Rivals, he shines as a high-mobility Duelist, perfect for players who love fast-paced gameplay. But as with other heroes, mastering his skills requires practice and precision.
Whether swinging across the battlefield, web-shooting, or trapping enemies with your webs, Spider-Man is an important character in Marvel Rivals.
For Spider-Man fans, this guide explains all his skills and how to play with him, along with some of the best pairing options and counter strategies.
Spider-Man's Abilities in Marvel Rivals
Spider-Man is one of the most agile characters who can swing freely across the battlefield. With his web, he can move around or even charge enemies to trap or temporarily immobilize them. Here is a complete breakdown of all of his abilities:
Primary Attack: Spider-Power
Spider-Man’s primary attack is a two-punch combo that damages enemies within the melee range. The combo finishes with a flying kick if you land both punches successfully. This attack deals even more damage if the enemy has Spider-Tracer attached to him.
Secondary Attack: Web-Cluster
This ability allows Spider-Man to fire a web projectile that damages the enemies and sticks a Spider-Tracer on them. The Spider-Tracer boosts the damage of Spider-Man’s melee strikes and offers an additional combo finisher.
Get Over Here!
Spider-Man fires a web to pull an enemy toward him. If the enemy is marked with a Spider-Tracer, Spider-Man instead launches toward the target and delivers a powerful flying kick. This skill is ideal for quickly closing the distance and engaging in close-range combat.
Amazing Combo
The Amazing Combo launches the enemy off the ground, leaving them open to follow-up hits. If the target has a Spider-Tracer, it deals additional damage and consumes the tracer.
Web-Swing
This ability allows Spider-Man to shoot a web and swing across the battlefield. Web-Swing has three charges, which offer Spider-Man incredible mobility and are perfect for repositioning during a fight or to escape dangerous areas.
Spectacular Spin
Spider-Man spins rapidly and shoots Web Clusters in all directions to deal damage. Enemies hit by the webs are stunned and attached to Spider-Tracers, which prepare them for later attacks. Spectacular Spin is mainly effective if a couple of enemies are in one group.
Passive Abilities: Spider-Sense and Wall Crawl
- Spider-Sense: Alerts Spider-Man about the enemies around, even those hiding, and enhances his awareness of his surroundings.
- Wall Crawl: Allows him to climb and crawl along the wall or ceilings.
How to Play Spider-Man
Spider-Man’s gameplay revolves around his incredible mobility, combos, and ability to mark enemies for later strikes. To master his true potential, always stay on the move and leverage his agility. Use Web Clusters to attach Spider Tracer to your enemies. This creates an opportunity for more power powerful melee strikes. To narrow the distance between enemies, use the Get Over Here! ability, it can surprise your enemies, especially when you attack them from ceilings.
Use Spider-Power or Amazing Combo when you've trapped enemies to maximize damage. During battles, take advantage of Spider-Man's Web-Swinging ability to move unpredictably and reposition strategically. Against clustered enemies, unleash his ultimate move, Spectacular-Spin, to deal massive area damage. Timing it well can shift the tide of the fight in your favor.
Team Pairing with Spider-Man
Spider-Man shines in his mobility and agility, so pairing him with heroes who can support his style will maximize his effectiveness. For example, heroes like Venom are excellent choices. Venom offers a Symbiote Bond that enhances Spider-Man’s damage and provides valuable crown control.
Star-Lord is another strong companion due to his ranged firepower. He can provide backline support to Spider-Man and allow him to ambush enemies directly. A strategist like Mantis is also a good pair for Spider-Man as she offers a significant damage boost that increases his offensive output.
How to Counter Spider-Man
Although mobility and close combat are the biggest strengths of Spider-Man, you can counter him easily with heroes who can track his movements or shut down his ability. For instance, Namor’s Aquatic Dominion ability allows him to spawn monsters that can target Spider-Man’s movement and force him out of position.
Since Spider-Man lacks range attacks, it can be difficult for him to deal with them. Sniper-like Black Widows are good counters because they can eliminate Spider-Man from a distance. Although you must be skillful enough to track his movements, it's still a good way to one-shot him.
Heroes with Crowd-control abilities can prevent Spider-Man from escaping or completing his combos. To effectively counter Spider-Man, make sure to focus on predicting his movement. Do not give him the space to swing freely, and force him to an enclosed area to decrease his effectiveness.
Here is everything you need to know about Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals. You can check out How To Play as Black Widow and How To Play as Black Panther for more character guides.