Master Scarlet Witch in Marvel Rivals: Abilities, Tips, and Advanced Strategies

Wanda Maximoff, also known as the Scarlet Witch, is a crowd-controlling, disrupting powerhouse of Marvel Rivals - well, at least that would be the idea. Indeed, mastering her abilities would prove an understanding of her greatest strong and weak points, then also how she synergises with teammates. This comprehensive overview gives you the edge to come and conquer the battlefield as a true Scarlet Witch.

 

 

Abilities Summary

1. Hex Bolt(Basic Attack)

Description: Fires a bolt of chaotic energy that deals moderate damage to a single target.

Usage Tips:

Use Hex Bolt to poke enemies in the early game and secure last hits on creeps or minions.

Amplify its impact by targeting enemies already affected by crowd control.

2. Chaos Barrier (Defensive Ability)

Description: Creates a barrier of chaotic energy, reducing incoming damage and reflecting a percentage back at attackers.

Usage Tips:

Activate Chaos Barrier in team fights to reduce damage from burst assassins or marksmen.

Use it to bait enemies into overcommitting.

3. Reality Warp (Utility Ability)

Description: Alters the battlefield, creating zones of slow or displacing enemies.

Usage Tips:

Use this ability to disrupt enemy formations or prevent escapes.

Combine with AoE abilities from allies for devastating crowd control.

4. Hex Storm (Ultimate Ability)

Description: Unleashes a raging storm of chaos magic, dealing significant AoE damage and applying random debuffs on enemies.

Usage Tips

Use ultimate at perfect times in tightly packed teamfights.

Combine with allies ultimates, such as Black Panther pounce or Doctor Strange's time freeze, to create the ultimate wombo-combo combo effect.

 

 

Skill Order

Update Scarlet Witch's skills in priority, as follows:

• Ultimate - Hex Storm- get it maxed as fast as possible, since game changers have to happen.
• Hex Bolt - Increases damage done when maintaining pressure.
• Reality Warp - Increases utility by controlling fights.
• Chaos Barrier - Increase survivability, reflect more damage taken

Gameplay Tips

Early Game

• Farm to build main pieces.
• Poke with Hex Bolt to take lane control.
• Conservative use of Chaos Barrier as it will drain energy significantly

Mid Game

• Scuttle buttes and objectives. Scarlet Witch is great at screwing up the enemy when a fight breaks out.
• Place Reality Warp strategically to zone opponents away from objectives like towers or buffs.

Late Game

• Stay with your team to maximize Hex Storm's effectiveness.
• Use your crowd control to target priority enemies such as marksmen and mages.
• Chaos Barrier should be reserved for critical moments when countering high-damage ultimates.

Team Synergy and Counters

Best Allies

• Doctor Strange: Additional crowd control and benefits from Reality Warp's battlefield manipulation.
• Thor: Good pair with Hex Storm for team fights, mainly because it would be some high damage.
• Captain America: Scarlet Witch is able to shield and peel for when she's in her powers.

Worst Matchups

• Loki: With his stealth and burst, he'll catch Scarlet Witch off guard.
• Iron Man: Just too high mobility and too many long range attacks.
• Hulk: Durability and crowd control will take away from Scarlet Witch's time to cast.

Core Items

• Chaos Amplifier - Increases ability power and has increased effects for debuffs.
• Arcane Shard: Reduces cooldowns, so you can use your abilities more.
• Protective Prism: Enhances survivability to burst damage.

Situational Items

• Void Scepter: High-magic-resistance opponents are countered.
• Mana Catalyst: Use it if you're running out of energy during longer fights.
• Barrier Orb: Provides a secondary shield during clutch situations.

Advanced Strategies

Positioning

• Always position behind your frontline.
• Use Reality Warp to keep enemies from diving to you.
• Debuff Synergy
• Coordinate with your teammates who can take advantage of Scarlet Witch's debuffs, such as stuns or slows.
• Keep track of enemy cleanse abilities and bait them out before using Hex Storm.

Map Awareness

• Use Scarlet Witch's utility to control key areas of the map, such as jungle entrances and choke points.
• Use Reality Warp for defense to secure your team's retreat or block enemy reinforcements.

Practice Makes Perfect

Scarlet Witch requires a balance of patience and aggression. Invest time in learning matchups, practicing ability combos, and adapting to different team compositions. With dedication, you’ll harness the full power of chaos magic to lead your team to victory!