Marvel Rivals' Season 1: The Thing Arrives!
Season 1 of Marvel Rivals kicked off with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the arrival of The Thing and Human Torch. The wait is finally over! Here's the release date for The Thing and a breakdown of his abilities.
The Thing's Marvel Rivals Debut
The first half of Marvel Rivals' Season 1 concludes on February 21st, making way for the second half, which includes rank adjustments and, most importantly, the remaining members of the Fantastic Four.
The Thing, alongside the Human Torch, officially joins the Marvel Rivals roster on February 21st. This addition is highly anticipated, given the relatively small Vanguard roster.
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The Thing's Abilities: A Tank's Arsenal
The Thing is designed as a Vanguard – a tank – specializing in melee combat. Expect plenty of punches and close-quarters smashing! While comparisons to the Hulk are inevitable, The Thing's unique abilities will define his gameplay. Details are still emerging, but based on leaks, his kit includes:
- Furious Charge: A forward dash that launches enemies into the air, leaving behind a stunning seismic zone.
- Battlefield Support: Rapid deployment to aid a teammate, granting both damage reduction.
- Slam Moment (Ultimate): An area-of-effect attack that flings enemies airborne, creating kill opportunities for the team.
- Solid as a Rock (Passive): Immunity to knockback and crowd control effects.
- Team-Up Ability: Similar to the Hulk, The Thing can hurl Wolverine across the battlefield. His primary attack consists of rapid, low-damage punches, while the secondary is a powerful charged punch.
Initial impressions suggest The Thing will be a frontline tank, absorbing damage for his team. While sharing similarities with characters like Hulk or Venom, he's not a dive tank. He could potentially replace primary tanks such as Doctor Strange or Magneto, but further testing is needed to fully understand his strategic role.
Optimal Team Compositions for The Thing
Based on his abilities, The Thing synergizes well with tanks like Thor, Hulk, and Peni Parker. Wolverine provides a strong DPS complement, as do ranged DPS characters like Hawkeye or Namor. Healers like Mantis and Luna Snow are also good choices, given The Thing's limited mobility.
This concludes our overview of The Thing's release date and abilities in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
