But what actually counts as an assist?

Spoiler: its not just tickling an enemy with a stray bullet.

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Lets dive into the mechanics behind those handshake-worthy moments.

What Counts As An Assist?

Spider-Man intro screen in Marvel Rivals.

In Marvel Rivals, getting an assistisn’t just about hitting an enemy.

You earn an assistby using abilitiesthatdirectly help a teammate secure a kill.

Simply put, dealing damage won’t count towards an assist, unlike in many other shooters.

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Similarly, healers can easily earn assists bykeeping teammates alivein clutch moments or enhancing their combat abilities.

These contributions directly impact eliminations and are recognized as assists.

What Are The Best Heroes To Get Assists?

Punisher from Marvel Rivals setting up his turret in the Practice Range.

Here are our recommendations.

These are not the only heroes capable of earning assists just our suggestions.

Jeff

Joyful Splash

Healing Bubble

Use yourbubbleandsplash streamto keep teammates healed, enabling them to defeat opponents.

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Cloak & Dagger

Lightforce Dagger

Dagger Storm

Veil of Lightforce

Allhealing abilitiescontribute to earning assists.

UseAbsolute Zerotofreeze enemies, letting allies secure kills.

Adam Warlock

Avatar Life Stream

Soul Bond

Soul Bondpassively grants assists.

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Along with his usualhealing abilities, this makes Adam an effortless choice for assist-focused gameplay.

Loki

Mystical Missile

Regeneration Domain

Use Lokishealing abilitiesto keep teammates alive while supporting their combat efforts.

Rocket Raccoon

Repair Mode

C.Y.A.

  • Cosmic Yarn Amplifier

Obtain assists throughhealingallies orboostingtheirdamageoutput.

Vanguard

Peni Parker

Cyber-Web Snare

Immobilize enemies withCyber-Web Snare, allowing teammates to finish them off for assists.

Magneto

Metal Bulwark

Create ashieldaround allies, allowing them to stay alive while they get kills.

Duelist

Squirrel Girl

Squirrel Blockade

UseSquirrel Blockadeto trap enemies.

Teammates can capitalize on the immobilization to secure kills.

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