10 best 5-star characters in Marvel Contest of Champions
5-star characters in Marvel Contest of Champions are largely effective in the game, as they possess special skills and tactics that can dominate fights. Every character is designed to represent their comic book counterparts while also incorporating engaging abilities.
In this article, we have curated a list of 10 of the best 5-star characters in Marvel Contest of Champions and their tactical advantages and disadvantages.
Note: This list is based on the author's opinion and is in no particular order.
List of the 10 best 5-star characters in Marvel Contest of Champions
1) Corvus Glaive
Corvus Glaive can deal large amounts of damage with his special attacks and special ability to gain an additional charge every time it is used, making him a dangerous opponent. His base attack is 2,414 and his health is 29,874, which makes him powerful in attack and defense. His gameplay is based on preserving his charges to perform strong special attacks.
2) Cosmic Ghost Rider
With a base attack of 2,301 and health going up to 29,874, Cosmic Ghost Rider's play style is centered around stacking Fury buffs that increase his damage output greatly. His special skills include the ability to deal incinerate damage to enemies, making fights more tactical. His abilities can be used smartly to deliver high damage during the Fury activation. This makes him suitable for any game mode.
3) Hyperion
With a base attack of 2,211 and health over 33,608, Hyperion can take a lot of hits but return more on his enemies. His gameplay style involves managing his power gains to the best of his ability to pull off powerful special moves. Hyperion is also a great asset in long fights because of his debuffs immunity and health regeneration factor, making him perfect for Alliance Quests.
4) Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom's base attack is 2,978 while his health is approximately 28,350, making him effective in both attacking and defensive positions. His strength is that he can dispel the buffs of enemies while gaining power, which is especially useful against champions who use buffs.
His abilities allow players to manage the timing of special attacks to make the most out of the damage dealt while avoiding threats on the field.
5) Nick Fury
Having a base attack of 2,301 and health of 31,398, Nick Fury enjoys using his tactical charges to buff himself during battles. Since his gameplay is situational, he is a perfect fit for players who like to change their strategies frequently during a battle. He can get back on his feet after being knocked out: an added bonus that can help dominate tough fights.
6) Shang-Chi
Having a base attack of 2,301 and health of approximately 31,398, Shang-Chi is good at avoiding the enemy’s attacks and using his to counterattack them. His ability to build up energy for a strong counterattack allows one to play both aggressively and defensively. Shang-Chi’s abilities are quite complex and require good timing and accuracy.
7) Tigra
Tigra's base attack is 4,504 and her health is approximately 47,854: thus, her playstyle is focused on dodging enemy attacks and dealing high damage. Her abilities let her avoid damage well while putting pressure on her opponents. She has phasing abilities that players can use to dodge enemies and leave them open to be hit by a combo.
8) Kate Bishop
Kate Bishop's base attack is 2,527 and her health is around 32,313. Her main strategy is to deal damage from a distance while moving constantly. Kate Bishop's gameplay is based on the usage of her bow’s abilities to debuff enemies and avoid direct combat as often as possible. To get the most out of her, players should focus on their positioning during fights.
9) Valkyrie
Valkyrie is a melee fighter who also has a lot of support skills built into her kit. With a base attack of 2,640 and health close to 33,837, she fits well in both offensive and defensive positions in teams. Her ability to apply a buff to allies and debuff enemies gives her tactical possibilities in Alliance Quests or Alliance Wars, which require cooperation.
10) Absorbing Man
With a base attack of 2,324 and health of approximately 30,941, Absorbing Man can take different effects from opponents and use them to his advantage. He is a formidable fighter who can counter his opponents’ strengths and exploit their weaknesses with his Omni-Morph forms. He is also the first champion to change the damage type of his basic attack.
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