Marvel Rivals Leak Claims a New Vanguard Is on the Way

Summary

The Hood is rumored to join Marvel Rivals as a Vanguard, surprising fans expecting him as a Duelist.
Vanguards like Doctor Strange use shields, bonus health, and regeneration to protect allies.
Speculation suggests Blade and Cyclops may also join the game, with potential team-up abilities.

A prominent Marvel Rivals leaker has claimed that The Hood will be coming to the popular hero shooter as a Vanguard. Marvel Rivals is currently in the opening weeks of Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, which features Dracula as the title's main antagonist. While Season 0 took place over the course of several weeks, the developers have stated that a typical full-length season will last for three months.

Marvel Rivals' Vanguards act as tanks, utilizing large health pools and damage mitigating abilities to protect themselves and allies. These heroes can often be found leading the charge when capturing a point or guiding a convoy. While some Vanguards, like Doctor Strange, put up a shield to block incoming attacks, others use bonus health and regeneration to soak up damage as they dive on enemies. These characters typically rely on healing from Strategists in order to play their role effectively and benefit from the synergy that comes with a good team composition. It is expected that The Thing will be Marvel Rivals' next Vanguard when he is added in a mid-season update alongside Human Torch.

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By Matthew O’Dwyer

In a recent post on Twitter, Rivals_Leaks claimed that The Hood will be coming to the hero shooter as a Vanguard. Many fans seemed surprised by the news, as they expected the pistol-wielding villain to be another Duelist in the game's roster. While the character began as a petty criminal, he gained superpowers after defeating a demon and stealing its cloak and boots. With abilities that include levitation and invisibility, he quickly rose to prominence in the underworld of New York City. There's no telling when The Hood may come to the title, but NetEase Games has stated that players can expect to see a new Marvel Rivals hero added every six weeks.

The Hood May Be an Upcoming Vanguard in Marvel Rivals

Some fans have speculated that The Hood could come to the game in the near future, as the current season has a strong focus on New York City. It's also theorized that Blade may come to Marvel Rivals very soon, as NetEase Games revealed official artwork of the vampire hunter as a Gallery Card within Season 1. As of writing, the members of The Fantastic Four are the only characters confirmed to be coming to the title.

Dataminers have been busy digging through the game's files, looking for any clues that may point toward upcoming heroes or villains. In addition to The Hood, Rivals_Leaks claimed players may soon see Cyclops come to Marvel Rivals, though they didn't specify what role the X-Men leader might fill. Many fans are hoping to see the hero come to the game as a Duelist with team-up abilities that highlight his mutant allies. With so much content on the way, many fans are looking forward to seeing what NetEase Games does next.

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