Summary
- Players can counter Jeff's ult by playing as Jeff and saving allies with their own ult.
- Jeff is a popular hero with a unique style.
- Players called for Jeff nerfs due to his powerful ult, but the devs haven't made any changes yet.
A Marvel Rivals player shared a clever way to counter Jeff's ultimate, which is to play as Jeff and use their own ult to save allies. Marvel Rivals is in its early days post-launch, so players are getting a feeling of which heroes have the greatest potential to dominate the meta.
However, many think that Jeff is Marvel Rivals' breakout star. The hero's personality is very quirky, bringing humor to a cast with some more serious heroes. The shark has also become one of players' biggest nightmares due to his damage output, healing ability, and the infamous ultimate. Marvel Rivals players think Jeff's ult is broken, and some consider it to have no counterplay. Now, one community member has shown that it's possible to counter the ability unexpectedly.
Redditor RelationshipValuable shared a trick for countering Jeff The Land Shark's ult, which is to play as Jeff and use their own ult to save allies. In the clip, they show when the enemy Jeff tries to swim to spit their allies into a pit. Realizing the imminent danger, the OP, who is playing as Jeff, uses the ultimate to follow the opponent. When their allies are about to fall after being spat out, they swallow the allied team to spit them out to safety. The opposing Jeff, who has been caught in the process, is thrown by RelationshipValuable to their death.
The Best Way to Counter Jeff in Marvel Rivals is to Become Jeff
Jeff was added to Marvel Rivals along with Thor during the beta phase and quickly attracted attention for his personality and abilities. The one that quickly went viral was his ultimate “It's Jeff!,” in which the hero dives and swallows up allies and enemies within range. Additionally, he activates the Hide and Seek ability temporarily to gain a movement boost and then ejects the swallowed heroes. It didn't take long for the Marvel Rivals community to discover the ult's potential to turn the tide of a match by swallowing entire teams, giving opponents a hard time, and making Jeff one of the most hated heroes in the game.
Frustrated by the situation, players called for nerfs to Jeff, such as a longer start-up timer, allowing opponents an opportunity to escape. Marvel Rivals has received its first big update, but although the shark is still hard to deal with, the devs haven't made any changes to the hero. On the other hand, the update brought a variety of adjustments, including a temporary fix for the Doctor Strange bug.
Marvel Rivals
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!
Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!
A Deep and Varied Marvel Roster
Choose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.
Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game Dynamics
With intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there's never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.
Dynamic Hero Synergy
Coordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot's back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man's armor for massive damage, and so much more!
Creative Environment Destruction
Tear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!
Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch Updates
The Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Cross Save
- No
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Number of Players
- 1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- December 6, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
- Genre(s)
- Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
- How Long To Beat
- 7.5 hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 20 GB
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
