Get ready, Marvel fans! Phoenix, also known as Jean Grey, is set to enter the battlefield of Marvel Rivals in the upcoming Season 3 update. With fierce Cosmic Flames and agile movement abilities, she’s here to change the game. Players are buzzing with excitement about her potential to impact the DPS meta. To ensure you’re prepared, let’s dive into Phoenix’s abilities and how you can maximize her potential in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Phoenix: Release Date
Phoenix will be available when Marvel Rivals Season 3 launches on Friday, July 11, 2025. Expect server downtime to begin at 2:00 AM PDT (5:00 AM EST/10:00 AM BST) for a couple of hours, after which you can unleash Jean Grey in-game.
Marvel Rivals Phoenix: Abilities
Phoenix enters the fray as a duelist with a health pool of 275. Her abilities center around burst damage, AoE attacks, and agile mobility skills that allow her to swiftly reposition after dealing damage. With her flame-based attacks, she can create deadly chain reactions that obliterate opponents in moments.
In the game, she manifests as her human host, Jean Grey, accompanied by her psychic form, Phoenix. Their seamless combat integration offers a variety of attacks, including the stackable Spark effect that triggers mini-explosions. During repositioning, Phoenix transforms momentarily into a set of fiery wings, granting her vertical advantages.
Her mighty Ultimate takes her to new heights—literally. She can soar into the sky before crashing down, delivering devastating damage. Early signs suggest Phoenix is versatile enough for nearly any team composition. Here’s what her abilities entail:
Cosmic Flames
Phoenix’s primary attack is a ranged projectile that deals moderate damage and applies the Spark effect. After stacking three, she triggers an explosion that damages nearby enemies while healing herself—a powerful defensive maneuver.
Dark Ascent
Activating Dark Ascent allows Jean Grey to briefly unite with her psychic self, gaining the ability to fly. This flight is time-limited, which offers tactical advantages when it comes to repositioning.
Telepathic Illusion
Using the Shift key, Phoenix dashes in the chosen direction, leaving behind an illusion that detonates shortly after, damaging enemies and applying the Spark effect—an excellent tool for misdirection and area control.
Telekinesis Burst
This ability allows you to mark areas for explosive attacks. The initial explosion Stuns foes, while the following blasts Slow them down and apply the Spark effect. It’s great for controlling enemy movement.
Endsong Inferno (Ultimate)
Phoenix’s Ultimate Ability is a devastating attack. She ascends into the sky and crashes down, delivering massive damage while obliterating enemy Summons and Shields. Her Ultimate also applies Spark to any surviving enemies in its area.
Marvel Rivals Phoenix: Team Up Ability
When paired with Wolverine, Phoenix boosts his damage and applies AoE fire damage to his Ultimate. This synergy enhances Phoenix’s damage output by 10%, adding strategic depth to team compositions.
How to Play Phoenix in Marvel Rivals
As a ranged DPS character, Phoenix’s playstyle resembles Moon Knight’s; positioning is critical. Stay clear of the frontlines and focus on using her hitscan primary attack to stack Sparks. Trigger the Spark effect near enemy clusters for effective AoE damage.
Utilize her Telekinesis Burst to punish enemies that rush toward you. Combine this ability with a backward dash for additional damage. While on the offensive, take advantage of Dark Ascent to gain a vantage point to target choke points. The flight ability allows you to reload without exposure, providing a tactical advantage.
When it comes to her Ultimate, timing is everything. Use it strategically to capture objectives or devastate enemies at key choke points. You’ll have 20 seconds to pinpoint your target, so be patient and aim for clustered enemies.
This Ultimate ability can even counter Hela’s Goddess of Death attack, giving you an edge in critical moments.
Now that you’re equipped with knowledge on Phoenix’s abilities and tactics, it’s time to prepare for her release in Marvel Rivals. If you have any questions or insights about this new character, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
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