Loki in Marvel Rivals is far from a standard support pick. As the God of Mischief, Loki brings a complex but rewarding playstyle built around his clones, which triple both his damage and healing output. These clones mimic movement, direction, melee, and ranged attacks. The primary goal is to place them effectively and use their presence to create chaos.

One common tactic is pretending to be one of the clones to bait enemies. Players often target the middle clone first, so it’s smart to avoid standing in that position. When opponents attack the clones instead of the real Loki, it opens opportunities to counterattack and turn the fight. Activating invincibility zones protects both Loki and allies, offering key resistance to some ultimates like Punisher’s. However, these zones don’t counter every ability — Wanda’s ultimate still cuts through.

Placing clones slightly ahead of the team allows them to absorb early aggro. It’s best to place them on lower ground rather than high ledges. Higher placements can hinder their line of sight or expose them to snipers like Hawkeye. Setting clones near the payload or objective keeps the team healed while also confusing enemies with overlapping attacks.

Splash Damage and Disappearing Tricks Define Loki’s Combat Style

Loki’s ranged attack provides splash damage, allowing him to hit multiple enemies even without direct hits. Aiming at opponents’ feet ensures consistent damage due to the blast radius, especially useful when visibility is low or during intense skirmishes. Even if the direct shot misses, the splash damage still connects and contributes to team pressure.

Loki’s right-click ability allows him to disappear and leave behind a clone. During this stealth phase, he moves faster and heals, making it ideal for repositioning or escaping focus fire. This move also enables backstab attacks, which deal 50% more damage from behind. When executed correctly, players can drop behind an enemy, apply the bonus damage, and finish them quickly with a follow-up ranged blast. This method proves effective against characters like Punisher, especially when his turret is deployed.

Teleporting between clones during fights adds another layer of misdirection. Enemies often chase Loki due to his support role, so swapping with a clone mid-fight allows seamless escape and immediate counterpressure. Since the old body turns into a clone and keeps attacking, this transition creates another illusion to mislead attackers.

Choosing the Best Ultimates to Copy with Loki in Marvel Rivals

Loki’s ultimate ability allows him to copy the ult of another hero, and while high-damage choices like Iron Man or Wanda might seem tempting, support ultimates are often more effective. Luna Snow’s healing ultimate tops the list for team support, as it complements Loki’s role and creates strong push potential. Mantis is another strong choice due to her full-team heal. Adam Warlock’s team revive can also shift the outcome of matches in critical moments.

Copying Penny Parker’s minefield can help create space and slow down enemy pushes. While these might not provide immediate kill pressure, they ensure sustained presence and zone control. Avoid copying damage-heavy ultimates unless it’s necessary. While stealing Wanda’s or Iron Man’s ult can result in eliminations, it removes Loki’s healing from the team temporarily. The better strategy involves keeping allies alive rather than going for risky eliminations.

In matches where a Luna Snow is already present, copying her ult can double the healing power during a key team fight. This makes Loki a critical part of clutch moments. Support-based ultimates keep the team alive and maintain overall pressure better than most offensive ones.

Payload Control, Surface Destruction, and Match Dominance

Loki can influence the battlefield in multiple ways beyond healing. His splash damage allows him to destroy surfaces quickly, such as pillars or barriers, which can change how fights develop on specific maps. Placing clones directly on payloads or objectives allows constant healing and aggression from a safe distance.

Loki thrives when positioned slightly behind his clones, which act as a shield and damage dealers simultaneously. Staying alive while supporting the team turns him into a silent carry. His ability to constantly reposition, deal area damage, and copy impactful ultimates makes him a threat throughout the match.

In a strong match, Loki can even go undefeated without deaths. This level of success comes from perfect clone usage, precise healing, and smart decisions with ultimate copying. For instance, when a player copied Luna Snow’s ult to support a final push, it resulted in a double elimination followed by payload success.

Loki’s MVP potential is real, especially when the gameplay prioritizes clone usage, teleport timing, and correct ultimate selection. Keeping to the backlines while applying steady pressure through splash attacks and healing turns Loki into one of Marvel Rivals’ most strategic and punishing support characters.