Marvel Rivals: How to Intercept Ball in Clash of Dancing Lions
The key to winning matches in Marvel Rivals’ new Clash of Dancing Lions mode isn’t just about scoring goals – it’s also about stopping your opponents. Whether you’re grinding for those Fortune & Colors event rewards or just trying to improve your gameplay, understanding how to properly intercept the ball can make the difference between victory and defeat.
In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about how to intercept the ball in Clash of Dancing Lions.
How to Intercept Ball in Marvel Rivals?
Getting the hang of ball interception in Marvel Rivals is pretty straightforward. When you’re close to an opponent who has the ball, pressing E triggers your character’s interception ability (incase of Iron Fist you can also press L Shift). This move lets you steal the ball.
One important thing to remember: you can’t intercept the ball from your teammates. This prevents accidental friendly interference or unnecessary trolling.
While all three playable characters (Star-Lord, Black Widow, and Iron Fist) can intercept the ball, Iron Fist stands out as the best character to do it. Here’s why:
- His roundhouse kick animation covers more ground
- The wider range makes timing less critical
- The move flows well with his other abilities
Remember that intercepting the ball three times in a single match is part of the Fortune & Colors event missions. Completing this will earn you the Danqing, bringing you closer to unlocking rewards like Star-Lord’s Lion’s Mane costume.
Tips to Intercept Ball in Clash of Dancing Lions mode in Marvel Rivals
Don’t just spam the L-Shift key hoping for the best. Watch your opponent’s movement patterns and try to predict when they’ll be most vulnerable. The best time to attempt an interception is often when an opponent is getting close to the goal and has their dashes on cooldown.
Since this mode is played 3v3, coordinating with your teammates is important. Take turns attempting interceptions so you’re not all burning your abilities at once as if they are all on cooldown and you miss the intercept the enemies can score the goals easily.