Marvel Rivals Spider Man: How to Play, Counter & Abilities

Looking to master Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals? You’re in for quite a journey. Spider-Man is one of those characters that seems straightforward at first – swing in, hit some combos, swing out. But spend a few matches with him, and you’ll quickly realize why he has that 5-star difficulty rating.

Let’s break down everything you need to know about how to play Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals and how to counter him if he is against you.

Note: This guide is based on the Marvel Rivals Version 20241210. We will update this article as soon as there is any stat or ability change.

Marvel Rivals Spider-Man Stats and Overview

Spider-Man is classified as a Duelist in Marvel Rivals, and he definitely lives up to his 5-star difficulty rating. He’s designed to be an agile assassin who excels at picking off isolated targets and creating chaos in enemy backlines. However, his low health pool means you’ll need to master his mobility to stay alive.

	Spider-Man
Role	Duelist
Difficulty	★★★★★ (5/5)
Health	250
Movement Speed	6 m/s

How to Play Spider Man in Marvel Rivals

Playing Spider-Man effectively comes down to mastering three key aspects: mobility, target selection, and combo execution. Let’s break each of these down into practical approaches you can use in your matches.

• Your Web-Swing ability is what sets you apart from other Duelists. Using the high ground gives you clear sightlines on enemy supports and lets you track enemy movement. Start each engagement by web-swinging to an elevated position – rooftops and wall perches work great. From there, you can spot isolated targets and plan your approach. Save at least one Web-Swing charge for escape. The ability to quickly disengage is what keeps Spider-Man alive in fights. When you burn all three charges getting to a target, you’re often left vulnerable with no way out.

• Spider-Man thrives on picking off isolated targets, particularly supports and ranged characters. Look for heroes like Luna Snow, Hawkeye, or Adam Warlock who tend to position themselves away from their team. These heroes typically have limited mobility and become easy targets once you close the distance. The ideal time to strike is when the enemy team is distracted by a teamfight or objective push. Wait for enemy tanks to commit their defensive abilities before diving the backline. If you see Magneto use his shield or Doctor Strange burn his portal, that’s your window to engage.

Basic Combo Execution

Your bread-and-butter combo starts with Web-Cluster to apply the Spider-Tracer. Once marked, you have two options:

Standard Approach:

1. Web-Cluster to mark the target
2. Get Over Here to pull them
3. Spider-Power melee combo
4. Amazing Combo for the launch
5. Web-Swing out

Alternative Setup:

1. Web-Swing above target
2. Web-Cluster during the swing
3. Drop down with Amazing Combo
4. Spider-Power combo
5. Get Over Here if they try to escape
6. Web-Swing to safety

Once you’re comfortable with basic combos, start incorporating wall-crawling into your gameplay. Clinging to walls near health packs lets you ambush low-health enemies trying to recover. You can also use walls to break the line of sight when retreating.

Your Spectacular Spin ultimate works best as a follow-up to teammate’s crowd control. Coordinate with heroes like Mantis or Doctor Strange who can lock enemies in place. The stun duration is long enough for your team to secure eliminations, but you need to communicate your ultimate timing.

How to Counter Spider Man in Marvel Rivals?

During my matches, I’ve noticed certain heroes consistently give Spider-Man trouble. Here are the most effective counters I’ve encountered:

• Mantis – Her Spore Slumber completely shuts down Spider-Man’s mobility, and her healing negates his burst damage
• Iron Fist – Can parry Spider-Man’s attacks and chase him down with double jumps
• Doctor Strange – Shield of Seraphim blocks web attacks, and his crowd control abilities disrupt Spider-Man’s combos
• Black Widow – Her long-range precision makes it difficult for Spider-Man to approach safely
• Venom’s high health pool and similar mobility options make him a natural counter
• Namor – His Aquatic Dominion ability creates zones Spider-Man struggles to traverse

Mantis	Iron Fist	Doctor Strange	Black Widow	Venom	Namor

All Marvel Rival Spider Man Abilities

Ability Name	Description	Key Stats
Spider-Power	Basic attack combo with punches and kicks. Two punches followed by a flying kick.	Punch: – Damage: 25 – Range: 3m – Attack Speed: 0.37s Kick: – Damage: 40 – Range: 4m – Attack Speed: 0.82s
	Fires web projectile that applies Spider-Tracer to enemies.	– Charges: 5 – Recharge: 3s per shot – Speed: 120 m/s – Damage: 30 – Falloff: 50% at 40m – Tracer Duration: 3s – Tracer Damage: 45
Web-Swing	Shoots web to swing across distances.	– Max Length: 30m – Charges: 3 – Recharge: 6s per charge
Get Over Here!	Shoots web to pull enemies or self. Changes behavior based on Spider-Tracer.	– Range: 20m – Speed: 80 m/s – Pull Damage: 25 – Kick Range: 24m – Kick Damage: 50 – Cooldown: 8s
Amazing Combo	Uppercut that launches enemies.	– Range: Melee – Damage: Enhanced with Spider-Tracer – Charges: 2 – Cooldown: 10s per charge
Spectacular Spin (Ultimate)	Spins while firing webs, damaging and stunning enemies.	– Range: 8m radius – Duration: 2.4s – Hit Interval: 0.08s – Damage: 12 per hit – Bonus Health: 250 – Slow: -3% per hit (1s) – Stun: After 20 hits (1.5s) – Energy Cost: 2800
Thwip and Flip	Double jump ability.	– Can only use after landing – Enables aerial combos
Spider-Sense	Warns of nearby unseen enemies.	– Range: 8m radius – Trigger Time: 3s
Wall Crawl	Climb and sprint on walls.	– Crawl Speed: 3 m/s – Sprint Speed: 9 m/s
Suit Expulsion (Team-Up)	Venom-powered explosion that knocks back enemies.	– Range: 5m radius – Duration: 4s – Damage: 50 per hit – Hit Rate: 1 per second – Cooldown: 30s
Extra Web-Fluid (Team-Up)	Grants Squirrel Girl web bomb ability.	– 10% Damage Boost – Enables team utility

Note: I will add a dedicated section for what team comps, characters, and game modes Spider Man is good at. So please stay with me as I update this article.

Playing Spider-Man well takes time and practice. You’ll mess up combos, mistime your escapes, and probably feed a few ultimates to the enemy team while learning. That’s perfectly normal. Start by practicing his basic mobility in the training range, then work your way up to more complex combos. Focus on staying alive rather than getting kills at first – the damage will come naturally as you get more comfortable with his movement.

Pay attention to what other Spider-Man players do in your matches too. Watch how they position themselves, when they choose to engage, and most importantly, when they decide to back off. Every match is a learning opportunity, whether you’re playing as Spidey or against him.