Marvel Rivals: How to Counter the Human Torch

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In the Marvel Rivals universe, the Torch Hero, also recognized as the Human Torch, serves as a formidable Duelist. Known primarily for his damage-inflicting abilities, Johnny Storm is renowned as one of the strongest characters within the game. To maintain this power level, the fiery character often employs heat-based attacks, agility, and the capacity to remain aloft for extended periods.

To put it simply, each character in the Marvel Rivals lineup comes with their own vulnerabilities, and the Torch Hero is no exception. This piece will guide you through exploiting those weaknesses for maximum advantage. Dive in to discover more!

Countering the Torch Hero

The Torch Hero, within Marvel Rivals, functions primarily as a Duelist. This implies that his abilities are predominantly geared towards offense, making him capable of delivering a substantial amount of damage per second (DPS). Regarded as one of the game’s strongest characters, Johnny often resorts to heat-based attacks in combat. Therefore, understanding the character’s abilities is crucial before attempting to counter him.

As a gamer, I’ve found that the Human Torch is quite agile, moving smoothly across different map locations. His combat skills are versatile too, with mid-to-long range attacks that let me keep my distance while dealing damage to opponents. To top it off, he can even hover in the air, adding an extra layer of strategy to gameplay.

On the issue of mobility, the Human Torch has an advantage with his Plasma Body. This unique ability enables Johnny Storm to fly swiftly, making it challenging to target him precisely due to his increased speed. Furthermore, he can enhance this capability by diving quickly towards his foes like a fiery meteor, causing significant damage with his Flaming Meteor attack.

How to Counter the Torch Hero

It’s evident from the skills listed that defeating Johnny won’t be a simple feat. However, he does have vulnerabilities that, if effectively utilized, could lead to his downfall – specifically, the Human Torch.

To thwart Johnny effectively, characters that hinder his mobility, absorb his fire damage, and seize opportunities during his weak points will prove useful. In the following list, you’ll find some heroes that fit this description.

Storm (Duelist)

In both films and comics, Susan Storm, who is also known by the name Storm, is portrayed as the Human Torch’s sister. Interestingly, she plays an opposing role to her brother in Marvel Rivals due to her ability to manipulate wind and lightning.

In a more conversational way: Susan Storm, or simply Storm, is shown as the Human Torch’s sibling across various movies and comics. In the Marvel Rivals series, however, she often stands against her brother because of her unique powers over wind and lightning.

Initially, her skills mirror those of her brother Johnny in a notable way; she can cause substantial harm to adversaries from afar while maintaining flight. Her unique power of summoning gusts of wind on command directly thwarts the Torch Hero’s navigation strategies, creating challenges for him as he navigates the map.

As a duelist, she’s capable of inflicting significant damage on the Human Torch. She achieves this by utilizing both her Primary attack (Wind Blade) and Secondary attack (Bolt Rush). Furthermore, she can exploit her Weather Control powers to boost not only her own attributes but also those of her allies.

Magneto (Vanguard)

Because Magneto naturally serves as a Leader or Frontliner, his substantial health reserves compared to Johnny give him a significant edge in competition. However, it’s not just his health that makes Magneto a formidable opponent for the Fire-wielding Hero, the Torch, in Marvel Rivals; other aspects of his character also make him an effective counter.

Initially, he possesses a unique skill set that allows him to modify and exert considerable impact on the battlefield using his metallic assaults. Despite having a defensive focus, he’s capable of dealing substantial harm to his opponents – all while maintaining a safe distance.

For example, in his initial move called Primary Fire, the Iron Volley, the character releases explosive projectiles towards his adversaries. Moreover, he possesses an Ultimate ability named Meteor M. With this, Magneto soars upwards, only to bring down a ball of high-damage meteor onto the ground, causing chaos and inflicting severe damage on Johnny and his allies.

If the Human Torch manages to thwart Magneto’s attacks, Magneto has the option to activate his Iron Bulwark ability. This power enables him to create a protective shield around himself, effectively nullifying any incoming damage and offering defensive reinforcement to the character.

Loki (Strategist)

Despite primarily functioning as a Strategist who aids teammates, Loki is often seen as an unpredictable opponent specifically targeting the Torch Hero. His cunning and illusionary skills enable him to mislead enemies, thereby creating openings for both himself and his allies to exploit the situation effectively.

As a fervent admirer, I’d say on the offensive front, Loki is quite formidable. He’s got moves like Mystical Missile, which lets him fire explosive missiles at his adversaries, such as Johnny Storm. What makes this special is that these missiles can also restore health to Loki’s comrades. Plus, with God of Mischief at his side, he can mimic an entire character, including their abilities. Guess who that could potentially wreak havoc on? None other than the Human Torch.

As a cunning gamer, I use my deceptive skills to outsmart Johnny’s fire-reliant hero, Loki. By casting illusions of myself, I confuse him and make his heat-based attacks ineffective against my enemies. In a pinch, if Loki manages to get the upper hand, I swiftly switch to Deception mode, making me virtually invisible, thus avoiding any further damage.

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2025-03-21 13:12