Marvel Rivals has quickly established itself as one of the most dynamic hero shooters on the market, but a frustrating meta is emerging that’s driving players up the wall faster than Spider-Man on a caffeine binge.
You’ve seen it in your ranked matches—that moment when you realize the enemy team is running triple tank, triple healer, and your heart sinks. But here’s the kicker: it’s not the enemy’s strategy that’s the problem. It’s your own team’s Duelist mains who are making this nightmare possible.
The culprit? Those damage-obsessed players who seem physically incapable of understanding a fundamental concept: damage without kills is just a free ultimate charge for enemy healers. And NetEase Games apparently didn’t anticipate just how stubborn these players could be.
Why your duelist teammates are feeding the enemy team
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room—those Duelist players in Marvel Rivals who brag about their damage numbers while contributing absolutely nothing to actually winning the match. You know the type: the Punisher who dumps 15,000 damage into enemy tanks without securing a single final blow.
Here’s what these damage-padding glory hounds don’t understand: every point of non-lethal damage they inflict is essentially a gift to enemy supports. That poke damage on a Magneto who’s being pocket-healed by Luna Snow? Congratulations, you just charged her ultimate meter and now she’s ready to put on her show—again.
The math is painfully simple. Three tanks with massive health pools plus three healers constantly topping them off equals an ultimate-generating machine. Your team’s Moon Knight might feel accomplished landing those shots (on his own Ankhs), but all he’s really doing is feeding the enemy Mantis with ult charge.
The most infuriating part? These players refuse to switch heroes or tactics. “We’re only X minutes into this round and I already have Y damage!” they’ll proudly declare, completely missing the point that their “impressive” stats are precisely why your team is getting steamrolled every time Luna Snow starts dancing or Rocket deploys his Amplifier.
This isn’t just annoying—it’s a fundamental misunderstanding of how hero shooters work. Damage means nothing if it doesn’t translate to eliminations. Period.
How to actually counter the 3-3 stall comp in Marvel Rivals
Beating the triple tank, triple healer composition requires a complete rethinking of your approach. Forget about trying to outlast them—you need to overwhelm them with coordinated burst damage.
The solution isn’t matching their tank lineup. Instead, consider running a solo tank (Doctor Strange or Groot works wonders here) alongside three high-burst Duelists. Pair Punisher with Winter Soldier and Wolverine (Squirrel Girl being a no-brainer if Logan’s banned), then round out with Rocket Raccoon and Luna Snow for support.
As we’ve made clear in our hero guide, Rocket Raccoon players should take the lead in shotcalling, marking priority targets, and using their Ammo Invention team-up and Amplifier to boost damage at crucial moments. Meanwhile, Luna Snow’s well-rounded healing output, combined with her near-invincibility-granting ultimate, provides the sustain your team needs during these focused engagements.
Remember: the goal isn’t to win the damage race—it’s to secure kills. One dead enemy support is worth more than 10,000 damage spread across their entire team.
Have you encountered this frustrating meta in your ranked matches? What strategies have you found effective against the triple tank, triple healer composition? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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