Overview
Natasha Romanova, known as Black Widow, is a Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals who excels in both long-range precision and close-quarters combat. As one of the world’s most elite spies, she switches seamlessly between her sniper rifle and melee batons, making her a versatile and deadly assassin.
Black Widow’s mobility, high-damage attacks, and debilitating debuffs make her a threat at any range. However, she lacks sustainability and defensive abilities, requiring skilled positioning and quick decision-making to survive.
Abilities
Primary Fire (Melee Mode): Widow’s Bite Baton
Strikes enemies with dual electric batons.
Damage: 45 per hit
Attack Speed: 2 strikes per second
Range: 3m
Primary Fire (Ranged Mode): Red Room Rifle
Fires high-damage single shots.
Damage: 120 per shot
Ammo: 8
Fire Rate: 0.83 rounds per second
No damage falloff
Shares magazine with Straight Shooter
Secondary Fire: Straight Shooter
Enters sniper mode, allowing for precise long-range shots.
Damage: 120 per hit
Fire Rate: 0.83 rounds per second
Shares magazine with Red Room Rifle
Shift - Fleet Foot
Increases movement speed and jump height.
Sprint Boost: 33%
Energy Cost: 12/s (Sprinting), 24 (Power Jump)
E - Edge Dancer
Spinning kick that knocks enemies airborne.
Press E again to grapple towards the target for a follow-up kick.
Damage: 35 (each hit)
Cooldown: 15s
Max Range: 5m (Spinning Kick) / 12m (Flying Kick)
Q - Electro-Plasma Explosion (Ultimate)
Fires an electro-plasma blast, slowing enemies and leaving damage pools on the ground.
Damage: 120 - 170 (max charge)
Slow Effect: 80% (highest in the game)
Explosion Radius: Up to 8m
Energy Cost: 2800
Passive - Supersensory Hunt (Team-Up with Hawkeye)
Black Widow sees afterimages of enemies within range.
Duration: 8s
Cooldown: 30s
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
✔ Dual combat modes allow seamless switching between sniper and melee. ✔ High single-target burst with Red Room Rifle & Electro-Plasma Explosion. ✔ Excellent mobility with Fleet Foot and Edge Dancer. ✔ Slowing Ultimate (Electro-Plasma Explosion) controls enemies. ✔ Great synergy with Hawkeye's Supersensory Hunt.
Weaknesses:
✖ No self-healing or shields. ✖ Low survivability; relies on positioning. ✖ Limited AoE capabilities. ✖ Cooldown management required for Edge Dancer.
Strategy Guide
Switch combat modes effectively: Use sniper mode for ranged and melee for close-range.
Use Edge Dancer to escape or chase: Time it carefully.
Control engagements: Slow enemies with Electro-Plasma Explosion.
Utilize Fleet Foot wisely: Keep out of reach from divers.
Work with Hawkeye: Supersensory Hunt enhances long-range awareness.
Lore
Trained from childhood in the infamous Red Room, Natasha Romanova became the world’s most feared spy and assassin. With a genetically enhanced physique and a lifespan vastly extended by experimental treatments, she remains lethal decades into the future.
Now, as the leader of the Red Room Rebellion, Black Widow continues her fight against the oppressive rule of Doom 2099, using her skills to undermine his regime and protect the innocent.
Cosmetics
Costumes:
Default (Black Widow)
Lethal Toxicity (Rare)
Lion's Heartbeat (Epic)
White Suit (Epic)
Final Thoughts
Black Widow is a lethal, high-mobility Duelist with a sniper’s precision and an assassin’s agility. She thrives in calculated, strategic play, where her fast reactions and precision aim allow her to control fights and eliminate threats.
If you enjoy fast-paced, hybrid combat with high skill expression, Black Widow is an excellent choice in Marvel Rivals!
