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!