Overview

T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, is a Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals who blends Vibranium technology and ancestral power to dominate the battlefield. Armed with enhanced agility, devastating melee attacks, and mobility tools, Black Panther can swiftly infiltrate enemy lines and eliminate key targets.

A melee-based fighter with high mobility, he can wall-run, double-jump, and dash with Spirit Rend to reposition himself quickly. His attacks apply Vibranium Mark, a mechanic that boosts his survivability and refreshes ability cooldowns, making him a high-risk, high-reward hero.

Abilities

Primary Fire: Vibranium Claws

• Slashes forward with sharp Vibranium claws.

• Damage: 35 per hit

• Attack Interval: 0.44s per hit

• Max Distance: 3m

Secondary Fire: Spear Toss

• Throws a Vibranium energy spear, applying Vibranium Mark and creating an AoE force field.

• Damage: 45

• Charges: 2

• Cooldown: 6s

• Range: 5m AoE impact

• Projectile Speed: 60m/s

Shift - Spirit Rend

• Lunges forward, dealing damage and applying Vibranium Mark.

• Damage: 80

• Cooldown: 8s

• Range: 15m

• Bonus Health on Mark Trigger: +30

• Bonus Max Health: +75

Space - Subtle Step

• Hold Spacebar to run on walls and perform a double jump after detaching.

• Cooldown: 3s

• Wall Run Speed: 10m/s

Q - Bast’s Descent (Ultimate)

• Summons a giant spectral panther, lunging forward and applying Vibranium Marks to all enemies hit.

• Damage: 150

• Range: 22m x 20m area

• Cooldown Refresh: Spirit Rend reset

• Energy Cost: 3300

Passive - Panther’s Cunning

• When below 100 health, Black Panther deals 20% increased damage.

Team-Up Bonus - Wakandan Master (with Magik)

• Rewinds 5 seconds back in time to a previous position and grants bonus health based on missing health.

• Cooldown: 30s

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

✔ High mobility with wall-running, double jumps, and dashes for fast engagements and escapes. ✔ Strong melee burst with fast attack speed and ability resets for deadly close-range duels. ✔ Cooldown resets from Vibranium Mark ensure a constant flow of damage and mobility. ✔ Punishes low-health enemies with Spear Toss for finishing off weak opponents. ✔ Bast's Descent can swing fights with a well-placed Ultimate hitting multiple enemies, refreshing cooldowns, and securing eliminations.

Weaknesses:

✖ Limited range options, needing to stay close to enemies, making him vulnerable to ranged attackers. ✖ Cooldown-dependent; whiffing abilities can leave him exposed with no mobility. ✖ Fragile if caught off-guard; without Spirit Rend or Spinning Kick, he can be easily burst down. ✖ Requires precise execution; his combo-heavy playstyle demands fast reactions and decision-making.

Strategy Guide

• Engage quickly & surprise enemies using wall-running and Spirit Rend to close the gap before attacking.

• Keep up Vibranium Mark uptime by refreshing abilities and boosting survivability with Spear Toss and melee hits.

• Save Spirit Rend for key moments, using it aggressively or defensively.

• Use Bast's Descent early; the cooldown reset is crucial for maximizing damage output.

• Beware of counters; avoid fighting enemies with stuns or knockbacks that disrupt his mobility.

Lore

T’Challa, the protector of Wakanda, wields Vibranium-powered armor and the blessings of Bast, making him one of the most formidable warriors in the universe. As the King of Wakanda, he expanded his reach into space, forming the Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda to safeguard Chronovium supplies and counter threats beyond Earth.

Cosmetics

Costumes:

• Default (Black Panther)

• Orisha Blood (Rare)

• Galactic Claw (Epic)

• Bast's Chosen (Epic)

Final Thoughts

Black Panther is a highly mobile, melee-focused Duelist that thrives on aggression and quick decision-making. He excels at isolating and eliminating enemies but requires precise timing to use his cooldown resets effectively.

If you enjoy fast-paced, in-your-face melee combat with fluid movement mechanics, Black Panther is an excellent pick in Marvel Rivals!