Overview

Namor McKenzie, also known as the King of the Seas, is a Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals. He wields hydrokinesis and superhuman strength, calling upon oceanic creatures to attack his foes. With a mix of long-range trident throws and aquatic summons, Namor is a force to be reckoned with.

Abilities

Primary Fire:

• Throws a trident forward in an arc, reducing Aquatic Dominion's cooldown on impact.

• Damage: 70

• Ammo: ∞

• Fire Rate: 1.09/s

• Critical Hit: Yes

• Projectile Speed: 120m/s

• Special Effect: Critical hits enrage Monstro Spawns, increasing their attack speed by 150%.

Secondary Fire: Wrath of the Seven Seas

• Launches an explosive trident that deals area damage and commands Monstro Spawns to perform an enhanced attack.

• Damage: 40 (Default) / 60 (Enhanced)

• Range: 3m radius

• Projectile Speed: 120m/s

• Cooldown: 6s

• Special Effect: When the trident hits an enemy, Monstro Spawns become enraged.

Shift - Blessing of the Deep

• Briefly flies upwards, gaining immunity to damage and crowd control.

• Duration: 3s

• Cooldown: 15s

• Dash Distance: 7m (vertical)

E - Aquatic Dominion

• Summons a Monstro Spawn that autonomously attacks enemies.

• Damage: 17 (Default) / 11 (Enhanced)

• Duration: 8s

• Charges: 2

• Fire Rate: 2/s (Default) / 5/s (Enhanced)

• Range: 40m

• Projectile Speed: 20m/s

• Damage Falloff: Begins at 20m, decreasing to 30% at 40m

• Ability Health: 100

Q - Horn of Proteus (Ultimate)

• Summons Giganto, causing massive area damage and knocking enemies down.

• Damage: 500 (inner circle) / 200 (outer circle)

• Duration: 1.5s

• Range: 3m (inner circle), 8m (outer circle)

• Max Distance: 30m

• Ability Delay: 1.5s

• Energy Cost: 3100

Team-Up Abilities:

• Frozen Spawn (with Luna Snow): Enhances Monstro Spawns to deal higher damage, apply slow effects, and last longer.

• Cooldown: 20s

• Effect: Increases Spawn damage, health, and slows enemies by 25% for 1s.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

✔ Long-range specialist with strong summon mechanics. ✔ Monstro Spawns attack automatically, providing extra pressure. ✔ Trident of Neptune has infinite ammo with no damage falloff. ✔ Wrath of the Seven Seas triggers enhanced Spawn attacks. ✔ Blessing of the Deep provides invulnerability and vertical mobility. ✔ Horn of Proteus is devastating in choke points.

Weaknesses:

✖ Relatively slow attack speed. ✖ Lacks high mobility options, making him vulnerable to dives. ✖ Monstro Spawns have low health and can be destroyed easily. ✖ Damage output drops significantly when Aquatic Dominion is on cooldown. ✖ Ultimate can be avoided if enemies react quickly.

Strategy Guide

• Use Trident of Neptune to consistently reduce Aquatic Dominion’s cooldown and maintain Monstro Spawns.

• Aim Wrath of the Seven Seas carefully to trigger enhanced Spawn attacks and control enemy movement.

• Use Blessing of the Deep defensively to avoid dangerous Ultimates or heavy burst damage.

• Position Monstro Spawns on high ground or walls to make them harder to destroy.

• Combine Horn of Proteus with crowd control from allies to maximize its impact.

• Frozen Spawn (with Luna Snow) significantly boosts his utility and offensive power.

Lore

Namor, the mutant ruler of Atlantis, has long struggled between his loyalty to his people and his disdain for the surface world. With tensions between land and sea escalating, Namor now leads his Atlantean forces in a battle to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. As a member of the Illuminati, he wields his influence and mystical trident to strike fear into his enemies and protect his kingdom from any who would threaten it.

Cosmetics

Costumes:

• Default (Namor)

• Mauve Sub-Mariner (Rare)

• Savage Sub-Mariner (Rare)

• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Epic)

Final Thoughts

Namor is a powerful Duelist who thrives in controlling space with Monstro Spawns and overwhelming foes with his trident attacks. He requires careful positioning and proper use of his summons to be effective. If you love strategic, summon-based gameplay with a high-damage potential, Namor is an excellent pick in Marvel Rivals!