Black Widow

Difficulty

Role

Duelist

Attack Type

Hitscan

Health

250

Movement Speed

6 m/s

Gender

Female

Voice Actor

Laura Bailey

Relatives

Alexei Shostakov (adoptive father), Melina Vostokoff (adoptive mother), Yelena Belova (adoptive sister), Ivan Romanoff (biological father)

Natasha Romanova is the world's most elite spy in any era. Her mastery of the sniper rifle eliminates targets from afar, while her shock batons neutralize close-range threats. Black Widow is locked, loaded, and ready to deliver a fatal bite!

Abilities Overview

Edge Dancer

Unleash a spinning kick to Launch Up enemies. Landing the hit will allow her to zip to the target with a grappling hook for a second kick.

Casting: Melee

Cooldown: 15s

Damage: 35 (Spinning Kick & Flying Kick)

Maximum Distance: 5m (Spinning Kick) - 12m (Flying Kick) - 100m (Edging)

Stun Duration: 1s

Combo Window: 5s

Fleet Foot

Dash forward and enable a powerful jump.

Energy Recovery Speed: 30/s

Energy Cost: 12/s (Spriting) - 24 (Power Jump)

Maximum Energy: 120

Movement Boost: 33%

Electro-plasma Explosion

Switch the Red Room Rifle to Destruction mode and unleash an electro-plasma blast, damaging enemies within range and inflicting them with Vulnerability. Additionally, leave a plasma pool on the ground to Slow nearby enemies.

Slow Rate: -55%

Energy Cost: 2800

Explosion Range: 5.6m - 8m (Maximum range is achieved after 0.6s of charging)

Number of Plasma Globules: 7 - 20 (Maximum amount is achieved after 0.6s of charging)

Plasma Range: 1.5m spherical radius

Plasma Duration: 10s

Explosion Damage: 120 - 170 (Maximum damage is achieved after 0.6s of charging)

Projectile Speed: 100m/s

Vulnerability Effect Rate: 15%

Vulnerability Effect Duration: 4s

Phoenix Sniper

Jean Grey imbues Wolverine and Black Widow with the awe-inspiring Phoenix Force. When active, Wolverine's Feral Leap transforms into Phoenix Warrior, gaining lifesteal on all damage dealt and enveloping him with Phoenix flames that scorch nearby enemies, dealing Percentage Damage. Black Widow gains Phoenix Force-empowered bullets; her Phoenix Rounds explode on impact and heal allies in the blast radius.

Cooldown: 2s

Shoot Interval: 0.733s

Damage: 40

Healing: 50

Spell Field Range: 3m spherical radius spell field

Spell Field Damage: 30

Spell Field Healing: 40

Special Effect: Phoenix Rounds cannot deal critical hits.

Widow's Bite Baton

Strike with the enhanced electric batons.

Damage: 45

Casting: Melee

Attack Interval: 2/s

Maximum Distance: 3m

Straight Shooter

Switch the Red Room Rifle to Sniper mode to fire high-energy rounds.

Damage: 120 damage per hit

Casting: Single-cast direct hit

Fire Rate: 0.83/s

Critical Hit: Yes

Special Effect: Shares the same magazine with Red Room Rifle

Red Room Rifle

Attack with the Red Room Rifle.

Damage: 120 damage per round

Casting: Multi-cast command grab

Fire Rate: 0.83/s

Critical Hit: Yes

Damage Falloff: Falloff begins at 10m, decreasing to 50% at 20m

Special Effect: Shares the same magazine with Red Room Rifle. Straight Shooter activates only after aiming down sights for a specific duration; otherwise, it will fire from the Red Room Rifle

Ammo: 15

How to Play Black Widow in Marvel Rivals: 5 Key Tips

Maintain Optimal Positioning: Due to Black Widow's lower health pool, it's crucial to position yourself strategically. Utilize high ground or maintain a safe distance to maximize your effectiveness while minimizing exposure to enemy attacks.
Stay Mobile and Unpredictable: Avoid remaining stationary for extended periods, as it makes you an easy target. Regularly change locations after taking shots to keep enemies guessing and to reduce the risk of being flanked.
Utilize Abilities for Defense and Offense: Black Widow's Edge Dancer ability allows you to perform a spinning kick that can send enemies airborne, providing an opportunity to escape or follow up with additional attacks. Additionally, the Fleet Foot ability enhances your mobility, enabling quick repositioning or evasive maneuvers.
Adapt Weapon Usage Based on Range: While the Red Room Rifle excels at long-range engagements, be prepared to switch to the Bite Baton for close-quarters combat. This flexibility ensures you're equipped to handle enemies at any distance effectively.
Prioritize High-Value Targets: Focus on eliminating enemy support characters and other low-health heroes first. Removing healers and key damage dealers can significantly tilt the battle in your team's favor.