Phoenix

Difficulty

Role

Duelist

Attack Type

Hitscan

Health

250

Movement Speed

6 m/s

Gender

Female

Voice Actor

Crystal Lee

Relatives

John Grey, Scott Summers, Rachel Summers, Nathan Summers, Elaine Grey

Original X-Man Jean Grey boasted immense psychic power even before becoming host to the unbridled Phoenix Force, embodiment of life and psionic energy across the universe. Now aligned with this ancient cosmic power, Jean and the Phoenix traverse space together, burning bright as both a spark of creation and inferno of destruction!

Abilities Overview

Cosmic Flames

Launch a fiery projectile forward, applying 1 Spark to enemies hit. Critical hits apply 2 Sparks. At 3 Sparks Phoenix triggers a fiery explosion that applies 1 Spark to enemies around and Healing Over Time to self. Sparks from explosions will not stack within a brief period.

Phoenix Ray - Pursuit

Reload

Phoenix's Punishment

凤凰惩戒-追击

Psionic Detonation

Mark a targeted area with psionic energy, followed by a series of fiery explosions. The first blast Stuns enemies, while the subsequent two explosions inflict Slow. Applies 1 Spark to enemies hit.

Psionic Detonation - Pursuit

Dark Ascent

Merge with the Phoenix, entering a state of free flight. Gain a Movement Boost.

Telepathic Illusion

Leave behind an illusion and instantly teleport in the desired direction, followed by detonating the illusion. Enemies hit are applied with 1 Spark.

Endsong Inferno

Soar into the sky with the Phoenix and crash down onto a selected area, dealing devastating damage to enemies while creating a shockwave that destroys enemy Summons, Shields, and any Bonus Health. Enemies hit are applied with 1 Spark.

How to Play Phoenix in Marvel Rivals: 5 Key Tips

Master the Spark Stack Mechanic: Jean’s Pyrokinetic Surge and Telekinesis Burst apply Spark stacks, triggering explosions after two stacks. Prioritize landing these abilities in quick succession on grouped enemies to maximize AoE damage and chain reactions, especially in tight spaces or objectives.
Use Dark Ascent for Mobility and Positioning: Activate Dark Ascent to gain free flight and ammo replenishment. Use it to reposition above choke points, dodge high-damage ultimates like Hulk’s, or chase down low-health targets. Save it for critical moments to maintain map control.
Time Endsong Inferno for Maximum Impact: Her ultimate, Endsong Inferno, is devastating but requires precise timing. Use it to disrupt enemy ultimates (e.g., Hela’s or Magneto’s), clear summons (Groot’s walls, Rocket’s beacons), or wipe objectives. Aim to hit multiple enemies during the ground slam for maximum AoE damage.
Leverage Telepathic Illusion for Survivability: Telepathic Illusion lets you teleport and leave an explosive afterimage. Use it to escape divers like Wolverine or to bait enemies into traps near objectives. Place afterimages in high-traffic areas to apply Spark stacks and disrupt enemy pushes.
Synergize with Primal Flame Team-Up: Pair with Wolverine and Blade to amplify team fight presence. Support Wolverine’s dives with Telekinesis Burst to slow enemies, and use your ultimate to clear space for Blade’s wolf summons. Coordinate with them to control objectives or counter enemy backlines effectively.