Summary

  • Players discovered attacking the ghost behind targets can break Mantis' stun ability, Spore Slumber, in Marvel Rivals.
  • This is a great way to counter the powerful ability.

A helpful Marvel Rivals fan took to social media to share that players can break Mantis' infamous stun ability, Spore Slumber, by attacking the ghost that appears on the target's back. Marvel Rivals recently launched its first major event, Winter Celebration, which has introduced a new game mode and several fresh cosmetic bundles for players to enjoy. As gamers continue to explore the hero shooter's various modes, fans are constantly gaining a deeper understanding of the game's many mechanics.

Marvel Rivals fans are currently in the middle of Season 0 of the popular hero shooter, though Season 1 is expected to launch in January. As players accumulate more time within the game, some fans are coming up with useful feedback for NetEase Games. One player recently suggested that Marvel Rivals should enable hero bans in all Competitive ranks, instead of locking the feature behind Diamond rank. This would allow players to collectively remove certain powerful characters, like Mantis or Hawkeye, from matches on a case-by-case basis.

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In a recent Reddit post, yawningpike pointed out that, when Mantis uses her Spore Slumber ability, a purple ghost will appear behind the target. If players attack the ghost, it will break Mantis' powerful stun and allow the target to get back into the fight much quicker. Some fans said they noticed that the stun seemed to break more quickly in the middle of a big fight, which could be due to a stray attack hitting the purple apparition. As the hero shooter matures, players are uncovering new strategies to deal with some of the game's most powerful abilities, like one player who discovered various ways to stop Jeff the Land Shark's ultimate in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals Player Explains How to Break Mantis’ Spore Slumber Stun

While fellow fans were happy to learn this new information, some expressed disappointment with the hero shooter's in-game explanations of abilities. One redditor pointed out that ability descriptions lack any kind of specific details, like the duration of a stun or what might break it. The omission of such information has led to some frustration among players, leaving it in the hands of the community to break down their findings and share them through word of mouth. However, some players feel this kind of discovery enhances the fun and encourages community interaction. Many fans enjoy sharing their tricks, like one player who recently discovered a strategy that allows Marvel Rivals' Winter Soldier to recharge his ultimate ability by attacking Loki's clones.

While some fans are busy discovering the game's many nuanced mechanics, others are digging through the hero shooter's files. One leaker recently uncovered the full ability kit for Ultron in Marvel Rivals, revealing the villain to be a strategist who uses drones to heal allies. Another leak showed that Human Torch could be coming to the game as a Duelist in the near future. With so much on the horizon for Marvel Rivals, many fans are excited to see what comes next for the popular hero shooter.

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Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
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Top Critic Avg: 78 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
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Released
December 6, 2024
ESRB
T For Teen // Violence
Developer(s)
NetEase Games
Publisher(s)
NetEase Games
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
Cross Save
No
Franchise
Marvel
Number of Players
1-6
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
PC Release Date
December 6, 2024
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
December 6, 2024
PS5 Release Date
December 6, 2024
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Action, Multiplayer
How Long To Beat
7.5 hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
20 GB
OpenCritic Rating
Strong