Psylocke in Marvel Rivals is a character that can easily carry games if you know how to utilize her entire kit.
Marvel Rivals’ Psylocke is an S-tier Duelist that has left many people referring to her as a combination of Genji and Sombra from Overwatch, thanks to her entire kit. Her overall playstyle involves easily picking off snipers and those in the backline.
However, getting the best out of her in matches can be tricky, as she can easily get caught if you don’t play your cards right.
Psylocke stats in Marvel Rivals
- Class: Duelist
- Health: 250
- Movement: 6 m/s
Psylocke’s biggest strength is her ability to pick off enemy snipers and dash quickly in and out of combat. She’s a mobile Duelist who can make a big impact on the battlefield when she’s played correctly.
Weapon
Psylocke’s primary weapon is her Psionic Crossbow which shoots bolts that have a little spread to them in a set direction.
You can find a full rundown of the weapons stats in the table below:
| Casting | Double projectile with spread |
| Damage | 12 damage per round |
| Damage Falloff | Falloff begins at 15m, decreasing to 60% at 30m |
| Bullets Fired Each Cast | 4 |
| Fire Rate | The firing interval between shots is 0.2s, with an interval of 0.6s between each round of shooting |
| Ammo | 16 |
| Critical Hit | Yes |
| Critical Damage | 150% |
| Cooldown Reduction on Hit | 0.25s per hit |
Abilities
Psylocke’s abilities revolve around dashing in and out to get kills quickly. You can also reset her cooldowns by landing your shots. Finally she can throw Shurkens that stick to enemies and damage anything in their path when they’re recalled.
| Ability | Details | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| Dance of the Butterfly | Range: 10m spherical radiusDuration: 4sSlow Rate: -30%Attack Interval: 2 hits per secondDamage: 150 damage per hitEnergy Cost: 2800Special Mechanic: Psylocke will slash a random enemy, giving priority to the one who has been hit the least | Slash nearby enemies with a psionic katana, dealing massive damage |
| Psi-Blade Dash | Average Speed: 43 m/sMaximum Distance: 12mDamage: 50Cooldown: 8sCharges: 2Special Mechanic: Casting this ability will automatically recall the Wing Shurikens. The shurikens will first travel to Psylocke’s starting position before returning to her | Dash forward and slice through enemies along the path with psionic blades |
| Psychic Stealth | Duration: 3sMovement Boost: 50%Cooldown: 15sSpecial Mechanic: When attacked while in stealth, Psylocke will remain in stealth but will briefly become visible for a short duration | Enter stealth and gain a Movement Boost |
| Wing Shurikens | Casting: Projectile that fires in a straight trajectory.Number of Projectiles: 5Recall Window: 3sBonus Health: 10 bonus health per roundCooldown: 8sSpecial Mechanic: When the projectile is recalled, it will move 20s toward the crosshair before returning to Psylocke | Launch a volley of psionic shurikens that stick to enemies, dealing damage and granting herself Bonus Health. Press again to recall the shurikens |
| Psionic Disk (Team-Up Ability) | Rewind Time: 5s priorBonus Health/Damage Taken Conversion: 50%Cooldown: 30sTeam-Up Target: Magik | When Magik is on the field, Black Panther and Psylocke can tap into Limbo to rewind a few seconds back to a previous position; after passing through Limbo, Black Panther and Psylocke will gain Bonus Health based on missing health |
How to play Psylocke
Unlike most Duelists, Psylocke brings more value to the team when she flanks and takes out annoying snipers and supports, whether in a high ground or backline. She has two dashes that can also be used vertically to get to generally hard-to-reach places.
So, use that to your advantage, especially if you see your enemy alone on that spot. Depending on the situation, you’ll want to sneak up on them using Psychic Stealth and land as many shots as possible with her primary fire.
Psylocke is generally powerful in 1v1s because your cooldowns reset faster when you hit your shots with the Psionic Crossbow. If you’re facing someone with a lot of mobility, however, you can utilize her dash, which also deals damage.
A good combo would be landing your Wing Shurikens at them and then using dash in another direction as the Shurikens damage them on their way back to you. This will also give you a bonus of 50 health, which should help you outlast your opponent.
Now, sometimes it can be tempting to go all in when you’re diving someone, but if you notice that their teammates are coming, you’ll want to make sure to have at least one ability that lets you escape ready – whether that’s dash or stealth.
Psylocke’s weakness is CC. The last thing you want to happen to you is getting slept in the backline and having the whole team focus on you at once. Good positioning is key, but you’ll also need to make mental notes on where you’ll be going or what you’ll do if things don’t go your way.
Additionally, since her playstyle isn’t very team-dependent, you’ll want to memorize where the health packs are on the map to help you flank more easily. This way, you won’t have to force your healers to help you if you’re way too deep diving into the enemy.
As for her Dance of the Butterfly ultimate, ideally, you’ll want to use this on squishy targets once your enemies have exhausted their abilities in team fights. It’s even better if you could use it after Luna Snow, Mantis, or Adam Warlock has ulted to secure some kills.
Last but not least, don’t forget to press “C” to activate your Team-Up Ability if Magik is around. The Psionic Disc ability is actually really good because you can essentially ‘recall’ like Overwatch’s Tracer if you ever find yourself in a tight spot.
Best team comps
The following characters can make solid pairings with Psylocke in Marvel Rivals:
- Magneto
- Luna Snow
Magneto
Magneto is great for keeping her alive thanks to his Bulwark Shield ability.
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You can either use this pairing to jump in and out of combat quickly and then heal or aim for a longer assault where Magneto stays close to provide a shield whenever Psylocke is low on health.
Check out our dedicated Magneto guide for the best ways to play him.
Luna Snow
Not only can Luna Snow provide additional healing, but she’s a powerful damage dealer in her own right too.
Having Luna Snow alongside Psylocke means she can handle crowd control while Psyelocke hones in on single targets. It’s a surefire way to keep the pressure on the opposing team.
Check out our Luna Snow guide before you jump into a match as her.
Best counters
If you find yourself up against a Psylocke and struggling, we’d advise using one of the following heroes during a match:
- Hawkeye
- Mantis
- Venom
Hawkeye
While you’ll need to make sure you’ve got precise aim if you can successfully hit Psylocke with Hawkeye’s arrows you’ll be able to chip away at her health easily.
His ranged play style means you should be able to stay safe and sound as you whittle her health down as well.
Our Hawkeye guide can tell you how to get the best out of him on the battlefield.
Mantis
Mantis is another great counter for Psylocke.
If you time your Spore Slumber ability right you can put her to sleep and either take her out yourself or hang back and let the rest of your team pick her off. It’s a fantastic way to stop Psylocke in her tracks particularly when she’s got those pesky dashes on hand.
Make sure to check out our Mantis guide before using her.
Venom
Venom’s biggest asset is how tanky he is. So much so that he can be hit by her ultimate and still be left standing.
With his resilience, you can take a lot of damage and then surprise Psylocke with your Feast of the Abyss ultimate to turn the tables and defeat her quickly.
For the best way to play him, you can check out our Venom guide.
That’s all you need to know about Psylocke in Marvel Rivals! For more on the game, check out our full tier list, Twitch Drops, the best controller settings, all free skins & how to get them, all currencies, and the Iron Man code.