In the typically ego-driven world of hero shooters, *Marvel Rivals* throws a curveball: assist challenges. Securing assists isn't always intuitive, so let's break down how to rack them up and which heroes excel at it.

How to Get Assists in Marvel Rivals

The stats screen in Marvel Rivals shows kills, deaths, and assists. Assists are less frequent because they're specifically tracked. Simply dealing damage, even without the final blow, doesn't count as an assist. To earn assists, you must support teammates through healing, shielding, or controlling enemies to enable an ally's finishing move.

This makes healers and tanks natural assist machines. If you're a damage-focused player, you'll need a strategic shift to complete these challenges. Fortunately, certain characters are better suited for racking up assists than others.

Best Characters for Assists in Marvel Rivals

Jeff the Land Shark

While not the most effective Strategist, Jeff's bubbles and stream offer significant healing flexibility, boosting teammate survivability and therefore assist opportunities.

Mantis

Mantis is the ultimate support character for assists. Her healing abilities combined with Spore Slumber (which puts enemies to sleep) create perfect setups for allies to score kills. The only challenge is securing her early in a match.

Peni Parker

For those who prefer tanking, Peni Parker is an excellent choice. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, making them easy targets for damage dealers—and boosting your assist count.

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange, another strong tank, provides invaluable protection with his shield. Keeping allies alive ensures they have ample chances to secure kills, rewarding you with assists.

Storm

Storm, the top Duelist for assist farming, uses Weather Control to enhance allies' damage and speed. This allows teammates to quickly eliminate enemies, filling your assist counter rapidly.

That's how to get assists and the best characters to use in *Marvel Rivals*. For more, check out all the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in *Marvel Rivals* Season 1.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.