In the typically self-serving world of hero shooters, *Marvel Rivals* throws a curveball: assist-based challenges. Securing these assists, however, proves trickier than expected for many players. This guide breaks down how to rack up assists and highlights the best characters to use.

How to Get Assists in Marvel Rivals

The Marvel Rivals stats screen displays kills, deaths, and assists. Unlike many games, damage dealt doesn't contribute to assists. Assists are earned solely by supporting teammates through healing, shielding, or incapacitating enemies, allowing allies to finish them off. This makes healers and tanks the natural assist-getters. Damage-focused players will need a strategic shift to complete these challenges.

Best Characters for Assists in Marvel Rivals

Jeff the Land Shark

While not the most potent Strategist, Jeff's bubbles and stream offer substantial healing, indirectly boosting teammate assist opportunities.

Mantis

Mantis is the ultimate assist-farming support character. Her healing and 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 over healing, Peni Parker excels. Her Cyber-Web Snare immobilizes enemies, making them easy targets for damage dealers, indirectly contributing to assists.

Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange provides excellent support through his powerful shield, keeping allies alive to secure the final blows.

Storm

Storm, the top Duelist for assist-seekers, uses Weather Control to enhance allies' damage and speed, setting them up for easy kills and boosting your assist count.

This guide covers how to earn assists and which characters are best suited for the task in *Marvel Rivals*. For more *Marvel Rivals* content, check out all the Chronoverse Saga Achievements in Season 1 and how to unlock them. *Marvel Rivals* is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.