Marvel Rivals Season 1: Dracula's Reign of Terror

Marvel Rivals, boasting a vast roster of Marvel heroes and villains, plunges into its rich lore with Season 1: Eternal Night Falls, featuring the iconic Dracula as the primary antagonist. Teaming up with Doctor Doom, Dracula manipulates the moon's orbit, plunging present-day New York City into chaos. This guide explores Dracula's role and influence within the game's narrative.

Who is Marvel Rivals' Dracula?

Count Vlad Dracula, the Transylvanian nobleman turned ancient vampire lord, serves as the main villain in Season 1. His goal: conquer present-day New York City.

Dracula possesses formidable abilities: superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, and reflexes. His immortality and regenerative powers make him a formidable foe. He also commands mind control, hypnosis, and shapeshifting, allowing for strategic manipulation and adaptability in combat.

Dracula's Role in Season 1: Eternal Night Falls

In Season 1, Dracula harnesses the power of Chronovium to disrupt the moon's orbit, creating his "Empire of Eternal Night." This plunges New York into darkness, allowing him to unleash a vampire army. Heroes like Spider-Man, Cloak & Dagger, Blade, and the Fantastic Four must unite to counter Dracula's forces and save the city.

Marvel comic fans will recognize this storyline's echoes in the 2024 "Blood Hunt" event, known for its intense, sunless vampire onslaught.

Will Dracula Be a Playable Character?

Currently, there's no official confirmation on Dracula's playability in Marvel Rivals. Considering Doctor Doom's villainous role in Season 0 without becoming a playable character, Dracula's playability remains uncertain.

However, his central antagonist role in Season 1 strongly suggests he'll significantly impact gameplay modes and maps. His prominence makes him a likely candidate for future inclusion as a playable character. This guide will be updated should NetEase Games make an official announcement.