Marvel Rivals Hela Guide (Season 3)

Written by Alec Blackwood

A long-range Duelist in Marvel Rivals, **Hela** combines devastating hitscan attacks with zoning capabilities. This Season 3 breakdown explores maximizing her burst damage, pressuring fragile targets, and dominating teamfights through strategic positioning and ability synergy.

Hela’s Role and Playstyle

Hela thrives as a backline sniper, using her **instant-hit precision** to erase enemies from afar. Her kit revolves around:

High ground dominance via Astral Flock
Stun setups with Piercing Night
Area denial using her ultimate

Season 3 amplifies her lethality with a damage buff, letting skilled players delete targets in 2-3 shots.

Core Abilities

Nightsword Thorn (Primary Fire)

*Hitscan attacks* with pinpoint accuracy. Optimal for punishing slow-moving or airborne enemies.

Piercing Night (Stun Projectile)

Launches a fast-moving orb that stuns enemies. Use to interrupt abilities or secure easy eliminations.

Astral Flock (Mobility)

Teleports to elevated positions. Prioritize pre-fight positioning over panic escapes due to long cooldown.

Death Unchained (Ultimate)

Creates a persistent damage zone that melts clustered enemies. Combos well with crowd control effects.

Gameplay Strategy

**Positioning is key:** Use verticality and off-angles to stay unpredictable
**Stun-first approach:** Hit Piercing Night before firing primary shots
**Ultimate timing:** Drop Death Unchained on grouped healers or objectives
**Avoid brawls:** Disengage if flankers close in

Key Combos

**Pick Combo:** Stun → 2× Headshots
**High Ground Ambush:** Teleport → Wait → Stun → Burst
**Ultimate Follow-Up:** Zone with ultimate → Clean up weakened targets

Strengths and Weaknesses

Pros:

Massive burst damage
Strong anti-air capabilities
Season 3 damage boost

Cons:

Vulnerable to dives
No self-sustain
Reliant on mechanical skill

Optimal Team Composition

Pair Hela with:

Thor (damage synergy)
Mantis (healing/buffs)
Groot (root setups)
Scarlet Witch (zone control)

Counterplay Tactics

Shut down Hela by:

Picking mobile assassins (Wolverine/Black Panther)
Using shields to block her sightlines
Baiting out Astral Flock before engaging

Settings & Configuration

Sensitivity: 3-4 (low for tracking)
Crosshair: Small dot reticle with high visibility
Cooldown Indicators: Enabled

FAQ

Is Hela viable against aerial heroes?

Yes – her hitscan attacks counter flying targets like Iron Man.

What’s her primary win condition?

Landing opening stuns and converting them into quick eliminations.

How to survive dives?

Preemptively use Astral Flock for repositioning – don’t wait until pressured.