Written by Alec Blackwood
In Marvel Rivals’ Season 3, Human Torch maintains his dominance as a high-mobility Duelist. Though recent balance changes targeted Iron Man’s burst damage, Torch’s kit remains fully functional, allowing him to control zones and eliminate squishy targets effectively.
Human Torch Overview
- Role: Fragile but lethal Duelist (250 HP) specializing in area denial and hit-and-run tactics
- Playstyle: Mid-range harassment with occasional dives to finish weakened enemies
- Key Strength: Combines aerial mobility with fire-based zoning tools
Core Abilities Breakdown
Fire Cluster (Primary Fire):
Short-range projectile burst requiring precise positioning. Most effective at close range.
Blazing Blast:
Deploys persistent fire zones for area control. Ideal for blocking choke points or flushing enemies from cover.
Flaming Meteor:
Dive attack dealing burst damage. Combos well with fire zones and serves as an escape tool.
Pyro Prison:
Creates a circular flame barrier for tactical traps. Synergizes with other zone abilities.
Plasma Body:
Mobility skill enabling quick repositioning. Critical for dodging threats and maintaining safe spacing.
Inferno Collapse (Ultimate):
Massive AOE firestorm ideal for breaking defenses or securing objectives.
Optimal Playstyle
- Prioritize fire zone placement at key map locations
- Peek-shot with Plasma Body to minimize exposure
- Initiate dives only when targets are below 50% HP
- Avoid prolonged airborne positioning against hitscan heroes
Advanced Combos
Quick Elimination Sequence
- Fire Cluster (point-blank)
- Blazing Blast (ground target)
- Flaming Meteor (finisher)
Area Denial Setup
- Layer two Blazing Blasts in a V-shape
- Place Pyro Prison to complete the fire triangle
Synergistic Allies
- Doctor Strange: Enhances zoning with protective barriers
- Scarlet Witch: Amplifies area denial through combined DOT effects
- Magneto: Forces enemies into prepared flame zones
- Psylocke: Complements dive attacks with flank pressure
- Venom: Creates space through crowd control
Counters and Weaknesses
- Hawkeye: Long-range precision shots
- Black Widow: High burst damage from cover
- Iron Fist: Anti-air tracking and combos
- Punisher: Rapid target acquisition at mid-range
Technical Setup
Recommended Crosshair Code:
4;0.0;20.0,20.0,0.0,25.0;100.0,100.0,80.0,100.0;0.0,80.0,85.0,50.0;100.0,100.0,100.0,100.0;0.0,42.0,40.0,0.0;33.0,30.0,55.0,33.0;50.0;100.0,100.0,80.0,100.0;0.0;5,2,2,1;1.0,1.0,1.0
Use low sensitivity settings for better close-range tracking.
FAQ
Health pool?
250 HP – requires careful positioning.
Primary counter?
Hitscan heroes with vertical targeting capabilities.
Map viability?
Strongest on open maps like Nexus Arena; weaker in cramped spaces.
Master Human Torch by balancing aggression with tactical retreats. Control the battlefield through smart flame placement and timed dives, but always maintain an escape route.