The Punisher is a ranged DuelistheroinMarvel Rivalscapable of dealing impressive amounts of damage.
While he may not rival someone like Hawkeye or Hela in terms of overall damage, he’s still a very worthy addition to any team composition. In the right hands, he can absolutely dominate the battlefield and, with a well-timed ult, score Pentakills with ease.
Combined with his ease of play, and it won’t be long before you’re topping the damage meters and the kill counts!
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OurMarvel Rivalsguide for The Punisher will run down his abilities, offer tips and tricks, and help you dominate the battlefield.
The Punisher Abilities
On the surface, The Punisher feels similar toOverwatch’s Soldier 76. They’re both ranged damage dealers who feel like they’re ripped straight fromCall of Duty.
His in-game difficulty is listed at one out of five stars inMarvel Rivals, and that’s only because you may’t give a hero zero stars on difficulty. He’san excellent choice for beginners.
The Punisher is all about pointing your crosshair at the enemy and opening fire, but he has more abilities beyond just shooting his weapon.
Let’s run down his abilities:
Description
Adjudication
Normal Attack. Fire at enemies with his Automatic Rifle. Fires at a rate of 10 rounds a second, dealing 18 damage per round. Holds 30 ammo. Damage falloff begins at 20m, decreasing to 70% at 40m.
Deliverance
Normal Attack. Fire at enemies with his Shotgun. Fires at a rate of 1.43 rounds per second, dealing 10 damage per around. 14 bullets are fired with each cast. Holds 8 ammo. Falloff begins at 8m, decreasing to 40% at 15m.
Final Judgement
Ultimate ability. Unleash two Gatling guns and missiles to attack enemies. Lasts for 10 seconds. Gatling Gun deals 8 damage per round, firing 33.33 rounds per second, with infinite ammo.
Infinite Punishment
The Punisher’s Team-Up Ability. Rocket Raccoon throws an Ammo Overload device in the target direction, giving you infinite ammo and faster firing. Increases fire rate by 67%. Must be in rage of the Ammo Overload device. Missiles deal 50 damage, can lock onto enemies up to 40 meters away.
Vantage Connection
Launch a hook to generate a cable that enables the Punisher to move rapidly. Cooldown: 20 seconds.
Culling Turret
Deploy a Culling Turret that grounds Punisher and blocks damage from the front while dealing massive damage. Deals 12 damage per round at a fire rate of 12.5 rounds per second. Turret health is at 600 and comes with 200 ammo. Cooldown: 20 seconds.
Scourge Grenade
Throw a smoke grenade forward to obscure enemy vision and leap backward. Deals 45 damage and has a range of 5m in a spherical radius. Cooldown: 8 seconds.
Warrior’s Gaze
Passive ability. Retain vision of enemies that disappear from view for a short duration. Lasts for 3 seconds.
The Punisher Offensive Strategies
While his shotgun has been nerfed since its OP days from the beta, The Punisher is still capable of dishing out damage. There are a couple of key things you need to know when going into combat:
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The Punisher Defensive Strategies
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The Punisher Team-Up Abilities
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Rocket Racoon
Rocket Raccoon throws an Ammo Overload device in the target direction. Upon entering the device’s range, the Punisher and Winter Soldier receive the buffs of Infinite Ammo and Faster Firing.
The Punisher or Winter Soldier
The Punisher’s Team-Up Ability requires Rocket Racoon on the battlefield and is activated by Rocket.
When he drops the Ammo Overload device, stay near it and enjoy infinite ammo and an increased fire rate.
you’re able to be super aggressive, too, if Rocket has dropped a revive machine nearby, meaning you can get back in the fight quickly if your hubris gets the best of you.
The Punisher Counters & How to Deal with Them
While you can do considerable damage as The Punisher, there are two ranged Duelists that do out damage you:HawkeyeandBlack Widow.
Both are capable of sniping you from anywhere on the map, meaning all your hard work to find the perfect vantage point for your turret is wasted.
Iron Fist,Spider-Man, and evenPsylockedo a great job of winning one-on-one matchups, too. They’re generally too fast to effectively shoot down, no matter if you’re using the shotgun or assault rifle. If you’re looking to deal with them, keeping your distance and picking them off from afar is best.
Best Team Comps With The Punisher
Given his Team-Up ability, you want to pair The Punisher withRocket Racoonas much as possible. The benefit you receive from Infinite Punishment is huge.
Not just because you get infinite ammo, but the increased rate of fire is crucial for winning team fights, especially if you’re trying to shotgun an enemy diver.
Since Rocket is a strategist who is best as a secondary healer, you’ll want someone who can thrive in a healing role.
Cloak & Daggeris an appealing option, but I’m going to preferLuna Storm, especially considering how strong her ultimate is and her healing prowess.Mantisis also an excellent healer who can buff The Punisher’s damage.
From there, you’ll prefer Vanguards that can play aggressively.I’m never upset to have aVenomon my team wreaking havoc on the backline, and someone likeThor,who can be aggressive in melee, is an excellent choice, too.Doctor StrangeorMagnetoaren’t bad ideas, either, as they can protect me with their shield while still playing aggressively.
As for a Duelist counterpart, ideally, you want someone who can be up close and personal, dealing damage and picking off troublesome enemies. Iron FistandSpider-Manare always great choices since they can pick off someone like a Hawkeye or a Black Widow trying to snipe you down.
