Marvel Rivals Confirms Deadpool's Role

Marvel Rivals Developer Netease Games has confirmed that Deadpool will be a three-in-one hero once he arrives in Season 6: Night At The Museum. In short, Deadpool can switch between the roles of Duelist, Vanguard, or Strategist to suit specific situations, adding a never-before-seen dynamic to the game. Marvel Rivals and the hero shooter genre in general.

First revealed during The Game Awards 2025, Deadpool joins Elsa Bloodstone as the protagonists who Marvel Rivals Wade Wilson, known by nicknames such as “The Merc With A Mouth” and “The Regenerating Degenerate”, is a mercenary who became a human mutation after undergoing an experimental cancer treatment. Although Deadpool is often considered a loose cannon in Marvel media, he has been associated with the X-Men and other factions. Aside from a hilarious penchant for breaking the fourth wall with dialogue, Deadpool's toolkit includes his healing factor, along with dual pistols, katanas, and other items he can seemingly pull out of nowhere. Before Season 6, Marvel RivalsDeadpool's portrayal has been kept under wraps, with some fans debating what his role will be in the team-based shooter.

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Marvel Rivals turns Deadpool into a three-in-one hero

Although Marvel Rivals Keeping his own spin on the trio of hero shooter roles, Deadpool's arrival will soon turn the meta game on its head. Deadpool joins Marvel Rivals once Season 6: Night At The Museum begins Friday, January 16. As he stated Marvel Rivals game director Guangyun “Guangguang” Chen during Dev Vision's Jan. 13 video will be Deadpool Marvel RivalsThe first three-in-one playable character as he will be able to play as Vanguard, Strategist or Duelist at any time during the game. As a Duelist, Deadpool uses his katanas and pistols to mow down enemies from various areas. Taking on the role of strategist, Deadpool can slice and shoot his allies to heal them while dealing damage to enemies. For the role of Vanguard, Deadpool can throw a giant stuffed unicorn to grant shields to his allies, and can use his dual pistols against single targets.

During the first half of the Dev Vision episode, The Merc With a Mouth took up the discussion of what he is capable of. Voiced by Alejandro Saab, Deadpool explained how some of his powers work Marvel Rivals. By pulling out the comic, Deadpool can upgrade his skills through RPG-like “level up” properties. These buffs and traits depend on his game role. Deadpool's ultimate attack is also roll dependent as its effects will change accordingly. Deadpool's Ultimate Duelist attack selects a target to harass and deal damage through his aura and weapon skills, while his ultimate attack as a Strategist or Vanguard can boost his teammates with healing or defensive buffs. Unlike other heroes, Deadpool's Ultimate gauge is charged based on “fancy fight” skills. Deadpool can also test other players to gain buffs based on his role, though these buffs depend on how well the target player responds to Deadpool's questions.

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For team abilities, Deadpool will be paired with Jeff the Land Shark for “Mr. Pool's Interdimensional Toy”, which will have different effects depending on its target. The area of effect (AoE) of Deadpool and Jeff's team ability can heal nearby allies and create a visual interference effect for enemies caught in its radius. Various balance changes to Marvel RivalsA growing list of heroes will be released just before Season 6 arrives.

Elsa Bloodstone arrives Marvel Rivalwith later in season 6. S Marvel Rivals the 2026 schedule will have a busy schedule, time will tell what other surprises Netease has in store for players.