Complete Marvels Ultron Rivals Guide

On May 30th, 2025, Marvel Rivals launches Season 2.5, featuring exciting updates to the game’s environment, various hero upgrades, and a notable addition to the roster: Ultron , an iconic Marvel supervillain distinguished by his relentless pursuit of machine domination.

As the game’s first aerial strategic hero , Ultron excels in aerial combat, providing significant support to teammates and deploying drones that provide healing benefits. His arrival quickly sparked interest among players, making him a preferred choice for those looking to fill the healer role in matches.

However, choosing Ultron before other players pick it up can be a challenge. It’s nice to see the gameplay dynamics changing as more players choose strategy heroes rather than just focusing on damage-per-second (DPS) roles.

Ultron Grid and Settings

To optimize performance with Ultron, let’s dive into character settings and grid configurations that can improve gameplay. We’ll provide detailed grid and settings information for each new character introduced in the future.

Although the game doesn’t explicitly say so, experienced players often recommend that changing the shape and color of your reticle can improve your results. Customization can also improve your overall gaming experience with each hero.

To configure this, go to Settings > Keyboard > Combat > HUD > Details, ensuring Ultron is selected for these configurations.

For convenience, here’s the saved reticle code, courtesy of marvelrivals.gg and Marvel Rivals Merchant:

4;0.0;10.0, 0.0, 100.0, 11.0;100.0, 100.0, 19.0, 100.0;50.0, 60.0, 0.0, 0.0;100.0, 55.0, 0.0, 100.0;0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 62.0;33.0, 0.0, 89.0, 33.0;21.0;100.0, 100.0, 19.0, 100.0;0.0;5, 4, 3, 2;1.0, 0.918, 0.0;

For optimal healing, make sure Healing Feedback and the accompanying health bars are enabled. These settings will give you a clear picture of your healing contribution and confirm the working status of your healing drones.

Ultron Review

To summarize Ultron’s role: He serves as an off-hand healer. While he lacks the quick healing capabilities of dedicated healers like Luna Snow or Jeff, his constant support through damage and healing increases the team’s resilience.

Ultron’s unique healing works on a slower area of ​​effect (AOE) principle, making him effective at providing constant support. His damage is also commendable and can result in significant kills with precise targeting.

As Ultron, your job is to control your healing drone , strategically switching between allies to provide vital support and take down targets from above.

Although Ultron is considered easy to play, his true skill lies in effective positioning. He is relatively slow and lacks autonomy, making him an easy target if not played carefully. However, in the hands of a skilled player, he can pose a serious threat to opponents.

Ultron’s abilities

While Imperative: Patch may not provide as fast a heal as other abilities, it effectively turns a targeted ally into a mobile healing station, allowing you to heal multiple targets, albeit at a slower rate.

To succeed as Ultron, you must effectively pilot your drone while maintaining a constant presence on the battlefield without coming under enemy fire.

Continuing the trend of other aerial heroes, Ultron remains in a constant flight mode, making him the only available flying strategist character capable of providing constant damage support while healing teammates from above.

His ultimate ability, Ultron’s Fury , deals area-of-effect damage and heals allies, similar to Loki’s basic attack mechanics.

Ultron’s Offensive Strategies

Optimal Use: Ultron works effectively as a backup DPS amidst the chaos of battle. Use Encephalo Beam to target stragglers and critical enemies while getting into position to support your team.

While Ultron’s healing isn’t the strongest, it’s still reliable. As long as the drone is attached to an ally, you’ll be consistently healing along with the constant damage.

• Sharpen your aim. Damage markers will help you ensure that the last burst of damage hits the target, which can be crucial for guaranteed kills.
• Animation Cancels: Experienced players should learn to cancel animations between shots to minimize vulnerability while reloading, effectively saving time during attacks.
• Establish a Consistent Threat: As a flying hero, use the height advantage to attack enemies, prioritizing low health enemies for easy elimination.
• Escort Divers: If a Vanguard or Duelist enters the fight, keep a close eye on them to ensure constant healing and covering fire.
• Positioning your drones: Start by placing Imperative: Patch on your frontline allies during initial encounters, then reposition as needed to maintain a healing zone.
• Initiate Pushes: Use Ultron’s Fury to apply pressure on the front lines while keeping teammates healthy and targeting weakened enemies.
• Dynamic Flight: Generally good for scaring off enemies, but use it strategically to chase enemies only if you are confident of success to avoid overexertion.

Ultron’s Defense Strategies

Unlike Iron Man or the Human Torch, Ultron lacks significant escape abilities and is susceptible to damage due to positioning issues, making stealth and awareness critical.

• Using the main cover is effective to look out and shoot while healing wounds during combat.
• Keeping the movement going is essential; avoid predictable paths to avoid enemy attacks.
• Beware of high ground: While the height advantage may seem beneficial, it leaves you vulnerable to long-range attackers. Position yourself in a favorable position relative to your team.
• High Altitude Limit: Given the spherical nature of the healing/damage effects from Imperative: Patch and Mandatory: Firewall , being located at high altitude can limit your effectiveness.
• Take a Proactive Approach Imperative: Patch – Use it ASAP on low health teammates.
• Using your bonus health contribution, Be sure: Firewall can be a great asset to your team, especially if your allies are engaged in a protracted fight.
• Use dynamic flight to avoid dangerous situations or effectively change position, but be selective to avoid unnecessary risk.
• Remember that Dynamic Flight has a long cooldown; save it for critical situations where a quick reposition is critical.
• Keep in mind that Ultron’s Ultimate has a slow warm-up; stay protected during the initial activation for best results. Use healing first, rather than damage – aim to use it to effectively support allies.
• The active panel capabilities during Rage of Ultron can facilitate movement, providing the necessary opportunities for pursuit when necessary.

Ultron’s Command Abilities

Starting this season, Iron Man will be able to enhance Ultron’s primary fire to fire a continuous beam that can simultaneously damage enemies and heal allies.

This change turns Ultron’s attack into a consistent damage and healing mechanism, allowing him to maintain constant support during battles. The nature of Ultron’s healing complements his destructive ability.

Allies healing pockets with Iron Man becomes a strategic asset; however, it is important to remember that it can limit the overall healing of the team. Therefore, this strategy thrives when paired with an experienced Iron Man player.

Ultron Counters and Mitigation Strategies

While Ultron’s aerial capabilities are an advantage, his mobility is lacking , making him vulnerable to various heroes equipped with fast projectiles or hitscan attacks.

vanguard

While few Vanguards can reach Ultron at altitude, a well-positioned Emma Frost can catch you off guard by performing a devastating chain combo during her Diamond Form transformation. Keep a safe distance when engaging her.

duelist

Despite Ultron’s metallic makeup, he is surprisingly fragile, making him an easy target for many duelist characters like Spider-Man and Iron Fist who can tactically close the distance. Use Dynamic Flight to keep your distance from them.

In ambush scenarios, your survival depends on your positioning and the accuracy of your Encephalo Beam – stay close to your teammates to strengthen your defenses.

Beware of enemies using hit-scanning attacks – names like Punisher, Hawkeye, Hela, and Black Widow will excel at quickly taking you down. Maintain strategic cover while alerting teammates to help against these threats.

Strategist

Similar vulnerabilities exist for other Strategist heroes, such as Jeff, Adam Warlock, Mantis, and Luna Snow , all of whom boast hit-scan primary attacks. Look for opportunities to out-hit them in terms of damage and mobility, while requiring a higher skill level to do so effectively.

Ideal Team Ultron Lineups

vanguard

Frontline characters who can set up barriers —like Groot, Doctor Strange, Magneto, or Emma Frost—are great with Ultron. They gain passive healing through the Ultron Imperative: Patch ability, increasing their stamina during combat.

Alternatively, team up with agile divers Like the Hulk and Thor, he can flank enemy positions, providing covering fire and healing support while breaking up enemy lines.

duelist

Besides Iron Man, other effective Duelist allies include: Magic and Mister Fantastic, who can use their extra health to become effective pseudo-tanks, increasing their survivability.

Strategist

To compensate for Ultron’s relatively low healing, consider including another strategist hero with strong healing abilities to keep the team viable. Characters like Luna Snow, Cloak and Dagger, Invisible Woman, and Jeff Land Shark can effectively complement Ultron’s dual playstyle.