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The chaotic battlefields ofMarvel Rivalsshow that heroes can come in all shapes and sizes, from muscular avengers to wiry sharpshooters. Some manipulate the energy of the universe, while others talk to squirrels. Sometimes, what appears to be one hero is actually two: a pair of fate-bound individuals who fight as one to save their city – and now, the multiverse.
Cloak and Dagger – aka Tyrone and Tandy – are a pair of runaway teens infused with the powers of darkness and light after an experiment gone wrong, determined to keep their own powers in check while helping those around them. If you want a “healer” that is mechanically simple but strategically demanding, Cloak and Dagger might just be the character for you.
Cloak And Dagger Overview
Cloak and Dagger are classified as Strategists, meaning thattheir primary role is to support your team with healing and defensive abilities.But don’t let that fool you into thinking that you must play passively;Cloak’s abilities in particular can help you mop up weakened enemies with easeor set up your team’s Duelists to get some quick KO’s.
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Dagger
Basic Attack: Lightforce Dagger
Tandy shoots a homing dagger of light that targets the closest enemy (or ally) to the crosshair when fired.If it hits an enemy, it damages them, and if it hits an ally, it heals them and everyone near them.The further away an ally is from the target, the less healing they get.
Dagger Storm
Tandy fires a cluster of light daggers at the ground, creating a sphere of light that heals allies within it for the duration.An easy way to keep your team healthy,even after switching to Cloak.
Veil of Lightforce
Tandy projects a wall of Lightforce Energy that passes through characters, healing allies and giving them a Healing Boost – this means thatany other healing they receive for the duration is increased,making the job of your team’s Strategists a little bit easier.
Cloak
Basic Attack: Darkforce Cloak
Tyrone extends his Darkforce Energy, automatically damaging the enemy closest to his crosshair. This attack has alimited range, but very consistent damageand infinite ammunition.
Dark Teleportation
Tyrone pulls himself (and any nearby allies) into the Darkforce Dimension,making them Invisible, un-targetable, immune to damage, and giving them a speed boost for a brief duration.While Dark Teleportation is active, Cloak has limited flight.
Terror Cape
Tyrone projects a wall of Darkforce Energy that passes through characters,briefly Blinding enemies, damaging them, and making them Vulnerable– increasing any damage they take for the duration.This will allow your Duelists to pile on the hurtwhile minimizing the damage your enemies can do to you.
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Ultimate: Eternal Bond
Cloak and Dagger combine their powers,dashing across the battlefield up to three times while leaving a trail of energy behind them.Enemies who enter the trail are damaged, while allies who enter the trail are healed.
This is agreat way to force your opponents off an objectiveor reinforce your team during a tense fight.
Team-Up: From Shadow to Light
Cloak and Dagger empower Moon Knight, giving him the ability tocreate a Light and Dark Realm where he is Invisible. While on a team with Moon Knight, Cloak and Daggergain a passive Healing Boost on all their abilities.
Cloak and Dagger are two highly unique individuals, but there’s no denying that they make a powerful duo. You’ll want touse Dagger’s healing powers to keep your team healthy from a moderate distance,before switching to Cloak to press the advantage andquickly take out weakened targets with his Darkforce Cloak and Terror Cape.
Recommended Teams
Cloak and Dagger work best with teams that like to stay grouped up,brawling on the front lines where Dagger’s AoE healing can reach multiple targets. When possible, you’ll want topair up with a Vanguard like Hulk or Magneto who can cover for your lack of defenses and self-healing.
Strategists
Mantis
Mantis' damage boosts can help your team take advantage of Terror Cape,while your Dark Teleportation can cover for her lack of defensive abilities. Her Ultimate, Soul Resurgence,can also keep the rest of the team healthy while you deal damage as Cloak.
Jeff the Land Shark
Jeff works in most teams, buthis long-range healing and health pack-like bubbles provide consistent healingas you swap forms and juggle cooldowns.
Duelists
Winter Soldier
A deadly combatant at medium-to-close range,Winter Soldier can quickly finish off enemies you weaken with Terror Cloak or soften up with your Basic Attacks.
Magik
Magik’s teleportation abilities and dash attacks can make her a difficult target for other Strategists to heal.Thankfully, your healing powers either affect a large area, or home in on their targets,so you may keep her healthy while she wields her Soulsword to devastating effect.
Vanguards
Hulk
Cloak and Dagger fare surprisingly well in aggressive, fast-moving teams due to their auto-targeting heals,and Hulk’s at-will mobility allows him to leap to the duo’s defense if they get targeted.His Indestructible Guard can also protect Cloak and Dagger at crucial moments,which will allow you to heal your team in turn.
Magneto
The Master of Magnetism has a plethora of defensive tools,making him great at protecting the more vulnerable Strategists and Duelists on his team.Even his Ultimate, Meteor M, can absorb projectiles to give you the time you need to support the team.
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange’s massiveShield of the Seraphim can keep you safe from enemy attacks while your healing attacks home in on him,regardless of whether he is currently on the ground or in the sky.
How To Play Cloak And Dagger
While their basic attacks and abilities may be fairly forgiving,careful cooldown management will make the differencebetweengoodCloak and Dagger players andgreatones.
You can see the cooldowns of the character youaren’tplayingright above your current character’s abilities.With practice, you’ll know when to switch charactersto get maximum value out of everything Cloak and Dagger have to offer.
When To Use Eternal Bond
A powerful tool for both offense and defense,Eternal Bond is best used when everyone – ally and enemy alike – are grouped up, likely in the middle of the objective.You can use it to shut off an enemy escape route, deter your enemies from chasing down wounded allies, or simply provide your team with constant, passive healing across a wide area,allowing the Strategists (yourself included) to focus on bringing down the enemy team.
