Marvel Rivals confirms Deadpool's role

Marvel Rivals Developer Netease Games 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, bringing an unprecedented dynamic to Marvel Rivals and the hero shooter genre overall.

First revealed at the 2025 edition of The Game Awards, Deadpool joins Elsa Bloodstone as the main heroes joining the 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 mutineer after undergoing experimental cancer treatments. Although Deadpool is often considered loose canon in Marvel media, Deadpool has been associated with the X-Men and other factions. Along with a hilarious penchant for breaking the fourth wall with his dialogue, Deadpool's toolbox includes his healing factor, along with dual pistols, katanas, and other items he can seemingly pull out of nowhere. Before Season 6, Marvel Rivalsthe interpretation of Deadpool was kept under wraps, with some fans debating what his role would be in the team shootout.

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

Even if Marvel Rivals has kept his own spin on the trinity of hero shooter roles, the arrival of Deadpool will soon turn the metagame on its head. Deadpool will join Marvel Rivals once Season 6: Night At The Museum begins Friday, January 16. As said by Marvel Rivals game director Guangyun “Guangguang” Chen during the January 13th Dev Vision video, Deadpool will be Marvel Rivals' first three-in-one playable character, as he will be able to play as a vanguard, a strategist or a duelist at any time during the game. As a duelist, Deadpool uses his katanas and pistols to mow down enemies from different areas. Taking on the role of strategist, Deadpool can slash and shoot his allies to heal them while damaging enemies. For the Vanguard role, Deadpool can throw a giant unicorn plush to give his allies shields, and he can use his dual pistols against single targets.

During the first half of the Dev Vision episode, The Merc With a Mouth took it upon himself to discuss what he is capable of. Voiced by Alejandro Saab, Deadpool explained how some of his abilities work in Marvel Rivals. By taking out a comic book, Deadpool can improve his skills via “level-up” traits similar to an RPG. These buffs and traits depend on his role. Deadpool's Ultimate attack is also dependent on his roll, as its effects will change. Deadpool's Ultimate Duelist attack will select a target to harass and damage via his aura and weapon skills, while his Ultimate attack as a Strategist or Vanguard can strengthen his teammates via healing or defensive buffs. Unlike other heroes, Deadpool's Ultimate gauge charges based on “fancy fighting” skills. Deadpool can also test other players for buffs based on his role, though these buffs depend on how well the targeted player answers Deadpool's questions.

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For team-up abilities, Deadpool will be paired with Jeff the Land Shark for “Mr. Pool's Interdimensional Toy Box,” which will have different effects based on its target. The area of effect (AoE) of Deadpool and Jeff's team-up ability can heal nearby allies and create a visual disruption effect for enemies caught within its radius. Various balance changes to Marvel RivalsA growing list of heroes will be published closer to Season 6's arrival.

Elsa Bloodstone enters Marvel Rivals later in season 6. Med Marvel Rivals expected to have a busy schedule for 2026, time will tell what other surprises Netease has in store for players.