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Armor from the X-Men is reportedly joining Marvel Rivals, and as both an X-Men fan and a Vanguard main, this is exciting news. But what kind of hero will she be in the game? In this article, we’ll break down the leaked information, her potential role, and what her gameplay might look like in Marvel Rivals.
Who is Armor in Marvel?
Trusted dataminer X0X_LEAK recently shared a list of potential future additions to Marvel Rivals on X, with Armor being one of the highlighted characters.
But who is Armor? Her real name is Hisako Ichiki, a Japanese mutant and member of the X-Men who first appeared in Astonishing X-Men Vol. 3 #4. She’s also a resident of Krakoa, the mutant island introduced as a new map in Marvel Rivals Season 2, making her inclusion a fitting choice for the game’s expanding roster.e.
Armor can create a powerful psionic exoskeleton around her body. This armor boosts her strength, speed, endurance, and durability to superhuman levels, making her nearly invincible for short periods. However, using it for too long can drain her energy.
With the armor on, Armor can:
- Lift heavy objects like tanks
- Punch through walls
- Take huge impacts without getting hurt—even falling from space
- Release strong energy blasts, though it requires intense focus
- Shape parts of her armor, like forming claws similar to Wolverine's
Overall, Armor is incredibly tough and strong when protected by her psionic armor, but it comes with limits depending on how long and how hard she pushes herself.
Armor Abilities and Role Leaks
According to the same leak, Armor is expected to be a Vanguard-class hero, and her abilities have also been teased:
- Unbreakable Object
- Psionic Armor Form 1
- Psionic Armor Form 2
- Psionic Armor Form 3
- Mountain-Breaking Strike
Armor’s leaked kit seems to reflect her comic abilities really well. She’s known for creating psionic armor constructs, and in Marvel Rivals, these could act as different stances, each one focusing on a specific aspect like mobility, strength, or defense.
Her passive might be Unbreakable Object, and her ultimate, Mountain-Breaking Strike, definitely sounds like a heavy-hitting finisher.
With these in mind, here’s what her potential gameplay could look like.
Armor Gameplay Prediction
Armor is expected to take on the Vanguard role, but her leaked abilities suggest she’ll be far more versatile than a typical frontliner. Thanks to her stance-based psionic armor, she could adapt to the situation, switching between an aggressive tank capable of dishing out serious damage, or a defensive stance focused on protecting her teammates.
Alternatively, her abilities might not be separate stances but rather temporary enhancements. In the comics, Armor can drastically increase the size, strength, and durability of her psionic exoskeleton for short periods. This could translate into a form-based skill system with brief power spikes, similar to Mister Fantastic’s Elastic Strength passive.
In addition to her stance-based abilities, the leaked data also mentions “Mountain-Breaking Strike”, which sounds powerful enough to be her ultimate ability. Based on the name, there are two possible styles this move could take:
- She could leap into the air and slam down on a targeted area, dealing massive AoE damage and stunning enemies, similar to Doomfist's Meteor Strike in Overwatch 2.
- Alternatively, she might unleash a flurry of powerful punches in a cone-shaped area in front of her, delivering rapid, heavy-hitting blows, similar to The Thing’s Stone Haymaker, but faster and with a bigger impact.
That said, Armor appears to be a durable Vanguard, more focused on absorbing damage rather than actively shielding allies, similar to how Thor plays in the current roster.
When Will Armor Release?
Armor probably won’t be released anytime soon, likely not until around Season 5. Several other characters are already in development and are more likely to arrive first, such as Ultron in Season 2.5, and Blade or Professor X potentially in Season 3.
Fans are also expecting popular heroes like Jean Grey, Deadpool, or Daredevil to be introduced sooner than Armor or other recently leaked characters. Of course, these are just predictions, so take them with a grain of salt.
Of course, these predictions are based on leaked information and her comic book background, so nothing is confirmed yet. Still, they offer a solid glimpse into how her gameplay might look when she eventually joins Marvel Rivals in the future.
