Leaks suggest that Emma Frost could be introduced to Marvel Rivals soon, possibly in Season 2. While there isn't much leaked information available, there are key hints that allow us to predict her role, abilities, and impact on gameplay. In this piece, I will analyze the available leaks and Emma Frost’s lore to predict her potential role in Marvel Rivals, what her abilities might look like, and how she could influence the game’s meta. Let’s dive into what we can expect from Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals!
Emma Frost as a Vanguard?
What? Emma Frost as a Vanguard? That might sound odd at first, but it actually makes sense.
In the comics and movies, Emma Frost is well known for her diamond form, which grants her incredible durability and makes her nearly unbreakable. This aligns with the Vanguard role, which typically focuses on frontline presence and damage mitigation.
Additionally, she is a powerful psychic, capable of telepathy and creating psychic barriers—abilities that could also be adapted into a Vanguard-style kit. However, a Vanguard usually has a high HP pool, and it’s unlikely that Emma’s human form would have the same level of durability.
If the leaks are accurate and Emma Frost is indeed a Vanguard, it will be interesting to see how NetEase Games balances her abilities to fit the role.
Emma Frost Abilities Leak
While not official, leaks have revealed the names of Emma Frost’s abilities. Her skills are:
- Psychic Blast
- Psychic Ray (Human Form)
- Psychic Ray 2
- Psychic Barrier
- Diamond Form
- Diamond Shock
- Diamond Kick
- Diamond Back Slam
- Soul Control
- Mind Control
- Mind Connection
- Piercing Spike
From the leaked list, there seem to be too many skills for a single hero. This strongly suggests that Emma Frost will have two different forms—Human Form and Diamond Form, similar to how Cloak & Dagger function in the game.
In Human Form, her abilities will likely be:
- Primary Attack: Psychic Blast
- Secondary Attack: Psychic Ray
- E Skill: Psychic Barrier
- Shift Skill: Diamond Form (which transforms her into a tankier version)
Psychic Blast could be a hitscan attack, which would make Emma Frost unique among Vanguards, as there are currently no hitscan-based Vanguard heroes in the game. This would allow her to deal precise damage rather than relying on projectiles.
However, what truly solidifies her as a Vanguard is Psychic Barrier. This ability could function as a protective shield, either for herself or her teammates, reinforcing her frontline role while still staying true to her psychic abilities.
In Diamond Form, her abilities might include:
- Primary Attack: Diamond Shock
- Secondary Attack / Basic Skills: Diamond Kick and Diamond Back Slam
Diamond Shock would likely be a mid-range attack rather than a melee one, as Emma Frost isn't traditionally a brawler in the lore. Diamond Kick might be a knockback skill, pushing enemies away and providing crowd control. Diamond Back Slam could be a gap-closing ability, possibly a leaping attack that enhances her mobility in Diamond Form. This would allow her to engage enemies quickly and establish a frontline presence.
As for Soul Control, Mind Control, and Mind Connection, these seem more like team-up abilities rather than individual skills. She could potentially have synergies with Mantis, Adam Warlock, or other X-Men characters. Since Jean Grey is rumored to be introduced alongside Emma Frost, they might bring a new team-up ability together—despite their love-hate relationship in the comics.
Finally, Piercing Spike is most likely her ultimate ability. Based on its name, it could be an AoE crowd-control and damage ability, possibly stunning and damaging enemies within a certain area.
Emma Frost Gameplay Prediction
Based on the leaks, Emma Frost may not fit to be the sole Vanguard in a team. Her leaked kit suggests a hybrid playstyle, blending elements of both Strategist and Vanguard roles. Instead of focusing on shielding and protection like Doctor Strange or Groot, she appears to be a crowd-control-focused Vanguard, disrupting enemies rather than purely tanking damage.
Additionally, she may not excel at holding capture points due to her abilities. Instead, she seems better suited as a secondary Vanguard in an offensive team, especially for pushing the payload by controlling enemy movements and creating openings for teammates.
However, keep in mind that everything here is based on leaks and is not official. If more leaks surface or an update confirms her role, we will revisit and update this prediction accordingly.
