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One of the Marvel characters that has received a lot of attention and has a strong chance of being introduced into Marvel Rivals is The Hood. Past leaks and hints suggest that he is indeed being developed by NetEase and could arrive as a playable character. So, how is The Hood shaping up in Marvel Rivals? What abilities might he have, and how could his gameplay work? Let’s take a closer look.
Marvel Rivals The Hood Leaks
The Hood is one of the most fan-loved Marvel villains, and many players of Marvel Rivals have requested his inclusion in the roster. Last year, Miller Ross, known for credible Marvel Rivals leaks, revealed that The Hood was planned for the game, although no specific details were shared.
On March 6, 2026, Marvel Rivals Infinity Comic released Issue 43, which generated significant hype with the appearance of The Hood and Kingpin.
The Infinity Comic has proven to be a platform that teases upcoming content for the game. Previous examples include the Swimsuit skins and the appearance of White Fox, which later became a playable character in Season 7.
Another teaser has also been officially released by NetEase. In the new Lower Manhattan map trailer, The Hood’s mystical cloak can be seen inside a glass case, which strongly hints that he is indeed coming.
On top of that, shortly after Cyclops was revealed as the Season 8.5 character, prominent dataminer X0X_LEAK revealed that The Hood will be the next character introduced in Season 9.
The Hood Abilities and Role Prediction
The Hood is a criminal who gained his powers from a mystical cloak that he stole and claimed. In the comics, the cloak is powered by Dormammu, while in the MCU, it is associated with Mephisto. Either way, the cloak grants mystical energy abilities to Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood.
A reliable Marvel Rivals dataminer, X0X_LEAK, posted on X and revealed a list of datamined abilities for The Hood if he is added to the game:
- Dual gun shooting
- Dual gun overheat
- Cooling shield
- Shield health management
- Clone projection
- Clone range control
- Clone detonation
- Demon transformation
While these abilities are not confirmed, they appear to align well with the character’s comic powers and overall theme.
Another ability that feels almost essential for The Hood is some form of aerial movement. It likely would not be traditional flight like Angela or Iron Man. Instead, it could be a unique mechanic that allows him to walk or run on air, similar to how he moves through the air in the comics.
The Hood is also known for his teleportation ability. However, it seems unlikely that teleportation would appear in his kit before Nightcrawler joins the game, as teleportation is Nightcrawler’s iconic power and would likely be central to his gameplay.
According to X0X_LEAK, The Hood is expected to be a Vanguard, although this is still subject to change.
Marvel Rivals The Hood Gameplay Prediction
Based on his leaked kit, The Hood is expected to be a Vanguard. However, he does not appear to be a traditional shield-focused tank. Instead, he seems more like a highly durable offensive frontliner who relies on mystical abilities to confuse, disrupt, and overwhelm enemies.
From the leaked abilities, it appears that The Hood may be able to project clones, control them, and detonate them. A possible mechanic is that when he creates a clone projection, his real body remains invisible and stationary while controlling the projection for a short period. The clone could attack enemies and then explode, creating both damage and confusion.
Another possible mechanic could be similar to how Loki's clones function in the Path to Doomsday 1v6 game mode. In that mode, Loki can create clones that move independently and are controlled by AI. The Hood's clone system could potentially work in a similar way.
If this turns out to be accurate, The Hood would likely play as a semi-tank, capable of safely sneaking into the enemy backline with his clone projection while still being able to fight head-to-head using his dual guns and shield abilities.
His Ultimate ability could be the demon transformation mentioned in the leaks. In the comics, Parker Robbins often transforms into a demonic form when under extreme stress. This would translate well into an Ultimate ability, potentially increasing his speed and damage while granting access to a different set of abilities.
There is also a possibility that The Hood could fit the Strategist role. His mystical powers include forms of reality manipulation, which could translate into healing or support abilities for allies in Marvel Rivals. If implemented this way, his playstyle might resemble Deadpool, but with less mobility and more stealth-focused mechanics.
Keep in mind that this gameplay concept is still speculative and based only on leaked ability lists and the character’s comic lore.
When Will The Hood Release in Marvel Rivals?
According to X0X_LEAK, The Hood is expected to join the Marvel Rivals roster in Season 9, which, based on the current timeline, should launch around July 12, 2026. Another character rumored to arrive alongside The Hood is Jubilee.
That's everything we know so far about The Hood in Marvel Rivals. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest news, leaks, and updates regarding The Hood.
