Adam Warlock

Difficulty

Role

Strategist

Attack Type

Projectile

Health

250

Movement Speed

6 m/s

Gender

Male

Voice Actor

Jordan Reynolds

Relatives

Magus (creator), Enclave (evil self)

The genetically-engineered Adam Warlock wields powerful Quantum Magic, enabling him to connect and heal souls with a genuine, selfless care for others.

Abilities Overview

Avatar Life Stream

Target an ally for a bouncing stream of healing energy, which also heals himself upon casting; self-targets if no ally is selected.

Number of Bounces: 2

Healing Amount (Self): 35

Range: 20m spherical radius

Casting: Targeted

Cooldown: 2 charges, with each charge taking 6s to recharge; when a critical hit lands on an enemy, reduce the cooldown time of Avatar Life Stream by 1s.

Healing Amount: 95

Special Effect: Bouncing target does not include Adam Warlock

Charges: 2

Soul Bond

Forge a soul bond with allies, granting Healing Over Time and distributing damage taken across the bond.

Healing Amount: 15/s

Special Effect 1: Adam Warlock will share a portion of the damage sustained by linked allies. If Adam Warlock sustains damage that would KO him due to the link, then the link will be broken, and he will retain 1 Health. The link will also break once enough damage is sustained, if Adam Warlock or the linked ally leave the link's range, or after a certain length of time has passed.

Special Effect 2: Adam can hover and attack during the ability's duration.

Range: 15m

Casting: Instant Cast

Cooldown: 40s

Duration: 6s

Maximum Damage Shared Per Target: 250

Karmic Revival

Awaken the karma of allies to revive them. Allies revived have lower health but gain some Bonus Health and enjoy a brief period of invincibility.

MAXIMUM ENERGY: 120

MOVEMENT BOOST: 40m/s

ENERGY RECOVERY SPEED: 8/s

ENERGY COST: 30/s

Quantum Magic

Launch quantum energy to deal damage. Critical hits reduce the cooldown of Avatar Life Stream.

Ammo: 15

Damage: 60 damage per round

Casting: Single-cast direct hit

Fire Rate: 2 rounds per second

Critical Hit: Yes

Damage Falloff: Falloff begins at 20m, decreasing to 60% at 40m

Special Effect: Shares ammo with Cosmic Cluster.

Soaring Surge

Take to the skies, entering a flying state and swiftly surge forward.

Movement Boost: 40m/s

Maximum Energy: 120

Energy Cost: 30/s

Energy Recovery Speed: 8/s

Regenerative Cocoon

Once his body perishes, Adam can freely move as a soul and reforge his body at a chosen spot.

Cooldown: 105s

Cosmic Cluster

Gather quantum energy into a cluster and then swiftly launch it at the enemy. Each hit reduces Avatar Life Stream charge time.

Casting: Charged release, with multiple delayed projectiles

Fire Rate: The firing interval for a single charged shot is 0.3s, while the interval for multiple shots is 0.07s

Special Effect: Cosmic Cluster shares ammo with Quantum Magic, each hit reduces the cooldown of Avatar Life Stream by 0.3s.

Projectile Speed: 100 m/s

Maximum Projectile Count: 5

Damage: 38

How to Play Adam Warlock in Marvel Rivals: 5 Key Tips

Adaptability to Team Composition and Matchups: Adam's effectiveness can vary based on team dynamics and enemy compositions. In matches where the enemy employs frequent dives or targets the backline, consider coordinating closely with another Strategist or adjusting your playstyle to provide more defensive support. Flexibility and awareness are crucial to maximizing Adam's impact in various scenarios.
Balance Damage and Healing: Adam Warlock excels as an 'off-healer', providing potent but limited healing while contributing significant damage. Utilize his Quantum Magic primary attack to consistently pressure enemies, and reserve Avatar Life Stream for critical healing moments due to its cooldown constraints.
Strategic Use of Soul Bond: The Soul Bond ability links Adam with nearby allies, distributing incoming damage among them and offering continuous healing. Activate this during anticipated heavy damage phases or to mitigate powerful enemy ultimates, ensuring your team can withstand intense assaults.
Optimal Positioning and Awareness: Given Adam's limited mobility, maintain a position that allows you to support your team while staying protected. Utilize cover and avoid overextending, especially against high-mobility enemies like Spider-Man or Black Panther who can exploit your vulnerabilities.
Effective Ultimate Deployment: Karmic Revival enables Adam to resurrect fallen allies within its radius. Due to its casting time and vulnerability during activation, choose a safe location to deploy it, preferably when the enemy team is distracted or after they've expended key abilities. This ensures a successful revival without immediate threat to you or your teammates.