In Marvel Rivals, Captain America is one of the few Vanguards the game provides. The skillset for this particular hero is great for utilizing in close to mid-combat, so you will have a better time with Captain America if melee fights are your thing. Using Captain America in Marvel Rivals is not as complex as it seems, as his moves are quite simple to master and a great addition especially for new players. In this guide, we show you all abilities, skills, and how to play as Captain America in Marvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivals Captain America Build Explained
Captain America is a 3-Star hero and is one of the Vanguard characters in the game. First, let us break down all of Captain America’s skills and abilities, after which we will follow that up with how to play as Captain America efficiently.
All Captain America Skills & Abilities
Normal Attack
| Ability | Effect |
| Sentinel Strike | Get up close to melee strike enemies. Using the shield for a second hit will enable a ricochet of shield throw. |
Abilities
| Ability | Effect |
| Freedom Charge | Rush forward to create a path that will grant Movement Boost and Bonus Health to Captain America and allies along the path. Combine this with Living Legend and Leading Dash to Launch Up enemies. |
| Leading Dash | Increases speed and enables Fearless Leap |
| Vibranium Energy Saw | Shield will be charged with energy and can be hurled down a path to strike enemies in the way. |
| Liberty Rush | Raise the shield and charge forward. |
| Super-Soldier Slam | Jump down from the sky and slam on a target area. This will Launch Up enemies. |
| Living Legend | Deflects oncoming attacks using the shield and ricochets them in different directions. |
Team Up Abilities
| Ability | Effect |
| Charged Aegis | Captain America is granted an electrifying enhancement from Thor. This can increase Captain’s movement, and the shield is imbued with thunder power. Nearby enemies will be electrocuted. |
How To Play As Captain America In Marvel Rivals
Right off the bat, Captain America is a great Tank hero, and is perfect for team defense and pushing back enemies. The heightened movement speed from Freedom Charge, Leading Dash, and Charged Aegis is a great way to use the Captain to take the lead and push forward, creating a clear path for your allies. He also has a few AoE attacks up his sleeve, like Fearless Leap and the shield’s thunder power when embedded with Thor’s lightning.
Playing as Captain America is pretty straightforward, and he is quite easy to manage. Get in the front lines and deal as much damage with your shield as you can. Also, use your shield to protect yourself and use the downtime to heal or offer support to your team. The only drawback to using Captain is that his attacks don’t land as hard as other melee-focused characters, he fares better if paired up. Pair yourself up with any Duelist or Strategist characters to help them land some hits. If you are looking for a powerful Tank combo, Captain America with Groot will do quite well.
The point of using Captain America is not to climb up the leaderboards, but to create that space required for your team so they can push forward and get the upper hand. While he may not be the best as a DPS character, his high health and movement speed are great for support, defense, and being a team player. In case you are looking for a high DPS hero to play the game, you should check out our guide on how to play as Black Widow in Marvel Rivals.