It was only a matter of time before the Merc with a Mouth made his way into Marvel Rivals, and now it's official. Deadpool has joined Season 6, bringing his trademark chaos, humour, and rule-breaking combat style to the hero shooter.
Fans have been speculating since his tease at The Game Awards, but the real curiosity wasn't whether Deadpool would arrive. It was how NetEase would translate his swords, pistols, and meta antics into actual gameplay. The answer is bold and very on-brand. Deadpool can now fill all three roles in the game.
How Deadpool Works in Marvel Rivals Season 6
Deadpool’s design in Season 6 breaks from traditional hero roles in Marvel Rivals. Players can choose to run him as a Duelist, Vanguard, or Strategist, with each role offering a distinct playstyle rather than small stat tweaks.
As a Duelist, Deadpool leans fully into offense. He uses his signature sword midair as a spinning blade, cutting through enemies and rewarding aggressive positioning.
In the Vanguard role, Deadpool becomes a frontline disruptor. He deploys a spherical shield that absorbs damage, allowing him to push objectives and soak pressure while teammates follow behind.
Strategist Deadpool flips expectations again. In this support-focused role, he heals allies through precise katana strikes and well-placed gunfire, turning combat itself into a healing mechanic. The ability to swap between these roles gives players room to experiment mid-match, perfectly matching Deadpool’s unpredictable personality.
Deadpool's Abilities and Meta Mechanics Explained
Beyond role flexibility, Deadpool introduces some of the most unusual mechanics the game has seen so far. Players level up his abilities through an in-game, book-style menu, choosing which skills to unlock as the match progresses.
One of his standout abilities damages enemies when they miss their shots, a mechanic that turns bad aim into a punishment rather than a relief. Another moment that has already caught players’ attention is Deadpool’s photo mode interaction. It can be used tactically to absorb enemy ultimates, including Magneto’s attack, in ways that are as effective as they are ridiculous.
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What Else Is New in Marvel Rivals Season 6?
Deadpool may be the headline addition, but Season 6 brings broader updates across the game. A new map, Museum of Contemplation, launches on January 29, offering a fresh environment for competitive play.
Times Square, the combat-free lobby, now includes a photo mode and The Clobberin’ Club, a feature that lets players duel and broadcast their matches on massive in-game screens.
The hero proficiency system has also been expanded, adding new tiers and rewards tied to individual characters, including in-game currency and animated avatars. Team-ups have been reworked as well, with some retired and new combinations introduced. One standout addition pairs Deadpool with Jeff, creating a spinning toy that heals allies while flooding enemy screens with animated Deadpools.
Why Deadpool Changes Marvel Rivals
Deadpool’s arrival signals something important about Marvel Rivals. The game is willing to bend its own rules in favour of fun, personality, and experimentation.
A hero who can shift roles, turn jokes into mechanics, and reward chaos is a risky design choice in a competitive shooter. But it works because it fits the game’s identity. Season 6 won't be about balance updates or new maps, but leaning into what makes Marvel Rivals different.
Emmanuel Umahi
