Key Terms and Lingo for Marvel Rivals

Core Gameplay Terms

Dive:

Definition: A coordinated attack on a high-priority enemy, usually from above, but you can dive from flanks or the rear of the enemy as well.

Comms Example:

"We need to dive their Dr. Strange before he ults!"

"Venom, go in and dive the backline!"

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Peel:

Definition: Driving the enemy away from or towards yourself to save your teammate.

Comms Example:

"Hulk, peel for Strange, Thor’s on him!"

"We need peel on the backline, they're diving hard!"

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Flank:

Definition: Attacking enemies from the side or rear with the hopes they don't see you before you strike.

Comms Example:

"Venom, flank from the left and force them to reposition."

"I’m flanking Magneto. Push now!"

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Kiting:

Definition: Moving backwards while fighting towards your teammates or a chokepoint, also 'baiting' may be used instead.

Comms Example:

"I’m kiting the Hulk, keep focus fire on him."

"Kite back to the health pack and regroup."

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Ult/Ultie

Definition: A character’s ultimate ability, typically their most powerful move.

Comms Example:

"Magneto has ult! Watch out!"

"My ult is ready. Let’s engage!"

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Common Comms Lingo Players Will Hear

One (or One-Shot):

Meaning: An enemy is very low on health and can be killed with one more hit.

Comms Example:

"Dr. Strange is one, finish him!"

"Venom’s one-shot, don’t let him escape!"

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Half:

Meaning: An enemy is at roughly half health, signaling they’re vulnerable but still dangerous.

Comms Example:

"Thor’s at half, keep pressure on him."

"Captain America is half, push him!"

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Throw (or Throwing):

Meaning: Making a mistake that risks the game, like engaging alone or wasting ultimates.

Comms Example:

"Don’t throw—wait for the team!"

"That ult was a throw, we needed it for the next fight."

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Grief (or Griefing):

Meaning: Intentionally or unintentionally sabotaging the team’s efforts.

Comms Example:

"Why is Venom griefing and solo-diving again?"

"Stop griefing—stick with the team!"

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Sell (or Selling):

Meaning: A risky play that sacrifices a teammate or objective for little or no gain.

Comms Example:

"Don’t sell the fight—wait for the Vanguard to engage!"

"We sold the power-up fight by overcommitting."

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Push:

Meaning: Advancing aggressively to take space or secure objectives.

Comms Example:

"Push the left side—they’re out of position!"

"We need to push now while we have numbers."

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Regroup:

Meaning: Gathering as a team before engaging in the next fight.

Comms Example:

"We’re staggered—regroup and wait for Hulk to respawn."

"Regroup near the health pack before we fight."

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Stagger:

Meaning: Killing enemies one at a time, preventing them from regrouping.

Comms Example:

"Stagger their Hulk—don’t let him respawn with the team!"

"They’re staggered, push now!"

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Focus Fire:

Meaning: Directing all damage onto one target to eliminate them quickly.

Comms Example:

"Focus fire on Captain America, he’s one"

"Focus their Strategist—she’s squishy!"

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Back (or Back Out):

Meaning: Retreating to avoid losing the fight or objective.

Comms Example:

"Back out! We lost this fight."

"We don’t have ults—just back and regroup."

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Trickle

Definition: When team members engage or die one by one instead of regrouping, allowing the enemy to maintain a numerical advantage and stagger respawns.

Why It Matters: Trickle deaths give the enemy team control and prevent your team from mounting a coordinated fight.

Comms Example:

"Stop trickling! Wait for everyone to respawn."

"We’re trickling into fights—fall back and regroup."