With MSF’s constant content updates (and with the 3rd anniversary celebration well underway), there’s no better time than now to get back into the game - and how else can you do that than by beefing up your roster with the best Marvel Strike Force team out there?
A typical tier list will tell you which characters can deal the most damage or whatnot, but while you might have the strongest unit in your team, you won’t necessarily be able to use them all the time especially if there are specific conditions that need to be met. For instance, some campaign missions will only allow certain heroes to join in on the fun, while some can only let you use the big baddies. You might also have to bench your strongest units in favour of fulfilling prerequisites for unlocking characters, like using only the S.H.I.E.L.D. faction to unlock Iron Man.
It’s more efficient to plan out the characters you want to spend Orbs on by keeping their usefulness in mind. Which is the best Marvel Strike Force team for the 5-on-5 battles of the Arena, and which ones will tip the scales in your favour during alliance raids?
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Early on, you’ll nab Luke Cage and The Punisher right away. These two units are totally newbie-friendly, and they make for good Defenders (heh) to keep your team from being wiped out from the get-go. Don’t forget to take advantage of Luke Cage’s Taunt to protect your squishier party mates. You’ll also be able to farm Jessica Jones pretty early, but if you can’t complete the whole faction, you definitely can’t go wrong with Spider-Man.
Raid nodes will vary, so picking the best Marvel Strike Force team for this game mode can be a little tricky. You can go the tech route with Ultron as he can revive fallen allies, which is always helpful to keep your team afloat whenever you’re in a pinch. He can also summon Ultron Minions because everyone needs a helping hand every once in a while, right?
Campaigns will have their own conditions too, much like limited-time Events. The best Marvel Strike Force team will vary from mission to mission, but overall, investing your time and effort into the S.H.I.E.L.D. faction is still as practical as ever. If you don’t have too many all-powerful characters in your roster just yet, Nick Fury has you covered. The S.H.I.E.L.D. Medic is your go-to healer as you start your MSF journey and the S.H.I.E.L.D. Assault can provide you with devastating critical strike buffs plus a whole lot of AoE love.
