Flying Murder Bot Meta: My Ultron Rants

Okay, let's talk turkey about Marvel Rivals' newest 'support' character, Ultron. I mean, seriously? A genocidal AI hell-bent on wiping out humanity is now patching up my team? Talk about an identity crisis! But lemme tell you, after grinding Season 2.5, this chrome-domed menace isn't your grandma's Strategist. He's less 'pass the bandages' and more 'pass the pain' while somehow keeping your squishies alive. It’s bizarrely brilliant and totally my jam – a flying death dealer who moonlights as a medic. Go figure!

The Ultimate Hybrid: More Duelist Than Doc

Right off the bat, Ultron shatters the Strategist mold. While other supports are playing peek-a-boo behind tanks, this guy is doing loop-de-loops above the battlefield. Perpetual flight? That's not just mobility, that's pure, unadulterated freedom. Forget pocket-healing; Ultron’s kit screams aggression. His drones zap enemies, his laser rays (the Encephalo Ray, fancy name huh?) melt faces, and he somehow throws out heals like candy at a parade. It’s like they took Spider-Man’s hit-and-run chaos, gave him a PhD in Backup, and wrapped it in vibranium alloy. He’s a Strategist/Duelist hybrid on steroids, and honestly? It feels kinda OP.

His passive healing field (Imperative: Patch) is the secret sauce. No cooldown? Seriously? I can slap that bad boy on Captain America brawling up front, then zip over to a perched Doctor Strange in the backline faster than you can say "Age of Ultron". Flexibility is king, and Ultron wears the crown.

Ability Name	What It Does (My Take)	Cooldown/Special Notes
Imperative: Patch	Toss a healing drone field. Stick it on mobile allies!	Zero Cooldown! Move it like you mean it.
Encephalo Ray	Pew-pew laser. Solid damage, decent range. Zap 'em!	Standard cooldown. Aim matters.
Drone Command	Summon lil' murder bots. Annoying damage/distraction.	Short cooldown. Great for scouting/flanking.
Bonus Health	Emergency overshield. Don't die, you metal moron!	Your "Oh Crap!" button. Use wisely.

Unleashing the Rage: His Ultimate Party Trick

When that Rage of Ultron gauge fills up? Buckle up, buttercup. You summon FIVE extra drones and transform into a walking (flying?) disco ball of death and... healing?

• Ultron + Drones: Start blasting massive AoE energy pulses everywhere. It’s pure visual chaos. Love it.

• Hit Allies: Boom, big heal. Like, Adam Warlock-level chunk healing.

• Hit Enemies: Kaboom, respectable damage. Not insta-kill, but it stings!

Here's the kicker though: The splash is HUGE but falls off hard with distance. You wanna pop this bad boy when:

1. Your team is clumped up and looking rough (like after a failed push). Insta-heal city!

2. You see a cluster of enemies all sitting pretty at low health. Finish them off!

Trying to use it just for raw damage against full-health foes? Nah, mate. Enemy healers will just laugh it off. Save it for clutch heals or clean-up duty. It turns Ultron into the ultimate tide-turner when your main healer bites the dust. Total game-saver.

Finding His Metal Soulmate: Team Comps That Don't Suck

Ultron’s got exactly one Team-Up in the whole roster. Guess who? Yep, Iron Man. Their Nano Ray synergy is chef's kiss. Suddenly, Ultron’s Encephalo Ray PIERCES, healing allies and damaging enemies in a line. It cranks his hybrid potential to eleven.

But beyond Tony Stark, Ultron vibes with characters who tend to yeet themselves into danger and get forgotten by traditional healers:

• Aggressive Frontliners: Captain America, The Thing. Stick a drone on 'em and watch them brawl forever!

• Flying Buddies: Human Torch, Storm. Easy to support when you’re both airborne. Pew-pew squad!

• Group-Up Encouragers: Doctor Strange. His vortex pulls everyone in, making your AoE healing/damage super efficient.

• Squirrel Girl & Moon Knight: Okay, maybe not ideal, but Ultron excels at saving isolated lunatics who overextend. We've all been there.

Bottom Line: Ultron shines brightest supporting heroes who play fast, loose, and often find themselves crying for heals that never come. He’s the lifeline for the reckless. And with Iron Man? It’s basically mandatory. That synergy is just too damn good to pass up.

My Pro-Tips: Don't Be a Dumb Tin Can

Look, Ultron ain't no pocket Mercy. He’s squishier than a Walmart avocado. Play stupid, get popped. Here’s how I avoid getting scrapped:

• Mobility is LIFE: Never stop flying. Seriously. Hover, strafe, use cover like a boss. Standing still = death sentence.

• Flank or Protect: Pick one per fight. Be the annoying mosquito picking off their backline snipers (Snipe that Squirrel Girl!), or hang back and melt dive heroes (Spider-Man, Iron Fist) who jump your healers. Hybrid role, hybrid positioning.

• Pick Your Battles: See an enemy Moon Knight way out past his healer? That’s lunch! Ultron’s damage is perfect for deleting isolated, low-health targets. Don’t try to 1v1 a tank. Just... don’t.

• Use Your "Oh Crap!" Buttons: Low health? Hit Bonus Health for that overshield and Drone Command for distraction/extra damage while you BOOK IT. Your healing drone field? Yeah, stand in it. Duh.

• Ultimate Economy: Dying too fast means no Rage of Ultron. Play safe(ish), build that Ult, and unleash it when it truly matters – usually mid-teamfight when everyone's health bars are doing the limbo. That's when you yell "WITNESS ME!" and light up the sky.

Future Gazing: Where Does Murder Bot Go From Here?

Honestly? Ultron feels like a beta test for a whole new archetype. Hybrid Support/Assassin? Sign me up! I reckon NetEase will either:

1. Nerf his damage into oblivion, forcing him into a pure (boring) support role. Boo! 👎

2. Double down on the hybrid chaos, maybe adding more drone interactions or mobility tricks. Imagine if drones could body-block! 🤯

3. Introduce MORE characters like him. Give me a flying Tech-based support/assassin meta! Doc Ock with healing tentacles? Why not!

Personally, I'm hoping for option 2 or 3. Ultron's current blend of mayhem and medic is a breath of fresh air in the sometimes-stale support role. He’s high-risk, high-reward, and demands map awareness like nobody's business. Mastering him feels earned. So yeah, he might not be the 'strongest' Strategist on paper, but in the right metal hands? He’s an absolute blast. Now if you'll excuse me, I have some organic lifeforms to "support" into oblivion. Excelsior! (Or should I say... Annihilation!)

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