Playing Cloak & Dagger in Marvel Rivals feels like controlling two heroes simultaneously, each with their own set of tricks.
The best thing is that you can easily switch between them, allowing you to handle anything the battlefield throws at you.
This article will walk you through how to make the most of Cloak & Dagger’s abilities and help you get the hang of playing them in Marvel Rivals.
How To Play as Cloak & Dagger
Cloak & Dagger are categorized as Strategists, so they mainly help out the team but can still dish out some serious damage.
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+ 6One of the best things about them is how they can switch between Cloak and Dagger without any cooldown between transitions.
This allows players to respond to battlefield challenges by picking the best form for the moment.
Here's how to play as Cloak & Dagger:
1. When to Swap to Get the Most Out of Both
The dual-character playstyle can initially feel overwhelming, but with enough practice, it becomes effortless.
click to enlarge + 6The trick is understanding their roles and deciding when to switch between them.
As the support character, Dagger is dedicated to healing and providing utility to the team.
She's about keeping her teammates on their feet, making her great when the team needs backup.
Dagger Storm creates a healing field that keeps allies topped off over time. This is great for team battles or when several teammates are under pressure.
The Veil of Lightforce cranks up healing for your allies, which is a lifesaver when things get tough for your team.
But then again, Cloak is the powerhouse when it comes to offense.
He dishes out a lot of damage using abilities like Darkforce Cloak, which continuously damages a target.
On the other hand, his Terror Cape blinds enemies, making them easy targets for additional attacks.
Cloak's purpose is to exert pressure, debuff enemies, and control the flow of battle.
2. How to Make That Ultimate Work for You
The ultimate ability (Eternal Bond) from Cloak & Dagger can dramatically alter the outcome of a battle.
click to enlarge + 6This ability lets both characters dash across the battlefield, healing allies and hitting enemies.
To get the most out of this ability, use it when both teams are still going at it, especially in busy areas like objectives or chokepoints.
When you trigger Eternal Bond in these zones, you enhance healing for your team and harm the enemy at the same time.
Don't forget about your position when using Eternal Bond.
You don’t want to rush directly into the middle of the enemy team, as you can still be targeted and wiped out during your dash.
Instead, position yourself to heal your allies while damaging enemies along the way, ensuring you get the most out of each dash.
Get to know the map since obstacles and walls can stop your dashes from working correctly.
3. Make Your Abilities Count with Perfect Timing
Using them correctly, both Terror Cape (Cloak) and Veil of Lightforce (Dagger) can swing a battle in your favor.
click to enlarge + 6Veil of Lightforce gives your team a heal and boosts how much they get, while Terror Cape puts a debuff on enemies and blinds them.
These abilities can be used to disarm enemies and help your team, but their effectiveness depends on the timing and positioning of the attack.
Use the Veil of Lightforce when your team is taking heavy damage or when you need a healing boost during a fight.
It’s especially helpful when allies are clustered and need that extra healing boost to stay alive.
On the other hand, Terror Cape works best when enemies are clumped together so you can weaken them and keep applying pressure.
It’s perfect for disorienting enemy flankers or creating space for your teammates to breathe.
However, both abilities have long cooldowns, so it's important not to waste them if the fight ends.
Hold off until the right time to make the most of them.
4. Teleport Your Way to Victory
One of the most versatile abilities in Cloak's kit is Dark Teleportation.
click to enlarge + 6Cloak can use this to make himself and nearby allies invisible and untargetable for a short time while also getting a speed boost.
It's a solid way to escape sticky situations or move fast to help your team.
One big perk of Dark Teleportation is that Cloak can duck out of danger and jump in to help teammates in need.
If a teammate is trapped or on the verge of being eliminated, Cloak can use Dark Teleportation to zap them to safety and give them time to regroup.
You can also use it to set a sneaky ambush, making your team invisible and giving them the upper hand when they face off against enemies.
Since Dark Teleportation only lasts a short time, your teammates will lose their invisibility if they use an ability or attack, so make sure you’re all on the same page.
Ensure your team doesn't use abilities or attacks inside the Dark Teleportation bubble to get the most out of it.
5. Pairing Cloak & Dagger with the Right Team
Cloak & Dagger perform better when you pair them with heroes who click with their powers.
click to enlarge + 6Their role as a support duo means they excel when placed in teams with other damage dealers or tanky characters who can take some of the heat off them.
Pairing Cloak & Dagger with Vanguards like Hulk or Magneto gives your team the backup it needs.
These tanky characters can absorb damage, allowing Cloak & Dagger to focus on healing and debuffing the enemy.
You can also increase the damage by pairing them with Duelists like Moon Knight or The Punisher.
Moon Knight also benefits from Cloak & Dagger's From Shadow to Light ability, making him invisible and tougher for those more aggressive plays.
Characters like Jeff the Land Shark or Thor can provide extra healing, keeping Cloak & Dagger alive when things get heated.
The Punisher also works well because he doesn't move around much, so Cloak & Dagger can help him out better in the middle of hectic battles.
For more articles like this, take a look at our Guides and Marvel Rivals page.