Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and to celebrate, Marvel Rivals has added a new limited-time game mode, Clash of the Dancing Lions. The game mode moves away from the usual three-person FPS matches and turns it into a 3v3 soccer match. Here's everything you need to know about Marvel Rivals' Clash of the Dancing Lions.
🌟 HERE COME THE DANCING LIONS! AND THEIR CLASH! 🌟
— Marvel Rivals (@MarvelRivals) January 21, 2025
Marvel Rivals is welcoming the joyous Spring Festival, and you're invited to join the celebration!
What awaits you this Spring Festival?
🌟 New Limited-Time Game Mode: Clash of Dancing Lions
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How To Play
Clash of the Dancing Lions is a straightforward soccer match. Each match is 4 minutes, and the first team to get 10 points wins. Players will be placed on opposite sides of the field and have to run towards the ball when it's dropped at the center. Players can choose from 3 heroes, each having unique abilities. Here are all the heroes and their abilities.
Black Widow
- Lion's Launch: Kick the ball forward with great speed
- Ferocious Throw: Put more intensity into a throw. Holding down the input increases distance and power.
- Fleet Foot: Dash forward for an unlimited time.
- Lion Dancer: Kick an enemy and launch them up, causing them to drop the ball.
Black Widow will be the fastest hero among the three. With her Fleet Foot ability, other enemies won't catch up to her.
Star-Lord
- Ferocious Throw: Put more intensity into a throw. Holding down the input increases distance and power.
- Lion's Launch: Kick the ball forward with great speed.
- Rocket Propulsion: Move quickly for a short time, depending on energy.
- Lion Leap: Fire in multiple directions and cause the enemy to drop the ball.
- Celestial Leap: Dodge in the direction of movement and become invincible.
Star-Lord is an all-rounder for the team. He can move quickly and defend the team's post. He can be positioned at the front or the back of the field.
Iron Fist
- Lion's Launch: Kick the ball forward with great speed.
- Ferocious Throw: Put more intensity into a throw. Holding down the input increases distance and power.
- Lion Kick: Sprint and launch enemies when getting to maximum distance. It causes them to lose the ball.
- Crane Leap: Jump up to three times in succession.
Iron Fist is the slowest hero on the team. To compensate for his slow mobility, he can quickly home in and knock back enemies.
How To Win
The new game mode may be difficult for players who aren't used to soccer-like games. Here are some tips on how to win the Clash of Dancing Lion matches.
Launch the Ball Forward for More Distance
Launching the ball forward allows for the ball to be farther from the enemy and closer to the post. It also allows your heroes to dash forward since they can't dash if the ball is in their possession. Ensure no one is around you to intercept the ball when executing the launch.
One Team Member Acts as a Goalie
The game mode doesn't follow traditional soccer rules, but having a goalie makes your team's defense impenetrable.
Aim for The Center Area of the Goal
When running with the ball in your possession, run through the net and head for the center goal. Scoring at the center will give your team 3 points, compared to aiming at the two sides of the goal, which gives the team only 1 point.
If you want to play Clash of the Dancing Lions, it's available from January 23 to February 14. The Costumes of the three heroes in the game mode can be easily acquired. The Black Widow and Iron Fist costumes are available in the store, and Star-Lord's costume is free when you complete the Fortune and Color mini-event.
