Marvel Rivals: Namor Guide

Hey there! So you're looking to dominate with Namor, the Sub-Mariner? Awesome choice – Namor is an area-control DPS who turns the battlefield into his own personal ocean. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about playing Namor effectively: from his core mechanics to smart ability usage and how he fits into a strong team composition. Whether you’re just diving in or looking to refine your skills, let’s ride the wave and take your Namor gameplay to the next level!

Playstyle & Role: King of Zone Control

Namor excels at locking down areas and protecting your team's backline. Think of him as a mid-line damage dealer who punishes flankers and dive heroes for even trying. With auto-firing turrets and a giant sea-monster ultimate, Namor can hold chokepoints and peel for allies like no other. He isn't a front-line brawler – you'll usually sit behind your tanks (Vanguards) and in front of your supports, dishing out consistent damage while staying safe.

Namor Squid Turrets — Namor excels at controlling key battlefield areas with his squid turrets.

Why Namor?

In the current meta, Namor's recent buffs have made him much more self-sufficient. His turrets hit harder at range and his ultimate covers a bigger area than before (with a 3.5m inner radius now). This means you can contribute tons of damage even from medium range, and you don't need a babysitter or specific team-up just to be effective.

Namor truly counters dive comps and speedy flankers, turning their ambushes into their doom with well-placed turrets. He also melts tanky enemies if you play smart – more on that soon! On the flip side, he's weaker against very long-range threats (e.g. snipers or flying heroes) who can outrange or destroy your turrets. Overall, your team role as Namor is to deal steady damage, lock down key areas, and make life miserable for anyone who dives or over-extends into your territory.

Quick Mindset Tip

As a DPS, your job is to deal as much damage as possible to charge your ult faster and pressure the enemy supports. With Namor this often means keeping your turrets active and shooting non-stop. Speaking of which, Namor never has to reload – so keep flinging those tridents constantly, even "in your sleep," as one guide jokes!

Monstro Spawns (Turrets) – Your Pet "Squids"

Namor's Monstro Spawn turrets are the core of his kit – mastering these is key to your success. You can have up to 2 turrets out at a time (they last ~8 seconds each, with 2 charges). These little critters auto-aim and auto-fire at enemies for you, acting like extra guns on the field. Here's how to make the most of them:

Namor on the battlefield — Namor commands the battlefield with overwhelming presence – any enemy who underestimates him will be swept away.

Always deploy two turrets whenever possible – turret uptime is life. As soon as a turret dies or its cooldown is up, plop down another to maintain pressure. A good Namor constantly has two "squids" active watching over the battlefield. If one gets destroyed, replace it immediately to keep your DPS output high.
Placement is everything. Stick your turrets in sneaky, elevated spots: high on walls, perched on ledges, even on the ceiling if you can. A turret placed above head-level or behind cover forces enemies to look away from the fight to shoot it, buying you time to blast them. As one Namor main says, "floor squid is dead squid," so never just drop turrets on the ground in the open. Get creative – you can even attach turrets to moving payloads/convoys for a mobile gun platform!
Cover your flanks. A clever trick is to place one turret behind your team or on your flank side. That way, if a sneaky Spider-Man or Black Panther tries to pounce on your healer, your turret will start zapping them and instantly alert you to the threat (the firing animation/sound is your warning). This auto-tracking of flankers is what makes Namor so valuable against dive comps – your turrets watch your back so you can focus on shooting.

Turret Targeting & "Marking"

Your turrets will automatically attack the last enemy you hit. This means if you tag someone with your trident, both turrets will laser that target until it dies or you hit a different enemy. Use this to your advantage! If a dangerous diver jumps in, hit them once (even a quick body-shot) to sic your turrets on them. The turrets' damage really adds up when focused – it often forces squishy enemies to retreat. Remember: one spear throw = two turrets instantly focusing that poor enemy.

Turret fragility: Monstro Spawns are strong but fragile – only 100 HP each. Enemies will try to destroy them on sight (smart opponents know to take out your turrets first!). To counter this, place them in spots that are hard to hit or notice (like behind obstacles or up high as mentioned). Also, don't clump them together or AoE attacks will wipe both. Spread them out so that if one is found and destroyed, the other keeps firing. And if the enemy is fixated on killing your turret, punish them while they're distracted – they're not shooting you during that time! Even a short-lived turret can act as a tiny shield or decoy to absorb shots.

Turret "Berserk" Mode (Bonus DPS)

Here's a pro tip: Whenever Namor lands a critical hit (headshot) with his trident, it "enrages" all your turrets, dramatically boosting their fire rate for a short time. This is huge – enraged turrets melt people! So, if you can nail a headshot on a big target (like a tank or any easy-to-hit enemy), your turrets will go absolutely ham on the enemy team. Even Namor's alternate fire triggers this berserk mode on hit, despite not being able to crit. Bottom line: whenever possible, trigger berserk mode to get maximum turret DPS. Focus a durable target for an easy hit if you must (tanks make great headshot practice dummies) – your turrets will spray the rest of the enemy team with increased damage while you reposition.

In summary, treat your turrets like loyal pets: keep them safe, keep them active, and they'll do the aiming for you. Mastering turret placement and maintenance will make you feel like you've got built-in aimbots covering every angle (the enemy dive heroes will hate you for it)!

Trident Attacks – Spears, Headshots, and Huge Damage

Namor's primary weapon is his mighty Trident of Neptune, and learning to use it properly separates the good Namor players from the great. You actually have two ways to throw your trident: a normal primary fire (left-click) and a powered secondary fire (right-click). Let's break down how to use both:

Namor's Trident Combat — Master both primary and secondary fire for devastating damage output!

Primary Fire (LMB) – Trident of Neptune

This is a spammable spear throw. Each trident you toss is a projectile (with a slight arc) that goes very far with no damage falloff – meaning Namor can hit as hard at long range as up close if your aim is on point. In fact, Namor secretly doubles as a sniper: a well-aimed headshot from his spear hurts (your trident "hits like a truck" on squishy targets). If you have godlike aim, you can make enemy flyers like Iron Man or Storm absolutely miserable by sniping them out of the sky with repeated hits. Don't be afraid to take long shots – there's no ammo limit or reload, so you can spam spears freely all match.

Pro Tip

Every time you hit an enemy with primary fire, it shaves time off your turret cooldown. Namor's kit is designed so that landing shots rewards you with more turret uptime. So, keep chucking those spears at anything that moves – even if you're not getting kills, you're charging your next turret summon. Consistent hits = almost never running out of turrets to deploy. And of course, remember that headshots trigger your turrets' berserk mode (as mentioned above), so aim for the noggin whenever possible. With practice, you'll get used to the spear's travel arc – pro Namor players even call him the "King of Headshots" because of how rewarding his crits are!

Secondary Fire (RMB) – Wrath of the Seven Seas

Think of this as an empowered trident throw on a short cooldown (about 6 seconds). When you right-click, Namor hurls his trident with extra oomph: it deals area damage on impact (a small splash) and automatically commands all your turrets to fire an enhanced burst at the target you hit. It won't headshot/crit like your primary fire, but landing this instantly puts your turrets into berserk mode just as a crit would. In fact, Wrath of the Seven Seas is Namor's most lethal burst tool – a well-placed secondary fire followed by turret shots can feel like you one-shot squishies before they realize what hit them.

Optimal Use

Always try to have at least one (ideally two) turrets out before using your secondary fire. The combo of the trident hit + double enhanced turret blasts can delete low-HP enemies in a flash. Take your time to aim this shot – missing your right-click is a big damage loss, so don't waste it. The cooldown is short, but you want each use to count. Generally, you can use Wrath offensively on cooldown to amp your damage (especially if you see a juicy target like an enemy support or a half-health tank – a "berserking" trident throw will finish them off fast). But also consider saving it for defense: if you know a flanker (e.g. Ghost-Spider, Black Panther) is about to dive in, hold your secondary fire ready to smack them in the face when they appear. The moment that diver shows up, BAM! hit 'em with Wrath – not only will it chunk their health, it makes your turrets go into overdrive on that diver. Often this counterattack instantly forces a diving enemy to retreat or die, effectively shutting down the dive.

Optimal DPS Rotation

Place Turrets

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Wrath (RMB)

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Follow-up Spears

Practice the right-click + turret combo for burst kills. A common burst combo is: place turrets → hit enemy with Wrath (RMB) → immediately follow with primary fire spam. The enemy will be eating accelerated turret shots plus your follow-up spears – a devastating combo that feels like a blender of damage. Many Namor players even use a combo sequence like "Right-click → left-click (spear) → right-click again" to finish off frail targets quickly. Try it on an enemy support or sniper – they'll drop before they know what happened!

Blessing of the Deep (L-SHIFT) – Bubble Time (Your Shield/Escape)

Every Namor player loves (and needs) the "bubble", Namor's Blessing of the Deep. This ability lets Namor encase himself in a protective water barrier and fly upward about 7 meters, becoming completely invulnerable for up to 3 seconds. It's basically your "Oh crap!" button – and also a sneaky movement tool. Here's how to use it like a pro:

Namor's bubble ability — Blessing of the Deep provides crucial invulnerability and mobility.

Safe escape / panic button: The primary use of Blessing of the Deep is to save your fishy behind when things get dicey. Activating it makes you 100% immune to all damage and crowd control – nothing can touch you for those 3 seconds. Use this to dodge big enemy ultimates or combos. Did you see Scarlet Witch cast a huge AoE, or Punisher launch his barrage? Pop your bubble at the right moment, and you'll shrug it off completely. It even blocks hard CC like Doctor Strange's stun or an enemy Groot's root – you'll float safely while their wombo-combo whiffs. This invul is also clutch to cancel a melee enemy's combo on you; for example, if a Spider-Man or Black Panther is all over you, hit Shift to deny their burst – they can't damage or stun you while you're bubbled. By the time you land, their cooldowns are wasted and your team (or turrets) can clean them up.

Don't Use It Too Early!

A key tip: save your bubble for when you really need it. Once a fight has begun, don't blow Blessing of the Deep just to reposition or engage – if you use it frivolously, you'll be left with no escape and no mobility for the next 20 seconds. Namor has limited mobility outside this skill, so you rely on it to survive focused attacks. Generally, hold it until you're under heavy pressure or about to eat a big ult, then pop it to nullify the threat. This forces enemies to either switch targets or wait, giving you breathing room.

Advanced: Bubble Jump and Aggressive Repositioning. Now, even though we say "don't use it to reposition once the fight has started," skilled Namor players do use the bubble aggressively at the right moments. When activated, Namor launches upward a bit – you can use this to reach high ground or cheeky positions that normally require stairs or lifts. For example, if you're fighting around a payload or point with a second floor, you can bubble and float up onto high ground instantly. From there, drop your turrets in an unexpected spot and start raining down spears – it's a fantastic way to surprise the enemy backline. One Grandmaster Namor one-trick notes that knowing when to use your bubble aggressively – for off-angles, flanks, or high perches – is what separates great Namors from good ones. For example, you can bubble over a wall or obstacle to set up a flank, drop two turrets behind the enemy team, and suddenly tear apart their squishy backline from an unexpected angle. Just be careful – when you're using the bubble offensively, you won't have it to escape if things go south. It's a risk/reward play: if done smartly (and quickly), it can break open a stalemate fight; if done recklessly, you might find yourself without an "oh crap" button when you need it.

Bubble Cancel

Here's a nifty trick – Namor's bubble lasts up to 3 seconds, but you don't always need the full duration. In fact, the bubble's cooldown only begins once it ends. This means if you sit in your bubble for the entire 3 seconds every time, you're spending longer before it recharges. Experienced players will cancel/drop the bubble early (you can manually end it) as soon as they're safe, so the cooldown starts ticking sooner. For instance, if you bubbled just to block a single sniper shot or stun, and the danger is gone in 1 second, consider ending the invuln early and get back to shooting. This way your lifesaver skill comes back faster. Don't unnecessarily stay in the bubble doing nothing – every moment in there you can't shoot or move (you're essentially frozen in place while invulnerable), so drop it when you're ready to re-engage.

In short, use Blessing of the Deep primarily to survive lethal moments, and occasionally to make flashy plays. Time it right and you'll be that Namor who just won't die – eating ultimates for breakfast and floating out of enemy combos with a grin. And when you coordinate it with your team (e.g. bubble up as your Groot initiates, so you drop in safely with turrets from above), it's beautiful. Just remember: it's a 20s cooldown now (longer than before), so think twice before hitting that button!

Horn of Proteus (Ultimate) – Release the Kraken!

Namor's ultimate is an absolute spectacle: he blows the Horn of Proteus to summon Giganto, a gargantuan sea monster, to slam down on a target area. It's basically dropping a mini-kaiju on your enemies – and it can be fight-winning when used correctly! Here's what you need to know:

Namor ultimate ability — Horn of Proteus summons Giganto for devastating area damage.

What It Does

When you press Q, you'll see a big circular indicator on the ground. After ~1.5 seconds delay, Giganto leaps out and crashes down, hitting all enemies in a large radius. Enemies at the center of the impact take a massive 500 damage (often an insta-kill for squishies), and those further out take about 180 damage. All enemies caught in the area are knocked down (stunned/immobilized) for 1.5s. Essentially, anyone caught in the inner circle is probably KO'd outright, and those in the outer ring are knocked on their butts, heavily damaged and vulnerable.

Combo It with Teammate CC

By itself, Namor's ult can be dodged – enemies see a big warning circle and have a moment to get out. High-level opponents often avoid the center of your ult, so they might only get clipped by the weaker outer damage. The best way to ensure maximum impact is to pair your Horn of Proteus with some ally crowd-control. For example, if you have a Groot on your team, ask them to drop their root ultimate (Ironwood Wall/"Strangling Prison") to lock enemies in place right as you sound your horn – rooted enemies can't escape Giganto's slam, so they'll eat the full 500 damage. Other great combos: Doctor Strange's AoE stun, Scarlet Witch's gravity well, etc. Even something like your tank's knockup or slow can help keep enemies in the kill zone. In pro play, Namor ults are almost always combined with another CC – it guarantees you at least one kill (if not a team-wipe!). Coordinate with your team: "I have ult – CC them and I'll follow up!" is your battle call.

Timing and Targets

In solo queue, you might not always have perfect wombo-combos, but you can still use Namor's ult smartly. Try to catch distracted or immobilized enemies – for instance, if you see an enemy locked in someone else's stun, or even if they're just tunnel-visioning on a target, drop Giganto on them. Also, prioritize high-value targets: landing a kill on the enemy healer or DPS carry with your ult can swing a fight. Even if you don't hit anyone dead-center, the knockdown effect is huge – knocking multiple enemies off their feet can interrupt enemy ultimates (it will stop channeled casts or at least delay their actions) and buy your team time to push. Fun fact: Namor's ult even stops certain enemy ults from being activated if timed right – e.g. a Magneto or Thor who gets knocked down can't cast their ultimate at that moment. It doesn't cancel an ult already in progress, but it prevents some from being used if they're caught in the slam. You can absolutely use Horn of Proteus defensively in this way: if the enemy team is clustering to push or using big abilities, drop the hammer (or rather, the whale) on them to break their momentum.

Zone Control

Giganto's knockdown essentially creates a brief area of denial. Enemies will either scramble out or get flattened. This can be used to secure objectives (clear a control point or payload by ulting on it) – anyone weaker will flee, and anyone stubborn will get smacked. It's a great feeling to ult on a capture point and see the enemy team scatter or suffer.

Ult + Damage Boosts = OP

One more spicy tip – if your team has any damage-boosting abilities (e.g. a Rocket Raccoon or Luna Snow support ult that buffs team damage), try to coordinate using them before your Horn. With a damage boost, even the outer ring of Namor's ult can deal lethal damage (one guide notes that with Luna or Rocket's buff, Namor can one-shot all 275 HP heroes even if they're only hit by the outer AoE!). That's insane. So if a teammate shouts that they've activated a damage boost, definitely consider ulting in that window for surprise multi-kills.

Know When to Hold It

Namor's ult is powerful, but it's also one of those abilities you don't want to whiff. If you miss completely, you've lost a huge advantage. Sometimes it's okay to use it just to win a 1v1 or 1v2, but ideally save it for when it will have maximum impact – either securing a key kill or saving your team in a critical moment. If you're unsure, comboing with ally CC as mentioned is the safest bet. After a fight, if you think "dang, I wasted my ult on nothing", reflect on whether you could have waited for a better opportunity. But don't be too stingy either – a well-timed "okayish" ult that secures one kill and a knockdown might be better than never using it and dying with it available. Use your best judgment and communicate with your team.

When you execute a perfect Horn of Proteus – say you ult onto a group caught in Groot's roots and instantly KO two enemies in the center and knock the rest flat – you'll feel like an absolute god of the seas. It's chef's kiss satisfying. So toot that horn proudly when the time is right, and let Giganto turn the tide of battle!

Quick Combos & Tricks to Outplay Opponents

Now that we've covered Namor's kit, let's talk quick combos and sneaky tricks that can give you the edge. Here are some of the most practical, real-world effective techniques, explained simply:

Advanced Namor Player — Harness Namor’s full potential with advanced techniques and high-level decision-making.

Dive-Punish Combo (Anti-Flanker Special)

This is your bread-and-butter for anyone who tries to jump your team's supports. Place a turret or two near your backline, wait for the diver to engage, then hit the diving enemy with your secondary fire (RMB) as soon as they commit. Follow up with rapid primary-fire headshots while your turrets go berserk on them. The sequence goes: Turret down → enemy dives → Wrath (RMB) to the face → spear spam. Most flankers (like Spider-Man, Black Panther, etc.) will get shredded by the focused turret fire + your damage, or at least be forced to retreat with low HP. And if they still try to fight, well, they're probably getting knocked down by Giganto next. Namor truly thrives against dive; this combo ensures any lone assassin biting off more than they can chew will choke on it.

Burst Combo (Delete a Squishy)

Got an enemy healer or sniper out of position? Punish them with Namor's burst. A simple but deadly combo is: turret placed > headshot with primary > immediately use secondary fire. In practice, even starting with the secondary fire is fine: Turret in advance → Right-click (Wrath) the target → Left-click follow-up. The initial hit will chunk them and enrage turrets, and your follow-up spears will land almost simultaneously with the turrets' enhanced shots – often instantly wiping out low-HP targets. Some players shorthand this as "RMB -> LMB -> RMB" on a target for a near-instant kill combo. Use this against fragile heroes like support Strategists or glass-cannon Duelists that wander too close. They'll go POOF! before they can react.

Bubble Dodge & Counter

When you see a big attack coming at you (say, a sniper lining up a headshot or a brawler about to ult in your face), hit Bubble at the last second to completely negate the damage. While invulnerable, use those 2–3 seconds wisely: reposition yourself (floating to high ground or back to your team) and even toss out a turret while invuln so it's ready when you drop. As soon as the bubble ends, immediately retaliate – the enemy likely blew some cooldowns on you. A great defensive combo is: Bubble when dived → during bubble, move to safety & drop a turret → bubble ends, now target the overextended enemy with your spears/secondary fire. This sequence often turns the tables on someone who thought they had you. They waste abilities on your invulnerable bubble, and you come out fresh with turrets blasting them.

Payload "Surfing" Turret

On Escort maps, you can throw a turret onto the moving payload cart. This is hilarious and effective – the turret will ride the payload like it's on a parade float, shooting anyone who contests it. It provides moving cover fire as your team pushes the objective. Just remember to refresh it when needed (or if the payload moves out of range, toss another on).

Head-peeking & Poking

Because Namor's spear has no falloff and infinite ammo, you can spam choke points safely. Peek out, fire a volley of tridents into where enemies are clustered (e.g. around a corner or on high ground), then duck back behind cover. You might not always hit, but when you do, it chips the enemy and lowers your turret cooldown – a win-win. In maps with narrow doorways or corridors, set up turrets watching the entrance and stand at medium range spamming spears. It creates a death gauntlet; enemies trying to push through will hate eating all that chip damage.

Bubble High-Ground Trick

As mentioned earlier, surprising opponents by bubbling up to high ground can secure a fight. One trick: if you're low in a fight around high ground (like a second-floor balcony), bubble upward to that platform, drop turrets up there and start sniping. Enemies might chase you up, but you can then drop down the moment they come up – effectively you're playing cat-and-mouse and wasting their time while your turrets and team punish them. Skilled Namors do this to yo-yo divers: bubble up, enemy chases, drop down, enemy jumps down, bubble up again (if off cooldown) – it's trolling, but it works to confuse and split enemies. Just be mindful of your cooldown; you can't do it infinitely now that bubble CD is 20s.

Try these tricks out one by one in your matches. They're easy to execute and will quickly elevate your Namor gameplay. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing a frustrated diver or an outplayed sniper after you've used Namor's tools to completely outsmart them!

Builds, Team Synergy & Meta Tips

Good news: Namor's playstyle is pretty straightforward – you don't have to worry about complex item builds or anything. Success comes down to how you use your abilities and work with your team. That said, here are some current meta tips on "building" Namor for victory:

Namor Hulk Team Up — Namor excels with proper team composition and positioning.

Maximize Turret Uptime (The "Turret Build")

In the current meta, Namor's strength centers on his turrets, especially after the recent buffs to their range damage. So the "build" to focus on is simply keeping those turrets out and buffed. Put skill priority on maintaining 2 turrets and using your primary/secondary to empower them. Essentially, play around your turret cooldowns – don't take a risky fight when both turrets are down. Instead, poke with primary until you can deploy at least one for support. Think of it like always having your "pets" fighting with you. A Namor with no turrets is a much weaker Namor (low mobility, slow attack rate on his own), so build your gameplan around turret uptime and you'll consistently have more impact.

Team-Up Choice

Marvel Rivals has a team-up system – as Namor, the current team-up of choice in the meta is Hulk's "Gamma Monstro". This was a new pairing introduced in recent patches (replacing the old Luna Snow team-up). If your team composition allows, pair Namor with Hulk to get an extra Gamma turret during fights. The Gamma Monstro turret fires continuous laser beams that ramp up damage, essentially giving you a third turret for a short time in team fights. This can massively boost your damage during an ultimate combo or a crucial push. (Hulk's team-up triggers when Hulk uses his ability – coordinate with your Hulk player so you both get value. Iron Man also has some synergy in team-up context, but Hulk's is the big one for Namor). If Hulk isn't available, Rocket Raccoon is another great partner – his damage boost ultimate makes your already high damage ult outright unfair, as mentioned earlier. In general, Namor works best when the team is built to amplify his strengths – either by buffing his damage (e.g. Rocket, Mantis) or by covering his weaknesses (e.g. a strong frontline tank to peel divers, or a support like Luna Snow who used to give him an extra slow turret – now removed, but she still provides healing or shields).

Team Comp & Synergy

Always stick with at least one buddy – Namor and his healer should be best friends, covering each other. If you and your support hang together, dive heroes will have a nightmare trying to pick you off, because your turrets and your support's heals make you two very hard to kill. Namor really shines with a classic "protect the backline" comp: one or two tanks holding the front, Namor in the middle, supports behind him. In solo queue, try to position near your support so you can mutually protect each other (you fry the Genji-like diver who jumps them, they top you up and keep you fighting). In coordinated play, combo heavy CC tanks or controllers with Namor for wombo-combos: e.g. Groot + Namor (root + Giganto) is a known combo that can team-wipe if executed well, and many tourney players even ban Doctor Strange when running Namor because Strange's stun can ruin Namor's setup or combos. Namor's presence also alleviates pressure on your healers/strategists because he's watching for flankers – lean into that role. Communicate: "I've got an eye on that Spider-Man trying to flank, I'll turret him when he comes." This lets your team focus on their jobs while you cover the blind spots.

Playing Solo vs Team

In solo queue, you might not get perfect peel or combos from allies. The key is to play a bit more conservatively on Namor when you don't trust your team's protection: stay near cover, keep one turret watching your back, and focus on eliminating divers and easy targets as your contribution. You can absolutely carry games solo with Namor now – his recent improvements made him a viable 1v9 hero in the right hands. Just don't overextend without your bubble ready. In coordinated team play, you can be more aggressive knowing teammates have your back – e.g. taking forward positions to set up turrets pre-fight, or aggressively ulting into combos. Adapt your playstyle depending on how much support you have. Namor's flexible like that.

Counter-Building Mid-Game

If the enemy has specific counters (see next section), adjust your strategy. For example, against long-range hitscan (Punisher, Hela), you might need to play more cover, reposition turrets more often so they don't get sniped. Against heavy tanks that rush you (Venom, The Thing), call for help and kite them – use bubble to skip away and make them chase while turrets whittle them down. It's not so much item builds, but tactical adjustments that you'll make. We'll cover specific counters next, so you know what to do.

Matchups: Hard Counters and Whom Namor Counters

Every hero has those they prey on and those that give them trouble. Here's the rundown for Namor:

Who Namor Shuts Down

Dive/Flank Heroes: This bears repeating – Namor is a dive comp's worst nightmare. Agile melee heroes like Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ghost-Spider, etc., normally rely on surprise and mobility to kill backliners. Namor says "Not today!" With turrets auto-locking on them and a bubble to deny their burst, he counters divers hard.
Fragile Flyers: Namor can also punish flying heroes if they venture within range. Characters like Storm or Vulture who hover above can be tracked by turrets and nailed by Namor's long-range spear tosses.
Support/Healer Characters: Namor is quite good at pressuring backline supports (after all, turrets don't care about stealth or cover much). If you spot an enemy healer like Mantis or an annoying strategist like Baron Mordo, you can often send a turret or two their way.
Slower Tanks: While big tanks can be a pain for Namor if they get close, Namor actually shreds high-HP targets from mid-range given time. If a tank like Juggernaut or The Thing is plodding toward your team, you can headshot them repeatedly to keep your turrets berserk.

Who Counters Namor

Long-Range Hitscan & Snipers: Namor is medium-range by nature; true long-range heroes can pick him apart if you're not careful. Characters like Punisher, Hawkeye, Hela or others with hitscan rifles/bows can destroy your turrets from beyond your effective range.
High Mobility Flyers: Champions like Iron Man and Storm are mentioned as Namor's kryptonite. Why? Because they fly high and move fast, making your projectile spears hard to land, and they can shoot down at your turrets outside of your turret range.
Shielded or Barrier Heroes: Anyone who can throw shields or barriers in front of your damage can negate your turret shots and spears. For example, an Invisible Woman ultimate or a Magik shield can block your projectile damage.
Sustained Brawlers / Dive Tanks: Heroes like Venom, The Thing, or Captain America who can soak turret damage and keep coming can be problematic. They often have the health to survive your initial burst and abilities to close the gap.

Target Priority

As Namor your target priority often goes Divers first, then fragile damage dealers, then supports, then other DPS, and tanks last. Following that priority ensures you're dealing with the biggest threats to your team (and yourself) in order.

If you find yourself really struggling against a certain counter, it's always fine to swap heroes. A big part of high-level play is knowing when Namor might not be the optimal pick. But honestly, Namor covers a lot of bases – unless the enemy comp is stacked with long-range hitscan and flying threats, you can usually make him work with smart play. Just prioritize targets wisely and adapt your positioning based on the enemy team composition.

Final Wave: Go Forth and Rule the Seas!

You've made it through this deep dive (pun absolutely intended) – now it's time to put it into practice. Namor is an absolute blast to play once you get the hang of him. You'll be laughing as flankers fall into your traps, cheering as your turrets rack up kills, and flexing on foes with clutch bubble invulnerabilities and game-changing ultimates.

Key Takeaways

Keep your turrets up and in clever spots (your zone control is your kingdom!)
Use your trident constantly – never stop dealing damage and triggering those turret buffs
Save your bubble for the pivotal moments, but don't be afraid to make a bold play with it when opportunity arises
Coordinate your ult with team CC to secure those highlight-reel multi-kills
Play with confidence: Namor's recent buffs have armed him to the teeth, so in the right hands (yours!), he can carry games and make a real splash in both solo queue and team play

So go on, ride the tide to victory with Namor! With these tips, you'll be ruling the arena like the King of Atlantis in no time. Now get out there and show them that "Imperius Rex!" isn't just a catchphrase – it's your warning that the seas belong to you. Good luck and have fun!

Marvel Rivals: Namor Guide - Aquatic King