Map Overview and Lore
Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface represents one of Marvel Rivals' most dynamic battlefield experiences. The map's narrative centers around a cosmic conflict triggered by the Timestream Entanglement, which has awakened the dark god Knull. Using Chronovium's power, Knull seeks to extend his malevolent influence across divine beings while attempting to escape his prison world of Klyntar.
Venom races against time to consume the severed essence of this ancient god before Knull achieves full revival. Meanwhile, the Guardians of the Galaxy find themselves in an unexpected predicament when their ship, the Milano, suffers a critical malfunction during a mission assigned by Shuri. The vessel crash-lands amid the devastated ruins of the Agents of the Cosmos.
This catastrophic event sets the stage for an intense confrontation between the Guardians and Venom, as both parties struggle to determine the proper use of this dangerous dark power. The ultimate question remains: will these unlikely allies unite against the threat of Knull, or will evil triumph in this cosmic struggle?
Map Classification & Core Mechanics
Klyntar functions as a Convergence map, implementing a hybrid domination and convoy system that challenges teams through multiple distinct phases. The attacking team must first secure control of the convoy, then successfully escort it across the entire battlefield to achieve victory.
Success requires mastering each section's unique tactical opportunities and understanding how to transition between different routes as circumstances demand.
Symbiote Capture Operations
Attacker Spawn Configuration
The attacking team begins from a strategically positioned spawn area featuring three distinct exit doors. Each doorway provides access to different tactical approaches, and the open nature of this initial section allows for fluid movement between routes as battlefield conditions change.
Primary Route Options
Central Approach (Standard Route)
The most direct path to the objective represents the natural choice for many players. This route offers the shortest distance to the capture point but provides minimal cover options, making it suitable for coordinated team pushes but vulnerable to defensive positioning.
Parallel Flanking Route (Secondary Path)
Running alongside the central approach, this alternative maintains discretion while avoiding excessive travel time. This route includes access to a health kit located in the corner room (requiring a brief detour from the main path). Teams utilize this approach when the central route becomes too exposed due to defensive pressure.
Extended Flanking Maneuver (Wrap-Around Route)
This comprehensive flanking option extends far beyond the objective's immediate sight lines. While requiring additional travel time, it provides access to the enemy backline and creates opportunities for surprise engagements. The route connects to elevated positions and includes a health kit in the upper corner room, making it ideal for dive-oriented characters.
Connecting Pathway (Bridge Route)
Serving primarily as a link between the central and wrap-around routes, this path offers several tactical variations. Players can access elevated positions by jumping to higher ledges or use it as an expedited method to reach the wrap-around route's terminus without completing the full circuit.
Elevated Tactical Options
The second-floor positioning accessible through the extended flanking route provides multiple strategic choices:
High Ground Reconnection: Links back to the central route while providing elevated positioning and wall coverage for protection.
Symbiote Bridge Activation: An interactive symbiote structure allows players to create a temporary bridge leading directly behind the objective. This elevated position grants significant tactical advantages when engaging opponents below.
Destructible Wall Access: A breakable wall section provides an extremely protected angle on the objective, particularly valuable for sniper characters seeking to eliminate high-priority targets like support heroes.
Interactive Environmental Elements
Symbiote Bridge Mechanism: Located at the wrap-around route's conclusion, players can shoot or melee attack the grayish symbiote structure to extend a temporary bridge. This bridge remains active for several seconds, providing crossing access before retracting.
Additional Resources: A small room adjacent to the wrap-around route's end contains health restoration items and offers an alternative engagement angle on the objective area.
Interior Escort Challenges
Route Evolution and Transitions
The second phase transitions the battlefield into an interior environment, where established routes continue their progression while new tactical options become available. The elevated route (previously green) now transitions from second floor to ground level, curving around the right flank toward the objective. The secondary flanking route maintains its left-side positioning, running parallel to the central path.
Left Flank Corridor Operations
The left flanking hallway presents multiple decision points for advancing teams. Options include reconnecting with the central route, ascending a ramp to access upper-level positions, or continuing through the corridor's length.
Upper Level Positioning
The elevated pink route provides an overhead perspective of the central pathway, with options to descend and reconnect with the left flanking route. A branching path leads to an upper balcony overlooking the section's final room, offering commanding high ground advantages.
Secondary Symbiote Bridge: Another interactive symbiote element creates a bridge connecting the upper pink route with the yellow route, spanning above the central pathway when activated.
Right Side Circulation
The right-side route (green) navigates through a narrow corridor, providing an efficient shortcut to the central route's rear section. This path connects to the yellow route's access point, which features a ramp leading to the symbiote bridge system.
Final Room Dynamics
The section concludes in a critical engagement area where all routes converge. The upper-level yellow route allows players to descend into the objective room, featuring two important interactive elements:
Symbiote Elevator: A symbiote pile on the ground can be attacked to create a quick vertical transport back to the upper level.
Room-Spanning Barrier: A second symbiote at the ramp's base can generate a wall extending across the entire room, temporarily blocking objective access. While players can scale or fly over this barrier, doing so creates significant exposure risks.
Final Stretch Operations
Outdoor Return and Route Distribution
The concluding section returns teams to an outdoor environment with expanded tactical options:
Standard Continuation: The central blue route maintains its direct approach to the final objective.
Outer Edge Circulation: The yellow route extends around the map's outer perimeter, providing wide flanking opportunities around the objective area.
Cliffside Advancement: A new green route hugs the cliff edge, offering left-side flanking with access to a cave system below.
Cave Complex: The red route utilizes an underground cave system providing shelter and alternative approach angles.
Flying characters gain additional advantages in this section, capable of traversing over central structures while maintaining access to cover for tactical retreats.
Cliffside and Cave Integration
The cliff-adjacent green route connects to the cave system below, with both paths featuring reconnection points to the central route. These paths provide discrete movement options and protected positioning for teams requiring cover from defensive pressure.
The cave system includes several tactical features:
- Health restoration items for sustained engagements
- Ceiling access points allowing return to the upper cliff route through climbing, flying, or jumping mechanics
- Protected areas for regrouping and planning approach variations
Advanced Route Connections
Multiple interconnection points allow for dynamic route switching:
- Yellow route branches into a rightmost flanking path near the objective
- Defensive teams can utilize these same routes for counter-flanking operations
- Connection points between green and blue routes provide flexibility in approach timing
Environmental Interaction Systems
Perimeter Wall Control: Along the yellow route's wall section, another symbiote barrier can be activated to block area access, forcing opponents to scale walls or find alternative paths.
Escape Route Denial: A symbiote mechanism along the green route can create walls blocking escape paths, potentially trapping opponents in confined areas.
Final Approach Considerations
The culminating engagement area offers limited route flexibility, reflecting the concentrated nature of final objective pushes. A concealed pathway beneath the mushroom tree formations provides access to elevated positioning directly above the objective, useful for final assault coordination.
Defensive Tactical Intelligence
Spawn Exit Optimization
Defensive teams possess multiple spawn exit options that many players overlook. Rather than defaulting to the central route connection, defenders can utilize wall-hugging paths on both flanks to achieve surrounding positions around the objective area.
Secondary Spawn Door: An underutilized second exit door provides additional deployment options. This door includes:
- Health restoration items in the upper-right corner
- Soft cover positioning for protected advancement
- Reduced attacker awareness due to limited usage
Surrounding Tactics
When attackers advance the objective near the final destination, defensive flanking from side angles can create surrounding scenarios, making it significantly easier to repel the attacking push and regain control of the convoy.
Strategic Recommendations
Route Selection Principles
Early Phase: Utilize the central route for coordinated team pushes, secondary route when central becomes over-pressured, and wrap-around route for backline access and dive operations.
Mid Phase: Focus on controlling interactive symbiote elements to manage opponent movement and create tactical advantages through environmental manipulation.
Final Phase: Prioritize position consolidation while maintaining awareness of flanking opportunities and escape route denial options.
Team Composition Considerations
| Character Type | Optimal Routes | Key Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| High Mobility Characters | Wrap-around routes, elevated positions | Quick repositioning, flanking opportunities |
| Sniper Characters | Destructible walls, symbiote bridges | Protected sightlines, high ground advantage |
| Dive Characters | Health kit locations, cave systems | Protected approaches, sustained engagements |
| Flying Characters | Over-structure movement, elevated areas | Terrain bypass, tactical flexibility |
Environmental Mastery
Understanding and controlling symbiote interactions provides significant tactical advantages:
- Use barriers to control opponent movement and retreat options
- Coordinate bridge activations with team positioning for maximum impact
- Time elevator usage for escape and repositioning needs
- Employ wall creation for area denial and strategic advantage