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Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Schedule Notes: Incursions Milestones reset at 1pm EST.
RichTheMan shared his Tips for the Gifting Event.
-Dano357
Summoners!
Here’s my guide for Act 3.4.6 “Thanos Enters” in Marvel Contest of Champions.
General Thoughts:
Congrats on making it to the end of Act 3! By taking down Thanos, you’ll achieve the Proven title and unlock Act 4, where the story mode content begins to significantly increase in difficulty.
Other than Thanos, the rest of the fights are pretty standard beyond the increased defender PI. There is an awakened Abomination in the middle of the map, so you should bring a Poison-Immune champion on your team. If you are taking a lot of damage, check your masteries to see if you need to add points to Perfect Block. As this is a longer quest, regeneration champions are also helpful.
I took about a month between ending Act 3 and starting Act 4, so my account made significant progress from running Alliance Events and the monthly events. I reached Level 36 and added a point to Energy Resistance, and later Level 37 and unlocked Petrify.
I pulled a number of quality 4-Stars, including Guardian, Domino, Proxima Midnight and Sorcerer Supreme. Expect to see Guardian and Sorcerer Supreme in my top 10 soon. I’ll likely use my 4-Star Gem on Sorcerer Supreme.
For Rank-Ups, I took Man-Thing to Rank 5 to avoid an expiring Mystic T4CC and also brought Emma Frost to 5/50, so she moved to the top of my profile. King Groot reached Rank 4.
Going forward, there are a number of 4-Stars, including Aarkus, Hulk Ragnarok, Sabretooth, and Killmonger I’ll be investing in to help tackle Act 4 & 5.
If you have questions about the basic attack moves and combos in Marvel Contest of Champions, please check out my MCOC 101: Combos guide.
Best Champs: Any
Restrictions: Need 1 Mystic, 1 Cosmic, and 1 Science
Global Node: None
Boss: Thanos
Boss Notes: Thanos has a much higher PI than any of the previous bosses. Both specials can be dodged, but that may take some practice. Both specials require two dashes back, but there is a delay between the first and the second dex, so you’ll need to get the timing down.
Mystic champions have class advantage vs Thanos so they are good options. If the specials are a worry, bring a Power-Control champion. Mystic Power-Control champions like Magik, Doctor Voodoo, and Doctor Doom are excellent for this fight.
Lane 1 – Left
Gate: None
Defenders: Drax, Captain America, Gamora, Cosmic Adaptoid, Ronan, Abomination, Drax
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Champion America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Take Mystic and Skill champs to take advantage of class superiority.
Lane 2 – Left Center
Gate: Need 1 Cosmic & 1 Mystic Champion
Defenders: Drax, Wolverine, Gamora, Spider-Man, Ronan, Abomination, Drax
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Champion America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: If you have a double-immune champion, consider bringing them for this lane as there are a lot of champions that deal bleed damage, and Abomination does poison damage.
Lane 3 – Right Center
Gate: Need 1 Science & 1 Mystic Champ
Defenders: Black Bolt, Cosmic Adaptoid, Thor, Hulk, Captain Marvel Classic, Abomination, Captain America
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Champion America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: This is the Easy Path.
Lane 4 – Right
Gate: None
Defenders: Black Bolt, Storm, Thor, Deadpool, Captain Marvel Classic, Abomination, Captain America
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Champion America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Watch out for Storm’s big special attacks and bring a Heal-Block champion for Deadpool if you can.
My Roster:
Jump To:
Act 3.3.6 – “Empty Threats” – Level 34
Act 3.4.1 – “The Deal” – 5/50 Black Widow Deadly Origin
Act 3.4.2 – “Showdown” – Seeing Green
Act 3.4.3 – “Intimidation” – Deja Vu
Act 3.4.4 – “Impossible Odds” – 4/40 Yondu
Act 3.4.5 – “Fearless” – Level 35
Act 3.4.6 – “Thanos Enters” – Big Account Updates
Act 4.1.1 – “Realm Reborn” – Nodes!
-Dano357
Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, December 21, 2020.
Schedule Notes: Summoner Sigil Owners, your Solo Event, Gold Quest, and items on a 7-day timer and the 5-Star Featured Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at Noon EST. Round 2 of the 4-Star Hit Monkey and Daredevil (Hell’s Kitchen) Featured Arenas at 1pm EST. The Gifting Event begins at 1pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST. UMCOC Podcast, Live on Discord at 8pm EST.
Contest Realm Podcast Episode 44 with RichTheMan is now available.
Kingslayer shows that Horseman Cable brings big degeneration damage to Book 2.
Karatemike takes his 6-Star Omega Rank to Rank 3.
-Dano357
Summoners!
It’s Episode 44 of the Contest Realm Podcast! In this episode Rich and I discuss the upcoming Gifting Event, our recent 6-Star Featured Crystal pulls, and the global launch for Realm of Champions.
-Dano357
Summoners!
Here’s my guide for Act 3.4.5 “Fearless” in Marvel Contest of Champions.
General Thoughts:
Act 3 is almost complete, but before you get to Thanos you need to take down a relatively beefy Scarlet Witch boss, so make sure you have a Poison-Immune champion for her.
During my run through Act 3.4.5 I reached Level 35 and added the fourth and final point to the Perfect Block Mastery. I also brought my 4-Star Man-Thing to Rank 3.
If you have questions about the basic attack moves and combos in Marvel Contest of Champions, please check out my MCOC 101: Combos guide.
Best Champs: Any
Restrictions: Need 1 Mystic, 1 Science, 1 Tech, and 1 Cosmic Champion
Global Node: None
Boss: Scarlet Witch
Boss Notes: A non-Cosmic Poison-Immune champion is recommended for this fight.
Lane 1 – Left
Gate: None
Defenders: Mutant Adaptoid, Iron Fist, Mystic Adaptoid, Colossus, Juggernaut, Mystic Adaptoid
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Yondu, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Bring Tech and Science champions for class advantage matchups.
Lane 2 – Left Center
Gate: Need 1 Science & 1 Mystic Champ
Defenders: Mutant Adaptoid, Iron Fist, Wolverine, Deadpool, Juggernaut, Mystic Adaptoid
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Yondu, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Bring Tech and Science champions for class advantage matchups. Heal Block and Heal Reversal are useful vs Wolverine and Deadpool.
Lane 3 – Right Center
Gate: Need 1 Tech Champ
Defenders: Mystic Adaptoid, Iron Fist, Deadpool, Mystic Adaptoid, Juggernaut, Storm
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Yondu, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Bring Tech and Science champions for class advantage matchups.
Lane 4 – Right
Gate: Need 1 Tech & 1 Cosmic Champ
Defenders: Mystic Adaptoid, Iron Fist, Cyclops New Xavier School, Wolverine, Juggernaut, Storm
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Yondu, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Bring Tech and Science champions for class advantage matchups.
My Roster:
Jump To:
Act 3.3.6 – “Empty Threats” – Level 34
Act 3.4.1 – “The Deal” – 5/50 Black Widow Deadly Origin
Act 3.4.2 – “Showdown” – Seeing Green
Act 3.4.3 – “Intimidation” – Deja Vu
Act 3.4.4 – “Impossible Odds” – 4/40 Yondu
Act 3.4.5 – “Fearless” – Level 35
Act 3.4.6 – “Thanos Enters” – Big Account Updates
Act 4.1.1 – “Realm Reborn” – Nodes!
-Dano357
Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Sunday, December 20, 2020.
Schedule Notes: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST.
Kam & Starr review Book 2 and Variant 6 in the latest Podcast of Champions.
Lagacy takes out the 7.1 Gwenperion Boss with Magneto.
Karatemike shows OG Thor has value in Book 2.
-Dano357
Summoners!
Next week in Marvel Contest of Champions brings us the start of Alliance War Season 23, the 14-Day Holiday Calendar, and the Gifting Event!
I hope you and your family are staying safe during these difficult times.
Alliance Wars Seasons
We are currently in the Alliance War Off-Season. Season 23 begins on Wednesday, December 23 at 6pm EST. The rewards cut-off is January 8 at 6pm EST, and the season ends on January 19.
For daily updates and the latest news, please follow @FrontlineMCOC on Twitter.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% Champion Availability starting at 2pm EST on Friday, December 25 through Saturday, December 26 at 2pm EST.
Sunday, December 20: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST.
Monday, December 21: Summoner Sigil Owners, your Solo Event, Gold Quest, and items on a 7-day timer and the 5-Star Featured Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at Noon EST. Round 2 of the 4-Star Hit Monkey and Daredevil (Hell’s Kitchen) Featured Arenas at 1pm EST. The Gifting Event begins at 1pm EST. The Tier 4 Basic Arena begins at 6pm EST. The Holiday Calendar begins at 7pm EST. UMCOC Podcast, Live on Discord at 8pm EST.
Tuesday, December 22: Incursions Milestones reset at 1pm EST.
Wednesday, December 23: Alliance War Season 23 kicks-off with matchmaking at 6pm EST.
Thursday, December 24: Round 1 of the 4-Star Sabretooth and To Be Announced Featured Arenas begin at 1pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series concludes at 3pm EST.
Friday, December 25: 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST following the conclusion of Alliance War attack.
Saturday, December 26: 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST.
Looking for more content from Frontline: MCOC?
December 100% Roster Availability Schedule
RichTheMan Variant 6 Villains & Buffs
Contest Realm Podcast Episode 43
-Dano357
Summoners!
Here’s my guide for Act 3.4.4 “Impossible Odds” in Marvel Contest of Champions.
General Thoughts:
We’re back up to 4 lanes here, with the left side being slightly easier than the right. While the defenders are getting a little beefier in terms of PI, they still don’t pose much of a threat.
I did complete one level-up during Act 3.4.4, bringing my 4-Star Yondu to 4/40.
If you have questions about the basic attack moves and combos in Marvel Contest of Champions, please check out my MCOC 101: Combos guide.
Best Champs:
Restrictions: Need 1 Mutant, 1 Tech, and 1 Cosmic Champ
Global Node: None
Boss: OG Vision
Boss Notes: OG Vision is awakened so watch for the random power gain.
Lane 1 – Left
Gate: None
Defenders: Iron Man, Thor, Star-Lord, Cosmic Adaptoid, Captain Marvel Classic, Drax, Ronan
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Vulture
Tips: With mostly Cosmic defenders on this path there are many good matchups for mystic attackers.
Lane 2 – Left Center
Gate: Need 1 Cosmic
Defenders: Iron Man, Thor, Star-Lord, Black Bolt, Cosmic Adaptoid, Drax, Ronan
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Vulture
Tips: With mostly Cosmic defenders on this path there are many good matchups for mystic attackers.
Lane 3 – Right Center
Gate: Need 1 Tech and 1 Mutant
Defenders: Iron Man, Gamora, Star-Lord, Black Bolt, Rhino, Ronan
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Vulture
Tips: Besides Rhino you shouldn’t have any issues here.
Lane 4 – Right
Gate: Need 1 Tech
Defenders: Iron Man, Gamora, Star-Lord, Captain Marvel Classic, Cosmic Adaptoid, Rhino, Ronan
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 4-Star Black Widow Deadly Origin, 4-Star King Groot, 4-Star Vulture
Tips: Besides Rhino you shouldn’t have any issues here.
My Roster:
Jump To:
Act 3.3.6 – “Empty Threats” – Level 34
Act 3.4.1 – “The Deal” – 5/50 Black Widow Deadly Origin
Act 3.4.2 – “Showdown” – Seeing Green
Act 3.4.3 – “Intimidation” – Deja Vu
Act 3.4.4 – “Impossible Odds” – 4/40 Yondu
Act 3.4.5 – “Fearless” – Level 35
Act 3.4.6 – “Thanos Enters” – Big Account Updates
Act 4.1.1 – “Realm Reborn” – Nodes!
-Dano357
Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Saturday, December 19, 2020.
Schedule Notes: 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series begins at 3pm EST.
Kabam announced the removal of the What’s Yours is Mine node from Variant 6.
Simula67 takes his Dragon Man to Rank 3.
Who needs a Mole Man buff? Apparently not Karatemike, who took out all six Variant 6 Bosses with “The Skill Corvus.”
-Dano357
Summoners!
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Friday, December 18, 2020.
Schedule Notes: 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST following the conclusion of Alliance War attack. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
RichTheMan shared his list of the Top 10 Champs released in 2020.
Lagacy showcased his 6-Star Rank 2 Apocalypse in Variant 6.
Katy Candy ranked the Top 5 Unawakened Mystic Champions.
Karatemike makes a Horseman out of Rogue.
-Dano357
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