Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Schedule Notes: Round 1 of the 4-Star Hawkeye and Immortal Hulk Featured Champion Arenas begin at 1pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Katy Candy askes if Kabam did Immortal Hulk justice.
Here’s my guide for Act 2.4.6 “Conquered” in Marvel Contest of Champions.
General Thoughts:
Welcome to the first real boss fight in Marvel Contest of Champions. Kang isn’t difficult by 2020 standards, but it’s still an accomplishment to take him down and earn the Contender title.
During my exploration of 2.4.6 I reached Level 29 and put a 3rd point in Energy Resistance. I also pulled 4-Star Blade but I think I’m going to keep him on the bench, since I relied so on Blade heavily on my first account.
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 Mutant
Global Node: None
Boss: Kang
Boss Notes: Kang is the first “real boss” in Marvel Contest of Champions. At this stage of the game, you’ll probably have champions with a higher PI than Kang so he won’t be a difficult fight. Kang’s SP1 is very similar to Iron Man’s SP1 and is the easier special to dodge.
Lane 1 – Left
Gate: Need 1 Mutant
Defenders: Proxima Midnight, Miles Morales, Angela, Gwenpool, Doctor Octopus, Heimdall, Punisher 2099
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Hulk, 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 5-Star Psylocke, 4-Star Emma Frost, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Use an evade counter for Miles, and power control for Punisher 2099.
Lane 2 – Left Center
Gate: None
Defenders: Proxima Midnight, Miles Morales, Howard The Duck, Elsa Bloodstone, Heimdall, Punisher 2099
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Hulk, 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 5-Star Psylocke, 4-Star Emma Frost, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Use an evade counter for Miles, a mutant against Elsa Bloodstone, and power control for Punisher 2099.
Lane 3 – Right Center
Gate: None
Defenders: Proxima Midnight, Moon Knight, Hawkeye, Iron Patriot, Luke Cage, Punisher 2099
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Hulk, 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 5-Star Psylocke, 4-Star Emma Frost, 3-Star Mojo
Tips: Use power control against Punisher 2099.
Lane 4 – Right
Gate: Need 1 Mystic
Defenders: Proxima Midnight, Moon Knight, Quake, Superior Iron Man, Civil Warrior, Luke Cage, Punisher 2099
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Hulk, 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 5-Star Psylocke, 4-Star Emma Frost, 3-Star Mojo
Here’s your Marvel Contest of Champions news brief for Monday, November 9, 2020.
Schedule Notes: Round 2 of the 4-Star Basic Black Widow Deadly Origin and Pick 1 of 4 Hulks (Joe Fixit/Hulkbuster/OG Hulk/Hulk Ragnarok) Featured Arenas at 1pm EST. Summoner Sigil Owners, your Solo Event, Gold Quest, and items on a 7-day timer and 5-Star Featured Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series begins at 3pm EST. UMCOC Podcast, Live on Discord at 8pm EST. Vote in the Summoner’s Choice Champion starting today!
Here’s my guide for Act 2.4.5 “Nearer” in Marvel Contest of Champions.
General Thoughts:
There are three paths here, and nothing much new to worry about from a difficultly standpoint.
I have my first 4-Star 4/40 on my account! Emma Frost is also now at the top of my profile.
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 Tech & 1 Mutant
Global Node: None
Boss: Abomination
Boss Notes: If you can, bring a Poison-Immune champion.
Lane 1 – Left
Gate: None
Defenders: Colossus, Vision Age of Ultron, Howard The Duck, Ant Man, Omega Red, Joe Fixit, Archangel
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Hulk, 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 3-Star Guardian, 3-Star Elsa Bloodstone
Tips: Do not bleed Omega Red or stand near him for long periods of time because it will activate his Death Field, which, as the name implies, is not good for your champion’s health.
Lane 2 – Left Center
Gate: 1 Tech
Defenders: Colossus, Ghost, Red Hulk, Ant Man, Rhino, Green Goblin, Archangel
Nodes: None
Team: 5-Star Hulk, 5-Star Captain America Infinity War, 4-Star Emma Frost, 3-Star Guardian, 3-Star Elsa Bloodstone
Tips: Green Goblin’s specials are tricky to dodge, so you’re probably safer blocking unless you’re experienced fighting him.
Next week in Marvel Contest of Champions brings us Round 1 of the Summoner’s Choice Champion voting and the kick-off for Alliance War Season 22.
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 22 will begin on Wednesday, November 11 and the Season Rewards eligibility cut-off date is Friday, November 27 at 6pm EST. The season will conclude on Tuesday, December 8.
Full Roster Availability (No AW/AQ): 100% champion availability starting at 2pm EST on Sunday, November 8 through Monday, November 9 at 2pm EST.
Sunday, November 8: Sunday Arenas begin at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability begins at 2pm EST.
Monday, November 9: Round 2 of the 4-Star Basic Black Widow Deadly Origin and Pick 1 of 4 Hulks (Joe Fixit/Hulkbuster/OG Hulk/Hulk Ragnarok) Featured Arenas at 1pm EST. Summoner Sigil Owners, your Solo Event, Gold Quest, and items on a 7-day timer and 5-Star Featured Crystal in the Black-ISO Market reset at 1pm EST. 100% Roster Availability ends at 2pm EST. The Alliance Quest Series begins at 3pm EST. UMCOC Podcast, Live on Discord at 8pm EST. Vote in the Summoner’s Choice Champion starting today!
Tuesday, November 10: Server Maintenance begins at 11pm EST and will last up to 3 hours.
Wednesday, November 11: Alliance War Season 22 begins with matchmaking at 6pm EST.
Thursday, November 12: Round 1 of the 4-Star Hawkeye and Immortal Hulk Featured Champion Arenas begin at 1pm EST. Incursions Milestones reset at 2pm EST. The Alpha Arena begins at 6pm EST.
Friday, November 13: No Schedule Updates.
Saturday, November 14: The Alliance Quest Series concludes at 3pm EST.