As a Mercy Main in Overwatch, I’m Eager for a Specific Hero to Join Marvel Rivals

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So, I’ve sunk more hours into Overwatch than I’d like to admit—like, seriously, thousands. Blizzard kinda nailed it with this one, despite all the ups and downs, right? Remember GOATs? Woof. And Overwatch 2’s launch… yikes. But somehow, I kept coming back. Call me addicted—my hero pool’s diversified over time. I was top-notch with Reaper and Tracer back in the day, even hit Master once. Now my reflexes ain’t what they used to be, so I pivoted to aim-heavy champs like Cassidy and Ashe. Then comes Overwatch 2, and suddenly I’m vibing with Tanks. Reinhardt’s aggressive style just clicks in the sequel. Ramattra? Yeah, got into him too. For Support, though? It’s all about Mercy for me.

I swear I’ve tried branching out with Supports. Kiriko, Brigitte, Illari—been there, done that. But I always circle back to Mercy. Sure, she’s got a bit of a rep—some players think picking her is a waste. But for real, who doesn’t love her movement? Zipping away from danger at the last second is a thrill, like an adrenaline junkie’s delight. Pulling off a risky rez or dropping someone with her “Barbie Blaster” is chef’s kiss. Plus, the way she can boost allies for those big moments? It’s like a mini-game within the game. Not to mention, her skins? Pure eye candy.

And okay, maybe she’s the training wheels for newcomers. Big deal. It’s also about getting to scope out the battlefield, make those clutch callouts while handling her “simple”—ha!—job of boosting and healing. Fashionista on the battlefield? Absolutely.

But Mercy isn’t my only game crush. Enter Marvel Rivals! Sure, I’m decent with Duelists, and I’ve dabbled with the Vanguards. Magneto and Emma Frost? Let’s just say they channel my inner Reinhardt and Ramattra. But Specialists? Eh, that’s a different ballgame. Maybe it’s the lack of respect for the role, who knows. Despite the charm of dishing out damage as Mantis, or getting all sneaky with Cloak and Dagger, none have that Mercy magic. So here we are, hoping for a character like Nico Minoru to bring that Mercy-experience to Marvel Rivals.

And Adam Warlock? Kinda feels like a diet Mercy with his ultimate—it just ain’t scratching the itch.

Why Nico, you ask? Well, picture this—her Staff of One, much like Mercy’s Caduceus Staff, focusing on one ally for boosts or heals. Maybe toss in a chain effect with a twist of self-damage. And flight! Nico can totally fly. Perhaps not in a dedicated support-style like Ultron, but little bursts, glides maybe. And she’s got teleportation vibes too, maybe like Kiriko’s hops? Imagine that blend with Overwatch’s style. Mind blown.

Then there’s her damage spells—freeze folks, burn them, throw up barriers to trap them. Midnight Suns-style blood magic? Wild! Risk-reward is the name of the game for self-defense; give players the choice to self-inflict for higher reward. That’s the kind of juice I’m talking about.

And yeah, even without that deep Nico fandom—no comic indulgence here, haven’t caught Runaways—I’m totally down for her Marvel Rivals debut. Midnight Suns and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man were enough to sell me. Here’s hoping she gets in, does more than just be a Mercy clone, maybe some weapon jamming or ally-pulling moves too—the works! Making her more “meta” would shut down the Mercy-hater noise, you know?

So until then, I’ll stick with Vanguards, cross fingers, and wait to see if Nico pops up in a Marvel Rivals leak soon. Because, honestly, sometimes hope is all we’ve got… or maybe just wishful thinking.