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The Gauntlets in Marvel Rivals are a challenging PvE mode that tests your team's coordination and combat prowess against relentless waves of enemies. This guide will break down the core mechanics, playable heroes, and mission objectives to help you succeed.
Overview
The Marvel Zombies game mode, an event introduced during Season 4.5, featured a unique PvE experience where up to four players battled hordes of undead and a formidable boss, The Queen of the Dead. Players could choose from a roster of heroes including Thor, The Punisher, Magik, Blade, and Jeff the Land Shark, each with modified abilities for this mode. The mode was available from October 23, 2025, to January 16, 2026.
Playable Heroes
- Blade — No ability changes.
- Jeff the Land Shark — Modified abilities include: It's Jeff! only swallows enemies, Hidden Undertow damages and launches enemies, Vitality Bubble can only be picked up by Jeff, and the new passive ability Reviving Current converts damage dealt into healing.
- Magik — The passive ability Limbo's Might appears to still be present despite not being listed.
- Thor — Features a new passive ability, Electric Vitality, which converts damage dealt into healing.
- The Punisher — The passive ability Warrior's Gaze is removed, replaced by the new passive ability Crisis Recovery which converts damage dealt into healing.
Map
- Marvel Zombies: Midtown
Difficulties
- Normal
- Hard
- Extreme
- Nightmare I-IV
Missions
A variety of missions were available throughout the Marvel Zombies event, offering rewards such as Holy Ankhs (used for revivals), Units, Lanterns (for the Voyage to Astonish event), and unique Titles. Missions included daily login rewards, first-time clears for each difficulty, and challenging solo clears on higher difficulties.
List of Missions
| MISSION | REWARD | MISSION | REWARD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Log in to the game (Refreshes daily) | 3 Holy Ankhs | First Clear: Marvel Zombies: Normal | Marvel Zombies Spray, 100 Units |
| First Clear: Marvel Zombies: Hard | 100 Units | First Clear: Marvel Zombies: Extreme | 100 Units |
| First Clear: Marvel Zombies: Nightmare I | 100 Units | First Clear: Marvel Zombies: Nightmare II | Undead Nightmare Title, 1 Lantern |
| First Clear: Marvel Zombies: Nightmare III | Zombies' End Title, 1 Lantern | First Clear: Marvel Zombies: Nightmare IV | Queenslayer Title, 1 Lantern |
| Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare III as The Punisher | Undead Demolisher Title | Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare III as Magik | Undead Reaper Title |
| Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare III as Thor | Undead Crusher Title | Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare III as Blade | Undead Hunter Title |
| Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare III as Jeff the Land Shark | Undead Predator Title | Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare IV as The Punisher | Endless Arsenal Title, 100 Units |
| Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare IV as Magik | Queen of Limbo Title, 100 Units | Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare IV as Thor | Wrath of Asgard Title, 100 Units |
| Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare IV as Blade | Lunar Vengeance Title, 100 Units | Solo clear Marvel Zombies: Nightmare IV as Jeff the Land Shark | King Land Shark Title, 100 Units |
Gameplay Loop
Pre-Match
1-4 players select their heroes (duplicates allowed) and use their starting Moon Power to purchase Khonshu's Blessings before facing the first wave.
Waves
Players must defeat waves of zombies. Completing each wave and any special objectives earns more Moon Power.
Preparation
Between waves, players can use earned Moon Power to purchase upgrades and prepare for the next onslaught.
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