TL;DR
- Elsa Bloodstone was released in Marvel Rivals on February 13, 2026.
- Elsa is a Duelist with high mobility who utilises traps and guns.
- Her ultimate ability has caused some controversy and will be changed in an upcoming balance patch.
- In Marvel Rivals, Deadpool and Elsa Bloodstone are both hired by The Collector to capture rare monsters.
Elsa Bloodstone is the newest hero to arrive in Marvel Rivals. Released in Season 6.5, Elsa is a Duelist who uses her monster-hunting arsenal to defeat her enemies.
We’re going to look more closely at Elsa Bloodstone’s Marvel Rivals skill kit to see if she is a viable character when it comes to success in the competitive field and the fun factor.
Who is Elsa Bloodstone in Marvel Rivals?
In Marvel Rivals, Elsa Bloodstone has been hired by the Collector to hunt down rare creatures from across different realities. Elsa was partnered up with Deadpool, but she ends up having to hunt him down, too, when he goes rogue. Elsa’s general lore remains the same. She comes from a line of legendary monster hunters and uses the mystic Bloodgem to gain superhuman abilities.
Marvel Rivals Elsa Bloodstone abilities
Before we get into Elsa’s viability as a hero, let’s take a look at exactly what her abilities are.
Base stats: 275 Health and 600 Movement Speed
| Ability type | Ability name | Ability stats and effects | In-game description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal attack | Double-Barrel Blaster | Ammo: 8 Bullets Fired Each Cast: 10 Casting: Shotgun projectiles that hit instantly. Crossfire Spread Radius (at 10m): 0.13m. Damage: 4.5 per round. Damage Falloff: Begins at 20m. Decreases to 80% at 40m. Fire Rate: Firing interval between shots is 0.12s. There is also an interval of 0.8s between each round shot. | Fire your shotgun forward. |
| Normal attack | Monster Piercer | Bullets Fired Each Cast: 5 Casting: Shotgun projectiles that hit instantly. Critical Hit: No. Crosshair Spread Radius (At 10m): 6m. Damage: 15 +1.2% of the enemy’s maximum health. | Unleash your elephant gun forward. Bullets pierce enemies and deal high damage |
| Special ability | Helix Advance | Cooldown: 8s Max Dash Duration: 0.28s Max Dash Speed: 27.5m/s Special Effect 1: Within 6s after using Helix Advance, the following Double-Barrel Blaster becomes Monster-Piercer. Special Effect 2: Each use of Ruthless Pursuit and Helix Advance grants 40 bonus health. Max bonus health is 75. | Dash forward. Your next Double-Barrel Blaster becomes Monster-Piercer. |
| Special ability | Living Bullet | Cooldown: 8s Maximum Splits: 3 Projectile Damage: 60 Projectile Speed: 60 m/s Special Effect 1: After an enemy is hit, the projectile splits into several bullets and traces enemies in range. Special Effect 2: Projectiles deal 40 additional damage to shields and enemies with bonus health. Speed Boost: Movement speed increased by 40% for 1s. Tracing Range: 8m radius spherical spell field. | Fire a Living Bullet round that splits upon impact, seeking nearby enemies and marking each with a Spectral Sigil. |
| Special ability | Ruthless Pursuit | Bonus Health: Each use of Ruthless Pursuit and Helix Advance grants 40 bonus health. Max bonus health is 75. Casting: Movement-based damage ability. Cooldown: 8s Damage: 30 Max Dash Duration: 0.3s Max Dash Speed: 40m/s Special Effect 1: Launch enemies hit upwards and activate the follow-up in 5s. Special Effect 2: The use of either stage empowers the next Double-Barrel Blaster, transforming it into Monster Piercer. Follow-Up Stats: Damage: 30, Dash Speed 15 m/s, Max Damage Distance: 8m. | Dash forward, gaining Bonus Health and launching enemies hit. Follow up with a Double-Barrel Blaster shot that propels you backward and Slows enemies. |
| Special ability | Smoky Snare | Cooldown: 12s Maximum Dash Duration: 0.25s Maximum Dash Speed: 60m/s Maximum Immobilizing Duration: 1.2s Maximum Select Distance: 30m Special Effect 1: Trap becomes Invulnerable and Invisible after one second deployment. Special Effect 2: The summon can be defeated to end the Immobilized state early. Special Effect 3: Elsa can dash to the enemy who has triggered the trap. Summons’ Health: 50 Trap Health: 100 Triggered Trap Damage: Causes 5 damage every 0.2s and lasts 1.2s. | Launch a trap containing the monster Diablo. Once deployed, it becomes Invisible and Invulnerable. When an enemy triggers it, Diablo Immobilizes and Damages them. |
| Passive ability | Inherited Instinct | Additional Instinct From KOs Caught By Smoky Snare: 200. Damage/Instinct Conversion Rate: 0.06 Instinct from KOs: 100 Special Effect 1: Instinct levels up when it reaches 100. This continues up to 3 levels. Special Effect 2: For each level of Instinct gained, Helix Advance’s cooldown is reduced by 2 seconds. | Dealing damage increases hunting Instinct. Defeating enemies caught by Smoky Snare grants additional Instinct. |
| Ultimate ability | Apex Predator | Energy Cost: 3400 Glartrox Bite Damage: 125 Glartrox Health: 500 Glartrox Maximum Dash Duration: Maximum durations for dashing and returning are 6s each. Glartrox Seize Damage: 75 Special Effect: Glartrox cannot be critically hit and can drag a maximum of 8 targets. Special Effect 1: Enemies seized by the Glartrox cannot use abilities until it stops moving. Special Effect 2: The Glartrox can be recalled by Elsa at any time. Special Effect 3: When the Glartrox collides with terrain, reaches maximum dash duration or returns, it bites to deal massive damage. The bite is not triggered if the Glartrox is defeated. | Summon the Glartrox to charge forward. The Glartrox can be recalled to charge back toward Elsa. |
| Team up ability | Bloodstone’s Boombox Bullets | Damage/Healing Conversion Rate: 30% Projectile Damage: First hit is 60, second hit is 40. Projectile Speed: 60m/s Second Hit Damage Over Time: 20/s for 2s. Slow Effect: Enemy movement speed is reduced by 35% for 2s. Taunt Duration: 2s. | Elsa Bloodstone’s Living Bullet changes to special rounds that Taunt targets with Deadpool’s chatter, while Slowing, and damaging nearby enemies over time. Elsa can recall the rounds to heal based on damage dealt |
Is Elsa Bloodstone a viable Marvel Rivals hero?
Immediately after release, Elsa was thought to be far too overpowered. Clips on X showed her getting tons of kills with the Glartrox, leading players to feel she is broken. NetEase responded almost instantly, as they revealed an upcoming emergency patch that would include changes to Elsa’s ultimate to make her more balanced.
Fans have already seen a lot of promise with Elsa and have compared her to Winter Soldier in terms of her skill kit and weaponry. Once the balance changes are made, she has great promise from a competitive perspective. She is also particularly fun to play thanks to her strong combination of abilities and her cool ultimate. As mentioned, in Marvel Rivals, Elsa Bloodstone’s role is a Duelist, and she could quickly become a favourite DPS for many players thanks to her fun kit and effective combo possibilities.
FAQs
How does Elsa Bloodstone work in Marvel Rivals?
Elsa excels as a mid to long-range DPS. Her abilities also lend themselves to high mobility gameplay.
What are Elsa Bloodstone’s abilities in Marvel Rivals?
Check out the table above for more information on Elsa Bloodstone’s abilities.
When is Elsa Bloodstone’s Marvel Rivals release date?
Elsa Bloodstone was released in season 6.5 of Marvel Rivals on February 13, 2026.
How to counter Elsa Bloodstone Marvel Rivals?
Elsa is best countered by divers and certain abilities related to crowd control. She is particularly vulnerable to Vanguards, especially Groot, who can put a stop to her ultimate with his walls.
REFERENCES
- miss on X (X)
- Marvel Rivals Version 20260219 Balance Post (Marvel Rivals)
- Elsa bloodstone thoughts (Reddit)
