In the ever-evolving arena of Marvel Rivals, few heroes command the battlefield quite like Luna Snow. As 2025 rolls on, this K-pop superstar turned cryogenic Strategist continues to be a dominant force, her healing melodies and frosty assaults backing teams to victory. She's got a kit that's, frankly, kind of annoying to play against—her ability to make allies nearly immortal for a solid 12 seconds with her Ultimate is the stuff of nightmares. But hey, every superstar has their weaknesses, and learning how to shut her down is key to cracking the enemy's core strategy. Let's break down how to send this ice queen packing.
The Core Strategy: Disrupt and Isolate
At her heart, Luna is a precision-based hero. All her icy projectiles and healing beams need a clear line of sight. She loves to hang back, safe from the fray, keeping her team topped up. So, the golden rule? Get in her way. Your main goal is to cut that support cord. Throw up barriers, lay traps, or just apply so much pressure she has to focus on saving herself. Once she's separated from her crew, her firepower isn't all that scary. Without her abilities charged up, her damage output is pretty lackluster. If you can catch her with her guard down, especially after she's burned her panic-button Absolute Zero escape, she's suddenly looking very vulnerable.
Countering as a Vanguard: The Wall and The Brawl
Vanguards are built to create space and absorb punishment, and many of them are uniquely suited to ruin Luna's day. It's surprising how many tools they have for the job.
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The Shields: Heroes like Doctor Strange and Magneto are perfect for directly denying her value. Their barrier abilities can block every single one of her projectiles, starving the enemy team of those crucial heals. Talk about a cold reception!
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The Controllers: Groot takes a more tactical approach. His walls aren't just for defense; they can reroute Luna's shots and box her into a corner for a quick takedown.
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The Dive Bombers: If you really want to take the fight to her, nothing beats a melee-focused Vanguard. Hulk is the premier hard counter here. His leap can close the gap to the backline in an instant, and once he's on her, his stun-locking Radioactive Lockdown combo means game over for most Strategists. Thor is another fantastic option. His Storm Surge can yank Luna out of position, and his Lightning Realm creates a zone that slows and confines her, making her an easy target. Keeping her busy is half the battle—a distracted Luna is a useless Luna.
Countering as a Strategist: The Support War
As a fellow Strategist, your job usually isn't to hunt Luna directly. It's to win the support battle. You've got two main paths:
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Out-Heal Her: Focus on pumping even more healing into your own team than she can into hers. Characters like Mantis or Rocket Raccoon (with his inspiring gadgets) excel here.
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Ultimate Timing: This is crucial. When you see Luna pop her team-wide invulnerability ult, that's your cue. Unless you're playing someone like Jeff, you should almost always respond with your own powerful Ultimate. Match her immortality with a huge defensive boost for your team, or counter it with a massive offensive surge strong enough to punch through and take her down.
For a pure healing duel, Cloak and Dagger are top-tier. Their combined kit offers insane versatility and healing numbers. The real kicker? Their Ultimate charges way faster than Luna's, giving you more opportunities to swing a fight in those tense, contested zones.
Countering as a Duelist: The Silent Assassins
Duelists are the natural predators of backline supports, and Luna is no exception.
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The Melee Blitz: Heroes like Iron Fist, Spider-Man, Black Panther, and especially Magik are relentless. They lurk, waiting for that perfect moment when Luna is isolated or her abilities are on cooldown. Then, they strike with brutal, high-damage combos for a near-instant kill. Magik is a standout because her quick time-to-kill gives Luna almost no time to react, and her teleportation lets her engage from a safe distance if getting up close seems too risky. She just... appears.
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The Area Denial: For ranged Duelists, Namor is a fantastic pick. His deployable squids are a major headache for squishy heroes. Placing them near Luna or where she's likely to retreat forces her to move constantly. It chips away at her health and, more importantly, her focus. She can't camp and heal if she's busy dodging explosive sea life!
Quick Reference Counter-Pick Table
| Hero Class | Primary Counter Strategy | Top Hero Picks | Key Tip |
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| Vanguard | Disrupt sightlines, dive with melee | Hulk, Thor, Groot | Use shields/walls to block heals, then leap in. |
| Strategist | Win the support battle, counter ult | Cloak & Dagger, Mantis | Pop your ult in response to hers. |
| Duelist | Flank, assassinate, zone out | Magik, Namor, Spider-Man | Wait for her cooldowns or separation. |
Final Thoughts for 2025
Luna Snow's strength comes from her team. She's the glue. So, your objective isn't always to secure the kill yourself (though that's great); it's to make her job impossible. Apply pressure, cut her off, and force her to make mistakes. Remember, a Luna who's running for her life isn't healing anyone. With the right approach and hero picks, you can melt this ice queen's reign and secure the win for your squad. Now get out there and show her who's really cool 😉.