The latest tank to join the Marvel Rivals cast is Emma Frost. Here is a basic guide for you to follow and master Emma Frost to dominate the ranks!!!
Emma Frost is finally here with the launch of Marvel Rivals Season 2: Hellfire Gala, dropping on April 11, 2025. And let me tell you, she’s not your average Vanguard. Emma’s all about mind control, battlefield manipulation, and turning herself into a literal diamond when things get messy.
So, if you’re planning to climb the ranks with Marvel’s most iconic telepath, this guide will cover everything you need — abilities, form swaps, ultimate usage, team comps, and of course, how to play her right.
Emma Frost Overview
Health: 650 HP
Role: Vanguard
Difficulty: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Emma brings a unique dual-form kit — Human and Diamond — each with its own abilities and playstyle. She can throw up barriers, hijack enemy minds, and then flip the switch into a brawling tank. If you enjoy flexibility and outplaying enemies with smart positioning and combo timing, Emma is your girl.
Emma Frost Abilities – Full Breakdown
Human Form Abilities
| Ability | Input | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Telepathic Pulse | LMB | Fire a psionic beam — the longer it connects, the more damage it does. Think pressure beam. |
| Psychic Spear | E | Rip out an enemy’s sentience and damage it directly. The damage transfers to the enemy, and when it breaks — boom — bonus burst. |
| Mind’s Aegis | RMB | Deploy a floating shield at a distance. Super useful for blocking angles without being near the front. |
| Diamond Form | Shift | Switch to Diamond Form. Boosts defense, makes her Unstoppable, and changes her attack kit. |
Diamond Form Abilities
| Ability | Input | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Faceted Fury | LMB | Basic melee strike in Diamond Form. Strong and straightforward. |
| Carbon Crush | E | Lunge forward, grab an enemy, and slam them into the ground. Brutal. |
| Crystal Kick | RMB | Flying kick that deals extra damage if the enemy hits a wall. Crowd control + burst. |
Ultimate – Psionic Seduction (Q)
Emma sends out a psychic wave that stuns enemies, blocks their ultimates, and slowly mind-controls them toward her. Perfect setup for team combos or environmental kills.
How to Play Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals
Human Form – The Setup Game
The Human Form is all about mid-range harassment, crowd control, and softening enemies before you go Diamond mode.
- Telepathic Pulse is your bread-and-butter poke. Don’t just tap it — hold it and try to maintain contact for max damage.
- Mind’s Aegis gives you some creative control over choke points. Think of it like a mini wall you can throw from range. Use it to protect revives, cut enemy angles, or stop dives.
- Psychic Spear is where Emma really gets tricky. Use this right before a team dive or to punish isolated enemies. The damage it creates through the sentience adds up fast.
🔁 Tip: Don’t overcommit in Human Form. Save your Diamond Form for moments when you know you can turn the tide or clean up.
Diamond Form – Time to Get Aggressive
Diamond Form turns Emma from a psychic controller into a frontline menace. You become tankier, get Unstoppable, and start hitting like a truck.
Best Combo in Diamond Form:
Shift > E > LMB > LMB > RMB
- This combo can delete squishier characters, especially if you kick them into a wall for bonus damage.
- Great for punishing overextended enemies or brawling near payloads and control points.
💡 Pro Tip: Try flanking or hiding before popping Diamond Form. Catching enemies off-guard gives you a major edge in team fights.
Psionic Seduction – The Ultimate Mind Game
Emma’s Ultimate is a teamfight starter, not a solo finisher.
- Best Use: Coordinate with your team. Drop Psionic Seduction right as your teammates are ready to follow up with their ultimates.
- Bonus Play: Cast it near a ledge. If enemies are caught alone and no one interrupts, they’ll walk off the map. Free eliminations.
Don’t use it randomly — the stun and control are great, but without follow-up, it won’t finish the job.
Mental Projection Team-Up – Psylocke and Magneto Synergy
When Emma is on your team, Magneto and Psylocke become even more dangerous thanks to the Mental Projection team-up.
- Psylocke: Her illusion can dive and delete backliners. It mirrors her attacks, which is great for confusion and burst.
- Magneto: His illusion mimics his shield and crowd control. Double the defense, double the trouble.
Tip: Always have at least one of them with Emma for maximum utility.
Best Team Comps for Emma Frost
Here’s who works best with the White Queen:
- Magneto & Psylocke: Mandatory picks for the team-up potential.
- Magik: High burst and mobility. Great dive buddy for Emma.
- Namor: Emma can kick enemies straight into Namor’s minions — easy pick-offs.
- Winter Soldier: His ultimate combos beautifully with Psionic Seduction.
- Peni Parker: Emma kicks enemies into her minefields = instant value.
- Wolverine: Both can isolate and eliminate targets together.
- Invisible Woman / Mantis: Great long-range support and utility.
How to Counter Emma Frost
She’s powerful, but not unbeatable. Here’s how to shut her down:
- Groot: Thorn walls block her ultimate and protect teammates from mind control.
- The Thing: Immune to knockbacks. Can chase her down in either form.
- Iron Fist / Wolverine: Tankbusters. Emma’s high HP makes her vulnerable to %HP-based damage.
- Thor: Constant brawler. Can stay on Emma no matter her form.
- Cloak & Dagger / Luna Snow: Ultimates can’t be interrupted by Emma’s, making them safe picks against her mind control.
Final Thoughts
Emma Frost is one of the most unique additions to Marvel Rivals so far. With a dual-form playstyle, mind games, and tanky brawling potential, she’s perfect for players who want to dominate with brains and brute force.
Just remember — positioning, timing, and coordination are the keys to mastering her. Don’t rush your Diamond Form. Don’t waste your ultimate. And always, always watch for that perfect ledge moment.
Now go out there and make the battlefield yours — mind, body, and diamond 💎
