Marvel Rivals: How to Counter the Storm & Human Torch Combo
Struggling against Storm & Human Torch’s deadly Fire Tornado combo in Marvel Rivals? Learn the best counters, hitscan heroes, and pro strategies to shut them down before they dominate the battlefield.
The fiery-tornado duo that’s wreaking havoc—but here’s how you can shut them down.
The Fire Tornado Combo: Why It’s a Problem
The Storm and Human Torch combo is basically a game-breaking ult synergy. When both heroes pop their ults together, it’s like unleashing a death trap that melts through support ultimates and leaves teams scrambling.
Why it’s Tough To Counter:
- No real counterplay once the combo is activated.
- Dumping two support ults can work, but it’s risky and leaves your team exposed.
- Scarlet Witch can theoretically one-shot Storm, but only if she survives the tornado—timing has to be perfect.
Traditional Counters? Not So Effective
While some heroes can survive a little longer (like Namor with invulnerability or Scarlet Witch with well-timed abilities), these are band-aid solutions that rely heavily on coordination and luck.
Plus, blowing your support ults?
- Leaves you vulnerable to other big damage ults.
- Risks Storm and Torch regaining their ults faster than your supports.
Bottom line: These standard counters aren’t exactly ideal.
The Real Solution: Don’t Let Them Play the Game
Instead of trying to stop the ult combo, the smartest play is to deny them ult charge entirely. And that means:
1. Use Hitscan Heroes
The duo’s biggest weakness? They fly—making them prime targets for hitscan damage.
Best Hitscan Picks:
- Widow + Mantis Inspire: One-shot headshot potential (especially against 250 HP).
- Hela
- Punisher
- Star-Lord
- Iron Man’s Beam
- Adam Warlock
These heroes can pressure and pick off Storm and Human Torch before they get the chance to build their ultimates.
2. Flank and Apply Pressure
If you’re not confident in your aim, try flanking for a better vantage point. By forcing the duo to play defensively, you cut off their ability to freely farm ult charge.
Pro Tip: If you can push them into lower flight paths, their effectiveness plummets, making them easier targets for both hitscan heroes and coordinated team pushes.
3. Make Their Comp Fall Apart
Since Storm and Human Torch rely on aerial dominance, a dive comp is risky for them. If they bring a dive tank and extra DPS, their supports are left wide open—exploit that weakness.
On the other hand, if they choose shield tanks, the duo must fly lower, making them easier to hit. Either way, pressure the supports or clip the flyers—their comp crumbles without ult control.
Worst-Case Scenario? Go Witch Mode
If all else fails and you need a reliable counter, pick Scarlet Witch.
- Her abilities don’t miss if she can get close enough.
- While she lacks massive burst, she offers consistent pressure that forces the duo to play cautiously.
Final Thoughts: Think Ahead, Not After
The Storm/Human Torch combo is scary—no doubt. But the trick isn’t to counter the ult; it’s to stop them from getting there in the first place.
- Hit them hard with hitscan.
- Pressure their supports with smart flanks.
- Force low-flying paths for easy takedowns.
