Marvel Strike Force Sunspot Guide

Sunspot, the Blaster of the X-Treme X-Men in Marvel Strike Force, is not just a damage powerhouse but a crucial source of ability energy for your allies. With the capability to unleash significant damage and provide abundant ability energy, Sunspot becomes an indispensable asset for effortlessly conquering Raid battles. This comprehensive Marvel Strike Force Guide unveils the nuances of Sunspot’s character, covering skills, T4 priority, ISO-8 configuration, and optimal team synergy.

Sunspot Details

• Real Name: Roberto da Costa
• Traits: Hero, Global, Mutant, Blaster, X-Treme X-Men
• Speed: 113
• ISO-8: Striker, Raider
• T4 priority: Passive, Ultimate, Special
• Availability: Special Offers, Events, and Orbs

Is Sunspot Good in Marvel Strike Force

Sunspot stands out as an exceptional character in Marvel Strike Force, going beyond the remarkable feat of granting ability energy. His Charge mechanic, embedded in his passive, takes center stage by not only fueling ability energy but also enhancing his team’s attack when stacked to the maximum. In Raids, this translates to a team kicking off battles with nearly every ability at their disposal.

During the battle, Sunspot’s Ultimate shows its power by inflicting both Offense Down and Defense Down on all enemies. Following this, his Special comes into play, prolonging negative effects for an additional two turns. Adding to his resilience, Sunspot’s passive ensures self-healing each turn, the efficacy of which escalates with his Charged stacks.

Sunspot Abilities

All characters have a range of abilities that determine how useful they are in different game modes and how well they synergize with other characters. Let’s take a look at Sunspots’s powerful abilities at their maximum level:

Hot Shots [Basic] [Max Level: 7]

• Attack primary and adjacent targets for 300% damage + apply Bleed.
• Apply +1 Bleed to primary target per Crit.
• Gain +1 Charged, up to a maximum of 10.

Heatstroke [Special] [Max Level: 7]

• Apply Ability Block to primary target.
• Attack primary and adjacent targets for 420% damage + apply Slow.
• Prolong all negative effects, excluding Ability Block and Stun, on each target by 2, up to a maximum of 3.
• In RAIDS, prolong all negative effects on each target by an additional 1, up to a maximum of 3.
• Generate 1 Ability Energy for self and all X-MEN allies.
• This attack is Unavoidable and cannot be Blocked or Counterattacked.

Solar Burst [Ultimate] [Max Level: 7]

• For each enemy with Charged, gain +1 Charged, up to a maximum of 10.
• Attack all enemies for 600% damage + apply Offense Down for 2 turns and Defense Down for 2 turns.
• In RAIDS, apply Disrupted to all enemies.
• Clear 1 Charged on each target.
• Generate 1 Ability Energy for self and all X-MEN allies. In RAIDS, Generate an additional 1 Ability Energy for self and all X-MEN allies.

Solar Champion [Passive] [Max Level: 6]

• On Spawn:
  • Apply Offense Up to self and all X-MEN allies.
  • For every Charged on this character, generate 1 Ability Energy for self and each X-TREME X-MEN ally, up to a maximum of 10.
  • In RAIDS, apply Offense Down for 2 turns to all enemies.
• On Turn, Heal self for 3% of this character’s Max Health per Charged on this character, up to a maximum of 30%.
• Gain +25% Damage + 5% Damage per Charged on this character. X-TREME X-MEN allies gain +25% Damage.
• If this character has 5 or more Charged, this character and all X-TREME X-MEN allies gain +25% additional Damage.
• In RAIDS:
  • If this character has 3 or more X-TREME X-MEN allies, enemies cannot gain Taunt.
  • Gain an additional +25% Damage.
  • X-TREME X-MEN allies gain an additional +25% Damage.

Sunspot T4 Priority

Here are the recommended T4 priorities for Sunspot:

1. Passive (Solar Champion) –This is the most important skill and therefore the top priority for receiving T4. Only at the maximum level does he receive the ability to generate ability energy for his X-Treme X-Men allies. Additionally, it also applies Offense Down to all enemies in Raids.
2. Ultimate (Solar Burst) –The second most important skill also receives the ability to increase allies’ ability energy at its maximum level.
3. Special (Heatstroke) – Although not a priority, at its maximum level, this ability extends the duration of negative effects on enemies for an extra turn.

Sunspot ISO-8

Either Striker or Raider is the best choice for Sunspot’s ISO-8. The choice depends on your playing style, as both have great benefits. With Striker, it is easier to accumulate Charged, thanks to the ISO-8 bonus attacks. Raider, on the other hand, takes great advantage of all the AoE damage in his abilities.

Best Sunspot Team in Marvel Strike Force

Sunspot fills an essential role for the X-Treme X-Men in Raids and although he could work well with a mix of other X-Men or Mutants, his ideal team is made up of Nightcrawler, Forge, Cyclops, and Gambit.

• Nightcrawler: Possesses significant offensive capabilities while synergistically boosting your team’s Speed Bar and providing Evasion buffs.
• Forge: Forge keeps your allies safe with positive effects. In addition, he also has inventions in his passive that grant different bonuses to his team.
• Cyclops: Leverages Sunspot’s Ultimate ability to dramatically amplify his own damage potential. Additionally, provides team-wide Focus buffs.
• Gambit: Offers strategic Evasion buffs to the team upon critical hits. In conjunction with Sunspot, enables effective utilization of high Critical Chance strategies.

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