Blade: The Daywalker
Blade, also known as Eric Brooks, is a legendary Marvel character celebrated for his unique role as a half-human, half-vampire vampire hunter. Driven by a relentless desire for vengeance, he has dedicated his life to battling vampires and other supernatural threats, wielding an arsenal of silver weapons and his iconic sword. Now, the legendary Daywalker is officially joining the roster of Marvel Rivals! Fans can eagerly anticipate seeing Blade bring his unparalleled skills and supernatural edge to the game, making him a thrilling addition to the action.
Origins and Transformation
Blade’s story begins in the grim streets of Soho, London, where his mother, a pregnant woman named Tara Brooks, was attacked by a vampire named Deacon Frost during childbirth. This left Eric partially transformed into a human-vampire hybrid, granting him extraordinary abilities but none of the typical weaknesses of vampires. He is immune to sunlight and garlic, earning him the nickname “Daywalker.”
Raised by a jazz musician who was also a vampire hunter, Blade developed his skills in combat, weaponry, and tactics from an early age. His life’s mission became clear: rid the world of vampires and protect humanity from the creatures that haunt the night.
Check out Blade’s leaked character model below, along with a glimpse of his impressive arsenal of weapons and powerful abilities that he’ll utilize in Marvel Rivals.
Blade’s Abilities
According to the leak, the vampire hunter Blade will come equipped with the following powerful abilities:
- Passive: Bloodline Liberation
- Ability 1: Stomp and Slash
- Ability 2: Dark Night Attack
- Ability 3: Fang Deflect
- Ultimate: New Moon
Potential Blade Team-Ups
The leak also reveals that Blade will have a unique team-up with Moon Knight and Cloak & Dagger. Team-ups are special abilities between characters with shared Marvel lore, and considering Blade’s history with these heroes in battling supernatural threats, this collaboration makes perfect sense.
Their shared team-up ability is called “Lunar Force.” In this ability, Cloak & Dagger channel their light and dark energy into either Moon Knight or Blade, creating a Light & Dark Realm where the chosen hero becomes invisible, giving them a strategic edge in combat.
Blade’s Arsenal
According to the leak, Blade will enter the battlefield equipped with two formidable weapons, much like the Punisher. His first weapon is his iconic katana, carried on his back—a powerful melee weapon that delivers devastating damage. This signature blade has been a staple in Blade’s history, used to vanquish countless vampires.
In addition to the katana, Blade wields a hunting shotgun, a close-range firearm that complements his aggressive combat style. This combination suggests that Blade will take on the role of a Duelist, emphasizing precision and deadly close-quarters combat when he’s released.
