Marvel Debut: Dracula Dominates Season 1

Marvel Rivals: Dracula's Reign of Terror in Season 1: Eternal Night Falls

Marvel Rivals, drawing from the vast Marvel universe, introduces a diverse cast of heroes and villains. Season 1: Eternal Night Falls spotlights Dracula, the iconic vampire lord, as its primary antagonist.

This season sees Dracula, in league with Doctor Doom, manipulating the moon's orbit to plunge New York City into chaos. This guide delves into Dracula's role and his sinister machinations within the game's narrative.

Who is Dracula in Marvel Rivals?

Count Vlad Dracula, the Transylvanian nobleman turned immortal vampire, serves as the central villain of Season 1. His ambition? To conquer present-day New York City and establish his "Empire of Eternal Night."

Dracula boasts an impressive arsenal of abilities: superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, reflexes, and regenerative powers. His immortality, coupled with his mastery of mind control, hypnosis, and shapeshifting, makes him a formidable opponent.

Dracula's Role in Season 1: Eternal Night Falls

In Season 1, Dracula leverages the power of Chronovium to disrupt the lunar orbit, plunging the city into darkness. This orchestrated event, mirroring Marvel's "bloodiest" comic storyline, Blood Hunt (2024), allows Dracula to expand his vampiric influence. As a perpetual night descends, heroes like Spider-Man, Cloak & Dagger, Blade, and the Fantastic Four must unite to thwart Dracula and his monstrous legions.

Will Dracula Be a Playable Character?

Currently, there's no official confirmation of Dracula's playable status. Considering Doctor Doom's role as Season 0's antagonist without subsequent playable inclusion, Dracula's playability remains uncertain.

However, given his central role as the Season 1 villain, his presence will undoubtedly shape the season's game modes and maps. His prominence strongly suggests future consideration as a playable character. This guide will be updated should NetEase Games announce his inclusion in the hero shooter.