Black Panther (Civil War) – The Reflective Defender of Wakanda

Champion Breakdown

About Black Panther (Civil War)

Character Class: Skill

Brief Overview: Black Panther (Civil War), also known as King T’Challa, is a powerful Skill-class Champion in Marvel Contest of Champions. Known for his aggressive defensive capabilities and his ability to reflect damage and stuns back to his opponents, Black Panther (Civil War) stands as a formidable opponent on the battlefield. His unique abilities revolve around his Reflective State, making him a tricky and strategic Champion to master.

Black Panther (Civil War) Origin: Based on the character from Marvel Comics, Black Panther (Civil War) represents the iteration of T’Challa featured prominently in the "Captain America: Civil War" film. His in-game abilities pay homage to his prowess and technology from Wakanda.

Lore Background

Black Panther (Civil War) History: T’Challa is the king of the secluded but technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda. His alter ego, Black Panther, is the nation’s protector, wielding technology and tradition alike to safeguard his people. Throughout Marvel history, T’Challa's significant events, like his father's death and the fallout from Civil War, shape his resolve and fighting style.

Personality Traits: T’Challa embodies the traits of a king and a warrior—noble, resolute, and fiercely loyal to his people. His fighting style reflects these traits, focusing on defense, strategic counterattacks, and leveraging his vibranium suit to turn his opponent’s strengths against them.

Black Panther (Civil War)'s Gameplay Mechanics

Basic Abilities: Bleed, Stun, Armor Up, Reflect

Black Panther (Civil War) specializes in defensive maneuvers and reflect mechanics. His primary strength lies in his ability to store damage taken and reflect it back on his opponents, making him a challenging opponent to face.

Light, Medium, and Heavy Attacks:

Light Attack: Fast, builds Reflect charges.
Medium Attack: Fairly quick, decent range, and helps in building Reflect charges for later use.
Heavy Attack: Slow but powerful, with the added potential to trigger his Vibranium armor's Unstoppable effect if his Signature Ability is active.

Passive and Active Abilities:

Armor Up Buffs: Increased armor rating, providing greater durability.
Reflective State: Stores damage taken and reflects it when hitting opponents.
Reflect Charges: Each represents stored damage to be unleashed on the next hit.
Stun Reflection: With an active Armor Up Buff, Black Panther can reflect physical stun effects and purify debuffs.

Special Attacks:

Special 1: Panther's Fury - 100% chance to inflict Bleed, dealing substantial Direct Damage over 4 seconds. This special attack can catch opponents off-guard due to its quick animation.
Special 2: Rage of the Panther - Increases attack power proportionally based on lost health, making it more dangerous as T’Challa takes damage.
Special 3: King's Judgment - High chance to stun the opponent for several seconds, creating a window for follow-up attacks or to regroup strategy-wise.

Signature Ability: Panther Habit Black Panther begins the fight in his Reflective State, allowing him to absorb and reflect damage from the very start. Additionally, his armor can absorb heavy attack impacts, becoming Unstoppable and consuming an Armor Up buff in the process. This makes having his Signature Ability awakened significantly impactful for both defensive and offensive plays.

Strategy and Playstyle

General Strategy: Utilize Black Panther's defensive capabilities to store and reflect damage back on your opponents. Avoid triggering opponent evade mechanics where his Unstoppable ability can shine. Maintain and build up Armor Up buffs to leverage the stun reflection.

Advanced Techniques:

Aim to time your hits when you have stored Reflect charges for maximum damage output.
Utilize his Special attacks strategically; opt for Special 1 for consistent bleed damage and Special 2 or 3 when you need the enhanced damage or stun opportunities.
Be mindful of champions with Nullify or Armor Break abilities, as they pose significant threats to your gameplay mechanics.

Mastery Tips

Skill Mastery: To maximize Black Panther's potential, focus on improving his defenses through Stupify and Unfazed Masteries. This mitigates the risk during fights and makes the most out of his reflected stuns and damage storage.

Team Composition: Pair Black Panther with champions that boost Armor or attack ratings, and those who can provide synergy bonuses that enhance his bleed or critical damage stats.

Synergy Bonuses:

Friends: With Vision (Age of Ultron), Black Widow - All Champions gain +130 Armor rating.
Nemesis: With Winter Soldier, Killmonger - All Champions gain +6% Attack.
Rivals: With Ant-Man - All Champions gain +115 Critical Damage Rating.
Skill Domination: With Hawkeye, Black Panther - Skill Champions deal +25% Bleed Damage.

Countering Black Panther (Civil War)

Counter Tactics:

Use Heavy Attacks cautiously due to his Unstoppable potential.
Bring champions with Nullify or Armor Break abilities to swiftly deal with his Armor Up buffs.
Consider champions who are stun immune to bypass his reflective Stun capability.

Black Panther (Civil War) Counters:

Doctor Strange: Can constantly Nullify Armor Up buffs, negating Black Panther's Reflective abilities.
Magik: Has comparatively easy access to Armor Break through her Special 2 Attack.
Hulk (Ragnarok): Strong heavy attacks that can overpower Black Panther without triggering Unstoppable.

Conclusion

Final Thoughts: Black Panther (Civil War) is a defensive powerhouse and a reflection-based terror to face in battles. With his ability to turn the opponent’s offense into his own strength, he becomes a versatile asset for players who can master his unique gameplay.

Encouragement to Experiment: Don’t shy away from exploring different strategies with Black Panther. Tailor your approach to leverage his Reflective State and exploit his Bleed and Stun mechanics to gain the upper hand in battles.