Cull Obsidian

Cull Obsidian – The Cosmic Bruiser

Champion Breakdown

About Cull Obsidian

Character Class: Cosmic

Brief Overview: Cull Obsidian is a ferocious combatant renowned for his brute strength and unyielding loyalty to Thanos. Wielding a unique multi-tool that serves as a chain hammer, Cull Obsidian specializes in tearing apart his opponent's defenses and preventing heroes from standing in his master's path. His mechanics are designed to increase in power as he continues to battle, making him an intimidating force in MCoC.

Cull Obsidian Origin: This character, known for his appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as part of the Black Order, is translated into MCoC with a suite of abilities that reflect his comic book and film presence. Specifically built to serve Thanos, Cull's raw power and relentless aggression make him an ideal enforcer.

Lore Background

Cull Obsidian History: Cull Obsidian is one of Thanos's most formidable generals, hailing from Marvel Comics. Pivotal in the Black Order, Cull has participated in numerous brutal battles on behalf of Thanos. His quest for power has seen him devastate countless opponents, reflecting his unwavering dedication and fearsome prowess.

Personality Traits: As an uncompromising warrior, Cull Obsidian exudes brute strength and loyalty. His fighting style in MCoC is aggressive, relentless, and tactical, mirroring his comic book persona of fearlessness and utter commitment to overpowering his enemies.

Cull Obsidian's Gameplay Mechanics

Basic Abilities: Persistent Charge, Thanos’s Favor, Armor Break, Rout, Stun.

Cull Obsidian's basic attacks revolve around his strength and his one-of-a-kind weaponry.

  • Light Attacks: Quick, low damage but essential for chaining combos and building towards his powerful specials.
  • Medium Attacks: Moderate damage, critical in maintaining combo meter.
  • Heavy Attacks: High damage and often result in Armor Break, reducing enemy armor and dealing increased subsequent damage.

Passive and Active Basic Abilities

  • Persistent Charge: Cull gains Persistent Charges by completing Thanos’s Missions, which in turn empower his abilities.
  • Thanos’s Favor: Boosts his attack and can be pushed to grant True Accuracy, bypassing Evade and Auto-Block.
  • Armor Break: Reduces the opponent’s Armor, enhancing Cull’s damage for a short duration.
  • Rout: Allows Cull to bypass Auto-Block tactics.
  • Stun: Temporary paralyzes his opponent, leaving them open for follow-up attacks.

Special Attacks:

  1. Special 1: Breaking Point - Lower damage attack designed to deal with Auto-Block strategies and preserve combo meter.
  2. Special 2: Hammer Uppercut - High damage, good for stacking additional Armor Breaks.
  3. Special 3: Obsidian Overload - Massive damage, activates numerous buffs and can dramatically swing the fight in Cull’s favor.

Signature Ability: “Obsidian might” - Upon being awakened, this ability boosts Cull's attack tremendously as his combo meter rises, ensuring each fight he endures becomes progressively easier with increased damage output. Awakening this ability significantly enhances Cull Obsidian’s combat effectiveness.

Strategy and Playstyle

General Strategy: Cull Obsidian is best used aggressively, taking advantage of his high damage output and ability to bypass key defensive mechanics like Auto-Block. Staying aggressive helps maintain buffs and gain Persistent Charges quickly.

Advanced Techniques: Focus on timing Rout Buffs for Evade and Auto-Block heavy opponents. Maintaining the combo meter is critical because it feeds into his Thanos’s Favor buffs, escalating his damage significantly.

Mastery Tips

Skill Mastery: Play aggressively but tactically to maintain combo meters and maximize buffs. Practice timing Specials for when buffs are active to capitalize on their effects.

Team Composition: Cull pairs well with champions who can provide additional buffs or debuffs to maximize his damage output. Champions who can keep opponents controlled also complement Cull's aggressive playstyle.

Synergy Bonuses:

  1. Black Order: Corvus Glaive, Proxima Midnight, Ebony Maw - Boosts Critical Damage and Attack.
  2. Big Brothers: Hulk, Thor (Ragnarok) - Increases Armor Break potency.
  3. Villain’s For Hire: Ronan, Crossbones - Enhances debuff efficacy.

Countering Cull Obsidian

Counter Tactics: Exploit his reliance on Buffs by using champions that nullify or prevent Buffs. Controlling his offensive capabilities via Stun or Power Drain moves also cripples his effectiveness.

Cull Obsidian Counters:

  1. Doctor Voodoo: Uses Buff control to nullify Cull’s strengths effectively.
  2. Magik: Power Locks Cull, preventing him from using Specials effectively.
  3. Scarlet Witch: Her ability to nullify Buffs is crucial in diminishing Cull’s power.

Conclusion

Final Thoughts: Cull Obsidian’s raw power and unique abilities make him a formidable addition to any MCoC roster, especially for players who prefer a straightforward, aggressive combat style. His ability to disrupt defensive tactics and ramp up damage ensures he remains a threat in any fight.

Encouragement to Experiment: While Cull may have a straightforward play style, experimenting with team compositions and synergy bonuses will maximize his potential. Explore different strategies to find the best approach that suits your fighting style.