Sentinel

Sentinel – The Future’s Guardian of the Contest

Champion Breakdown

About Sentinel

Character Class: Tech

Brief Overview: Sentinel, the formidable machine engineered to control and conquer, represents the future versus the present in Marvel Contest of Champions (MCoC). Equipped with extraordinary abilities like Robotics, Heal Block, Incinerate, Armor, and Armor Break, Sentinel can dominate the battlefield by adapting to its ISO-8 rich environment. With an evolving skill set, it is the perfect blend of might and strategy.

Sentinel Origin: The Mark-ISO Sentinel has its roots from a dystopian future where mutants sought to control the Champions of The Contest. These rogue Sentinels subsequently engineered a way into the present day, becoming a formidable force within The Contest.

Lore Background

Sentinel History: Created in a future where mutant elites aimed to dominate, the Sentinels rebelled against their creators, leading to their own survival and adaptation. This led to the evolution of the Mark-ISO Sentinel, harnessing the power of ISO-8 to enforce their rule. Key to its in-game persona is its relentless pursuit of mutants and unparalleled adaptability.

Personality Traits: As a relentless and calculating machine, Sentinel exhibits traits of precision, adaptability, and ruthlessness. Its methodical approach to combat reflects its core programming – analyze, adapt, and annihilate any threat with extreme prejudice.

Sentinel's Gameplay Mechanics

Basic Abilities: Robotics, Heal Block, Incinerate, Armor, Armor Break

Basic Attacks: Sentinel's attacks are designed to systematically break down its opponent's defenses while enhancing its own resilience.

  • Light Attacks: Quick hits ideal for building up Analysis Charges.

  • Medium Attacks: Balanced strikes that contribute to consistent damage output.

  • Heavy Attacks: Performs a powerful shock, dealing significant energy damage over time.

  • Passive and Active Basic Abilities:

    • Robotics: Full immunity to Poison and Bleed.
    • Target Analysis: Gains Analysis Charges when the opponent repeats actions.
    • Analysis Complete: When max Analysis Charges are reached, Sentinel gains permanent bonuses, making it even deadlier.

Special Attacks:

  1. ISO Fusion: Initial hit inflicts Heal Block for 6 seconds; subsequent hits have a 50% chance to Armor Break.
  2. ISO Barrage: Each hit causes Incinerate, dealing Energy Damage over time and affecting the target’s block proficiency.
  3. ISO Detonation: Gain a permanent Armor Up passive; if an Armor Up passive already exists, it can be consumed to regain health.

Signature Ability: Analysis Upgrade - Each time the opponent uses the same Special Attack consecutively, Sentinel gains more Analysis Charges. This ability can drastically speed up reaching Analysis Complete, enhancing Sentinel's combat efficiency.

Strategy and Playstyle

General Strategy: Leverage Sentinel's ability to build Analysis Charges quickly by prompting opponents to repeat their actions. Use its defensive capabilities to withstand damage while gradually bolstering your own stats.

Advanced Techniques: Master the timing of Sentinel's Heavy Attacks to maximize Shock damage. Utilize its Special Attacks strategically to inflict multiple debuffs, manipulating the opponent’s abilities and defenses.

Mastery Tips

Skill Mastery: Sentinel requires patience and precision. Focus on maximizing its Analysis Charges and timing your Specials for maximum debuff stacking.

Team Composition: Sentinel works best in teams that can further mitigate damage or enhance debuff application, boosting its already impressive defensive capabilities and prolonged fight advantage.

Synergy Bonuses:

  • Mutant Pursuit: Iceman, Cable, Nightcrawler - Reduces target’s Attack with Specials by 25% against Mutants.
  • Skill Training: Kingpin, Black Panther (Civil War), Killmonger - Increases Critical Resistance when facing Skill Class.
  • Science Research: Void, Ant-Man, Electro - Reduces duration of target’s Debuffs by 50% against Science Class.
  • Mystic Observation: Hood, Morningstar, Mordo - Reduces Power Lock duration by 50% and generates Power when Power Lock expires against Mystic Class.
  • Tech Advancement: Ultron, Yondu, Green Goblin - Reduces effectiveness of abilities that cause Power loss when fighting Tech Class.

Countering Sentinel

Counter Tactics: To counter Sentinel, avoid repetitive actions that build its Analysis Charges. Utilize champions capable of nullifying or reversing its buffs and debuffs to mitigate its advantage.

Sentinel Counters:

  • Doctor Voodoo: Can convert buffs into poison and rely on non-repetitive attacks.
  • Scarlet Witch (Classic): Her randomness and ability to nullify buffs can disrupt Sentinel’s Analysis Charge.
  • Magneto: His passive abilities provide significant damage and debuffs to metal opponents like Sentinel.

Conclusion

Final Thoughts: Sentinel is a powerhouse in MCoC, combining relentless offensive capabilities with exceptional defensive resilience. Its adaptability and strategic edge make it a must-have for any serious player.

Encouragement to Experiment: Dive into the battlefield with Sentinel, explore its mechanics, and find your unique approach to harnessing its full potential. The future of The Contest is in your hands!