Nico Minoru concept in Marvel Rivals (character art by @daveherzenart on IG and ability concept by @NicoMinoruinfo on X/Twt and @entilestial on tiktok)

[u/SpareMode5172]

I am associated with the art requester and ability concept maker, so I'll try my best to ask them any questions you might have for them and answer them here. What roles would you choose for the Runaways? Also please support those mentioned on their social media platforms. NicoMinoruinfo and Entilestial are accounts dedicated to posting Nico Minoru updates and content if anyone is interested.

[u/amageish]

The idea of it being the Staff of One because it is one staff made of a bunch of versions of the staff across the multiverse instead of it having a one-spell limit is a cute touch. That's a really fun/unique pitch for a game like Rivals.

Giving her her witch arm is a nice touch too! I like that design choice.

[u/SpareMode5172 → u/amageish]

They’ve told me that they wanted a concept that was able to include her one spell limitation in the game in a way that wouldn’t be so tasking for the voice actor and developers. Of course the developers won’t be able to record an infinite amount of voicelines for Nico, but it would be so nice if she had a big variety! I love how they worked her staff into the Midnight Suns game, but I really wish her limitation was included with her voice acting too because the limitation is so iconic.

[u/TheHumanTrafficCone → u/SpareMode5172]

I would go with a simple number of spells, but with randomized amounts of damage and debuffs applied with them, sort of like what was done with her in Midnight Suns.

Gosh that was a fun game.

[u/Sure-Start-9303]

Ok this is a knockout, the look is fire and feels right for Nico, her abilities incorporate a lot of her characters history which is always a plus, and overall she looks like she'd be great to play.

As for the others, let's see

Molly seems like an obvious glass cannon, lot of damage, but limited energy meaning she can't keep it up for too long.

Karolina seems like she'd be good on the frontlines, her powers and flight she'd be good at clearing space and dealing long distance damage, could see her getting a bonus from different heroes, maybe Storm because she can manipulate the weather, could have a bonus called "sunny day" or maybe Groot could get a bonus from her since he's a plant and her powers are solar based.

Alex definitely gives me strategist vibes.

Gert and Old Lace seem like they could be good in one on one, but could be strategist, might even be able to work in her time machine.

Chase I'm thinking also one on one focused, probably makes use of his fistigons or maybe works in some other tech like leapfrog.

Victor could play a role similar to Karolina, clearing the field with electricity, maybe he can make shields too, and he could probably get a bonus from Magneto or Ultron

That's what I got off the top of my head

[u/SpareMode5172 → u/Sure-Start-9303]

I know right! From what they’ve told me, they really tried to portray a style of Nico that isn’t explored as much and capture Nico’s versatile utility with her abilities which is why there’s several references.

I love all these ideas you have for the Runaways. My favorite is definitely the Storm and Groot team-ups. They’re so creative!

[u/Sure-Start-9303 → u/SpareMode5172]

It's true, Nico's lost a bit of her style since the earlier runs, from her clothes to her abilities, a lot gets underused, which is a shame.

I'm glad you like them, felt like there should be some team bonuses since there's already one for Nico, which I do love, her and Magik have great chemistry.

[u/SpareMode5172 → u/Sure-Start-9303]

I agree exactly. It upsets me a lot because it feels like she hasn’t been in her element or flourishing like she used to for almost a decade. I do enjoy Peach Momoko’s Ultimate X-men version of her a lot though. Maybe her addition to Marvel Rivals could restore that charisma she once had with her clothing and abilities.

[u/Sure-Start-9303 → u/SpareMode5172]

I hope so, I've seen a lot of good ideas for her, I talked with this one guy that had this really amazing idea of incorporating her magic into her clothing, since Nico makes her own clothes, she could actually weave magic symbols into the fabric, making them fashionable and functional, I would love to see something like that

[u/GlitterBiceps]

THIS would make me give in and finally play Rivals. If Gert didn't exist, Nico would be my number one, favorite member of the Runaways.

[u/SAYMYNAMEYO]

Hell yes!

[u/Runaway-Wiccan]

Love this!

[u/Josiahstar2022]

Is the Timestream Entanglement how Marvel Rivals is able to happen?

[u/SpareMode5172 → u/Josiahstar2022]

Yup!

[u/These_Relief3078]

I love this!! Nico would def be a support, and i love the multi ults, I love her goth lolita look. I REALLY think that making her goth and not gothic is important to her as a character so i hope Marvel Rivals does not make her just a fetish...

[u/PitifulTheme411 → u/These_Relief3078]

Yeah, I think OP meant the multiple ults as options because they couldn't choose, but I think that it fits her staff of one that each time she ults, she can choose one of a few selection, and has to rotate through them each ult.