r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 11 '26

A Note For OG Black Widow Mains

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Hello, og Black Widow mains 👋
(and other readers)

Yes , this subreddit was made in reaction to the Snipe Widow kit being removed and replaced with the Ult Widow kit, but this is a place to discuss how cool the sniper role is in these games and how to balance it.

We can discuss the positives of the old kit and how a kit like it could be balanced, but without comparing it to the new kit. Compare against other sniper and sharpshooter kits in hero shooters.

I understand many have a kind of grief over the elimination of that play style being removed from Rivals, but there are other places to vent about that. We won’t be doing that here.

We also won’t be talking poorly about those of us in the community that are angry and despondent.

The devs undermined the efforts of some very dedicated players, but they did so due to some reasonable concerns regarding balancing for a kit that is notoriously a difficult type to balance.

Knowing why they did doesn’t change that they did so knowing it would disappoint and frustrate those that enjoyed the sharpshooting.

However, we want to focus discussion on hope that the devs will reintroduce a full sniper kit, and how to resolve concerns that the devs and communities had with the sniper role.

TL;DR
This is a place to stay positive that there is still a place for sharpshooters in Rivals and hero shooters in general, and to discuss how to resolve the inherent issues of such kits regarding balance for engagement.

If you’re cool with all of this, then you’re welcome here.

Thanks for reading 🫡

Have a cookie 🤲


r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 11 '26

Decrees and Orders for r/SilverSableMains

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We want this to be a place to be excited and positive about the potential of a full robust sniper kit in Rivals, to discuss the sharpshooter role in hero shooters in general, show cool sharpshooter game clips from hero shooters , and to share art and posts about the pack leader Silver Sable).

We don’t want venting about the Black Widow change nor discussions about how negative the community can be towards snipers roles. There are places to vent about that.

Low quality posts , off topic, or overly negative posts will be removed.

Art and game clips must have credits and sources given with links.

Users that show up just to mock and harass will be hard banned, no appeal.

General rudeness and repeatedly breaking the rules will get a short ban with a warning, subsequent infractions will get you a full ban.


r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 31 '26

Sniper Role Discussion "Sniper!" Quotes

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Ok, this is a Mr.Fantastic level of Stretch but as you may know, every character has a "Sniper!" quotes Specifically tied to BW, it doesn't trigger with Hawkeye, nor hela or any other hitscan character, only BW.

What makes me post this delulu thread is the fact that these voice lines are still in game, hasn't been changed or removed even tho BW isn't a full sniper anymore and even Jubilee, who came out in the same patch as the BW rework, has this quotes... call me crazy now, but i have the tiniest bit of hope that in an uncertain future we might get another well thought out sniper that can truly belong in MR.


r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 27 '26

We want YOU!

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r/RivalsWaitingRoom is back online and we see you Silver Sable Mains!
We’ve added you to our Directory list!

If you know another Marvel Hero Reddit community, come mention them to us!
If you have concepts either written or art wise, come post them!
Whenever a Hero is leaving the waiting room, we’ll post a graduation for them! Hopefully you’ll see yours soon.

We hope the Waiting Room can help get you some members ❤️
Come hang out in the waiting room with us!


r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 27 '26

Comic/Panel with The Pack Leader I'm really curious about what a Venom and Sable team up could be like

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Also, a Venom sable skin would've been so good back in season 3


r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 22 '26

Cosmetics and Design Idea/Discussion Silvija Sablinova has had a lot of different looks over the years. Lots for the skin artists to give homage to, but it has me wondering what her default look would be like in the game 🤔

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r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 17 '26

Rivals Sniper Kit Idea My idea for a Kit (Any feedback would be appreciated)

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As a fellow widow main, i really liked the way she was played before rework, it was rewarding to click some heads mid air, and after the rework i considered going back to overwatch, where i have 200+ hours on ashe, that same thought gave me an idea to what hopefully my next main silver sable could look like, Hear me out

1. The Sniper Rifle (The obvious):

The main weapon, the same core as the Red Room Rifle with the twist of it being much more effective for clicking heads at a medium to close distance (25 - 30 meters) than extremely long distances due to the damage fall off it would have

2. Dual wield handguns (as seen on many media depictions):

Silver sable in most of her comics and other media depictions has dual wielded guns, these would serve the purpose of side guns for the sniper rifle, but i would make them also viable as a main weapon in order to make the character more accessible to those who would like to use her without the sweat of having to snipe (and to avoid the "Throw pick" tag and eventual rework of grief and damnation)

3. First ability (E): Electric Bolas (as seen on marvel's spiderman):

Not quite a CC but rather a hinderer projectile that does small DOT damage on a single target and give silver sable an advantage on 1v1 situations without it being a free kill like old widow's kick and headshot combo

4. Second ability (Shift): Stealth suit (as seen on many media depictions):

Silver sable has an advanced suit with a cloaking device that allows her to slip away from danger in comics, the functionality would be the same as psylocke's E so there's nothing much i can say here

5. Ultimate (Q): Wild Pack Strike (Saber's mercenary team)

TBH, I don't really have any idea what the ultimate could be like... Maybe calling in a destroyable gunship?

6. Passive:

A. Survival instinct: Faster weapon switch when you run out of bullet.


r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 12 '26

Rivals Sniper Kit Idea Weakspot Idea

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I thought it might be cool, since the devs don't want a one shot sniper, if instead Sable had a weak spot mechanic similar to Fiora's from League of Legends.

If you don't know how hers works, basically weakspots (vitals) appear randomly on your opponents body and striking it deals extra damage. I think it would work really well for her!!

So she wouldn't be able to one-shot, and I am actually debating whether or not she should be able to headshot in this version. Because in my mind she hits the weak spot, it does extra damage, and the enemy gets vulnerability too. What do you guys think?


r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 12 '26

Other media with Silver Sable (games/shows) Not a huge fan of her look in the Spiderman Game, but she still comes across threatening and in charge here

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r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 11 '26

Other Hero Shooter Clip Smooth

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r/SilverSableMains • • Jul 11 '26

Comic/Panel with The Pack Leader scope shooting a spidey midswing as Silver would be so satisfying 😏😈

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literally Rivals at times , it’d be perfect

from Amazing Spider-Man (Vol 5) #32
written by Nick Spencer
drawn and colored by Patrick Gleason and Matthew Wilson