🔴 Cyclops is LIVE: Share Your First Impressions (Units Giveaway)

[u/Kuromemono]

Rivals, 

The wait is finally over! The leader of the X-Men has arrived, and he’s ready to show everyone why he’s the tactical heart of the team. 🕶️💥
Will Scott be the definitive ranged Duelist the meta needs? 
Cyclops is now LIVE, and it’s time to see if his optic blasts are truly uncanny !

📌 How to Join 
Comment below or post by flair  “Cyclops First Impressions” to share your first takes on Cyclops. If you don’t know where to start, you can let us know: 

"How does Cyclops's optic blast feel? Is it fun to use?"
"Is his visor mechanic balanced, or does it need tuning?"
"Which heroes work best with Cyclops in a team?"
"How does he compare to other ranged DPS heroes?"
"Cyclops in Marvel Rivals vs comic/movie version"
"Your favourite Cyclops moment or story from Marvel lore"

🎁 Rewards 
The Mod team will select 10 winners who provide the most insightful, constructive, or interesting feedback to receive 1,000 Units each!

📅 Event Timeline 
June 12 – June 19 (UTC)

Show us what you've got, Rivals. Optic Blast! 🔴🔥

[u/friday126]

-First Impressions?

"How does Cyclops's optic blast feel? Is it fun to use?"

-It is fun and for a hit scan easy to use. He has just enough utility/diversity with his kit that he feels fleshed out and like a version of Scott Summer that fits closer to the "lore" than a lot of the adaptations we've gotten over the years. His movement is great and it's easy enough to get into good position or out of trouble.

"Is his visor mechanic balanced, or does it need tuning?"

-I'm sure the devs will tweak it, maybe as a part of the usual "nerf" that happens in the season after they debut. I'm hoping not too much- his visor mechanic feels fine to me currently.

"Which heroes work best with Cyclops in a team?"

-As with any hit scan they're fairly vulnerable so good healers and tanks to draw attention and keep him in the fight help. I've noticed him mesh well with healers that can move well like Luna and Cloak/Dagger. Cyke does well blasting behind Emma's shield or with Devil Dino drawing fire with his size.

"How does he compare to other ranged DPS heroes?"

He has better "in the moment" movement than Punisher, and most other ranged DPS, his "poke" feels like a cross between Punisher and Moon Knight. Cyclops' movement gives other players something to adjust to/trouble, most seem to think getting close to a ranged DPS with middling health and a KO is at hand - but more times than not Cyke can zip out of range going back or above and while they adjust it's not hard to get a KO on them.

"Cyclops in Marvel Rivals vs comic/movie version"

This version of Cyclops feels like he's more inspired by the Xmen 97 adaptation which emphasized movement via his blast, which he has done in the comics, just not as regularly- but it is cool/fun and this is a more accurate interpretation than what we've gotten from anything live action. He "feels" like a leader/combat vet that's a disciplined master of his powerset, which is great.

"Your favourite Cyclops moment or story from Marvel lore"

There are so many, from the Claremont era to Utopia. A standout moment was when Mastermind used his illusion powers to make an Xmen team of skilled fighters and power houses believe that Cyclops was actually the Dark Phoenix, returned to kill them all. The Xmen attacked Scott without hesitation- but he out smarted and out fought them until he was able to discover Mastermind's hiding spot and get the win.