Adam Warlock

Tier List

Hero, Cosmic, Mystic, Support, Infinity Watch, Galactic Council, Legendary

Arena	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Alliance War Offense	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Alliance War Defense	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cosmic Crucible Offense	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cosmic Crucible Defense	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Raid	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Dark Dimension / Saga	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Battleworld	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iso-8

Adam Warlock is best equipped with the Striker Iso-8 class, since almost all of his attacks (except for his Ultimate) are single-target, and even the Ultimate only hits two targets. This makes Striker the ideal choice to further boost his already high damage output.

T4 Priority

S – Special ability

U – Ultimate ability

P – Passive ability

B – Basic ability

Special – Adam Warlock will deal significantly more damage and apply Disrupted to all enemy Protectors for 2 turns, instead of just 1 turn when the Special isn’t maxed out. This is an excellent upgrade, as it extends the period during which enemy Protectors are prevented from gaining buffs like Taunt, making it much harder for them to shield their team and control the flow of battle.

Awakened Special – Clears 1 Vulnerable and all Darkness from all Galactic Council allies. This Awakened upgrade boosts Adam’s synergy with the Galactic Council team, allowing him to remove troublesome debuffs from them.

Ultimate – Increases its damage, but doesn’t add any special effects. The upgrade itself isn’t particularly noteworthy—its main value lies in unlocking access to the Awakened upgrade, which is where the real impact comes from.

Awakened Ultimate – Applies Safeguard to all Galactic Council allies. This Awakened upgrade deepens Adam’s synergy with the Galactic Council team, allowing him to protect them from having their buffs removed in most situations. However, it’s important to note that if opponents can reduce the duration of positive effects on your team, Safeguard won’t help against that—so there are still counters to this protection.

Passive – Adam Warlock will apply Regeneration for 2 turns to the most injured ally every time at the start of his turn. This upgrade isn’t particularly impactful and is fairly insignificant on its own. However, like with the Ultimate, it’s necessary if you want to unlock the Awakened Passive, which is the real reason to invest in this upgrade.

Awakened Passive – At the start of any of his turns, Adam Warlock will apply Regeneration to 2 random Galactic Council allies, giving the team improved sustain throughout the fight. Additionally, when Adam revives, he will clear all negative effects from all Galactic Council allies. This means that if he is eliminated and successfully revived during battle, the entire team will be cleansed of debuffs—provided they aren’t suffering from Trauma. This upgrade further strengthens Adam’s role as a supportive presence for the Galactic Council team.

Basic – When Adam Warlock’s Basic is maxed out, it deals increased damage and applies 2 Bleed to the primary target (up from 1 Bleed). This is a solid damage upgrade that can be helpful in battles. While it’s far from essential, if you have extra T4 Ability materials, it’s worth considering upgrading his Basic for the added damage and utility.

Infographics

About Character

Adam Warlock is one of Marvel’s most complex and powerful cosmic heroes. Created by the Enclave as the perfect human being, he was first known as “Him” before taking the name Adam Warlock. Rejecting the ambitions of his creators, Adam set out on a path of self-discovery that would take him across galaxies and through the very fabric of reality itself.

A central aspect of Adam Warlock’s story is his deep connection to the Soul Gem, which granted him incredible powers over souls, consciousness, and even life and death itself. This bond has made him a key player in some of Marvel’s most significant cosmic sagas, such as the Infinity Gauntlet and Infinity War, where he often found himself battling the likes of Thanos, as well as his own dark alter ego, the Magus.

Adam Warlock is not just defined by his powers, but also by his philosophical nature and strong sense of justice. He constantly grapples with the responsibilities that come with his abilities and seeks a greater understanding of the universe and his place within it. This introspective quality has made him both a powerful leader and a figure of wisdom among cosmic heroes.

As a member of the Infinity Watch, Adam led a team entrusted with guarding the Infinity Gems, working alongside heroes like Gamora, Drax, and others to prevent the misuse of these artifacts. More recently, he has served as a key member of the Galactic Council, where his cosmic awareness and leadership skills help guide the team through crises that threaten the very balance of the universe.

Adam Warlock’s journey is one of growth, sacrifice, and the eternal quest for meaning. Whether leading the Infinity Watch, serving on the Galactic Council, or standing alone against cosmic threats, he remains a symbol of hope and resilience in the Marvel universe.

Adam Warlock is a Support character with a unique set of abilities that allow him to control the battlefield and disrupt opponents. One of his standout features is his Revive mechanic: when enemies manage to take him down, and he revives, he clears all negative effects from his teammates—specifically, those who are members of the Infinity Watch and Galactic Council teams.

Adam can apply Safeguard to his team, granting them crucial protection against enemy debuffs and control effects. Offensively, he is capable of inflicting Ability Block and Stun on enemies, as well as extending the duration of negative effects they are suffering from, making him a potent controller in any fight.

His Special, Ultimate, and Passive abilities all have powerful Awakened upgrades, which greatly enhance his synergy with Galactic Council allies.

Adam Warlock’s Basic is more than just a simple attack. He attacks the primary target and deals 350% damage, providing a strong offensive presence. What makes this move especially valuable is its ability to prolong all existing negative effects on the target—except for Ability Block and Stun—by one turn, keeping crucial debuffs active longer and increasing the pressure on the opponent.

On top of that, Adam Warlock applies two stacks of Bleed, each lasting two turns, which causes the target to take additional damage over time. This blend of direct damage, debuff extension, and ongoing Bleed makes his Basic an effective tool for both wearing down tough enemies and supporting his team’s overall control strategy.

Special can be used right on his first turn and costs 5 Ability Energy. With this move, Adam Warlock attacks the primary target for 500% damage—a very strong single-target hit. In addition to the heavy damage, he applies Ability Block to the primary target for 2 turns, effectively shutting down their Special and Ultimate abilities.

What makes this Special truly powerful is its control over enemy Protectors. Adam applies Ability Block to all enemy Villain Protectors for 2 turns, neutralizing their ability to use key abilities. On top of that, he applies Disrupted to all enemy Protectors for 2 turns, preventing them from using Taunt or protecting their allies.

This attack is Unavoidable, meaning it can’t be dodged or missed, guaranteeing it will land no matter what. With this Special, Adam Warlock is able to immediately pressure and shut down some of the most important enemy characters right from the start of the battle.

When Adam’s Special is upgraded to the Awakened level, it gains an important team utility effect: he will clear 1 Vulnerable and all Darkness from all Galactic Council allies. This upgrade creates strong synergy with the Galactic Council team, allowing them to be much more effective against opponents who can apply Darkness, such as Knull. By removing these negative effects, Adam not only protects his team but also keeps them performing at their best, even against some of the most dangerous debuff-heavy enemies in the game.

Ultimate costs 6 Ability Energy and can be used on Adam’s second turn. At the beginning of this move, he applies Safeguard to himself and all Infinity Watch allies, protecting them from having their positive effects removed and giving the team added security.

The offensive part follows: the primary target takes 420% damage and is Stunned, making them unable to play on their next turn. The attack then chains to one additional enemy within two spaces, dealing 370% damage and also applying Stun. This chain can even hit enemies in Stealth, ensuring that almost no one is out of reach. Additionally, this attack cannot be counterattacked, making it a very safe and reliable way to control the battlefield.

This combination of team protection and powerful crowd control (2 Stuns) makes the Ultimate a standout Ability.

With the Awakened Ultimate, Adam Warlock can apply Safeguard not only to himself and Infinity Watch allies, but also to all Galactic Council allies. This ensures that Galactic Council characters are also protected from having their positive effects removed, further strengthening Adam’s synergy as a Support for the Galactic Council team.

Passive brings a range of powerful effects that boost Adam Warlock and his team throughout the battle. On Spawn, he applies Safeguard and Immunity to himself and all Infinity Watch allies, giving them immediate protection from having their positive effects removed and shielding them from debuffs. He also gains Revive Once, meaning if he’s defeated, he’ll come back with 60% of his maximum health.

When Adam does revive, he receives Deathproof and Defense Up, making him harder to take down again, and he clears all negative effects from himself and all Infinity Watch allies—instantly resetting his side’s status.

At the start of each of his turns, he applies Regeneration for 2 turns to the most injured ally, helping to keep his team healthy over the course of the fight.

With the Awakened Passive, Adam Warlock’s support for the Galactic Council team becomes even stronger. At the start of his turn, he applies Regeneration to two random Galactic Council allies, providing extra healing throughout the battle. Additionally, when he revives, he clears all negative effects not only from himself and Infinity Watch allies but also from all Galactic Council allies. Like his Awakened Special and Ultimate, the Awakened Passive further deepens Adam’s synergy with the Galactic Council team, making him an even more valuable Support in their lineup.

You can find detailed information about Adam Warlock on the Galactic Council team page HERE.

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