Blastaar

Tier List

Villain, Cosmic, Bio, Blaster, Galactic Council, Legendary

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

Iso-8

The optimal Iso-8 Class for Blastaar is Striker, primarily because of his Bomb-Burst mechanic. When Blastaar attacks using his Basic ability, Iso-8/Counter Attack, or Assist (provided Silence isn’t active), he gains +1 Bomb-Burst, up to a maximum of 5. Accumulating Bomb-Bursts enhances the potency of his Special, Ultimate, and Passive abilities. Since both his Special and Ultimate have no cooldown and can be used every turn, it’s most effective to utilize them once he has charged as many Bomb-Bursts as possible. The Striker class accelerates this process, enabling Blastaar to reach the maximum of 5 Bomb-Bursts more quickly.

T4 Priority

P – Passive ability

B – Basic ability

U – Ultimate ability

S – Special ability

Passive – Blastar gains Safeguard for 2 turns upon spawning. In Crucible Offense, when a non-summoned ally uses their Basic Ability, Blastar will fill his Speed Bar by 30% (an increase from 15%). Additionally, in Crucible, if he has Bomb Burst, he will provide +100% Focus to himself and all allies.

Awakened Passive – Boosts him massively during Crucible Offense. If the primary target has Safeguard, his Passive attack reduces the duration of Safeguard by 2, Immunity by 2, and Taunt by 1. Additionally, when he has Bomb-Burst, his Speed Bar cannot be reduced (in any game mode). In Crucible Offense, he gains +20% Speed per Bomb-Burst stack. With 5 stacks, his Speed effectively doubles from 127 to an impressive 254, making him exceptionally fast and efficient in battle.

Basic – Deals more damage, and if Blastaar doesn’t have Silence, he clears all negative effects from himself.

Awakened Basic – In Crucible Offense reduces the duration of Safeguard by 2, Immunity by 2, and Taunt by 1 when the primary target has Safeguard. Additionally, Blastaar gains a 30% fill to his Speed Bar after using his Basic ability in Crucible Offense.

Ultimate – In Crucible Offense, if he has 3 or more Bomb-Burst, the duration of all positive effects on all enemies will be reduced by 3. In any game mode, if he has 5 or more Bomb-Burst, Blastaar gains +50% Crit Chance on his Ultimate attack.

Awakened Ultimate – In Crucible Offense, he gains an additional 30% Drain for the attack if he has 4 or more Bomb-Bursts. Furthermore, if there are 5 or more Bomb-Bursts, he reduces the Speed Bar of all opponents by 30%.

Special – Blastaar receives a significant yet straightforward upgrade. Specifically, he gains Safeguard for 2 turns when he uses his Special ability.

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About Character

Blastaar, also known as the Living Bomb-Burst, is a powerful supervillain in the Marvel Universe. He hails from the Negative Zone, an alternate dimension filled with strange and dangerous phenomena. Blastaar is a member of a warlike race and was once the ruler of his people before being overthrown and exiled. His lust for power and conquest drives him to seek domination over others, often bringing him into conflict with Earth’s heroes.

Blastaar possesses superhuman strength, durability, and endurance, making him a formidable opponent in battle. His most distinctive ability is his capacity to generate explosive concussive blasts from his hands, which can cause massive destruction. These blasts are so powerful that they can tear through solid structures and incapacitate even the most resilient foes. Additionally, his durable physiology allows him to survive in the harsh conditions of the Negative Zone and withstand attacks that would cripple most beings.

Blastaar has frequently clashed with the Fantastic Four, as well as other heroes like the Avengers and the Inhumans. His alliance with fellow Negative Zone villain Annihilus has often made him a key player in larger cosmic conflicts. Despite his brute strength and destructive capabilities, Blastaar’s ambitions often lead to his downfall, as his arrogance and impulsive nature can result in strategic missteps.

Blastaar’s character embodies the chaos and danger of the Negative Zone, making him a recurring threat in Marvel’s cosmic narratives. Whether seeking revenge or attempting to conquer new realms, Blastaar remains a relentless force of destruction, always ready to unleash his devastating powers on anyone who stands in his way.

Blastaar is set to dominate Cosmic Crucible as a formidable offensive Blaster with a powerful kit. His abilities are designed for maximum impact, with no Ability Energy cost for any of them, including his Special and Ultimate attacks. His Basic ability enhances his Speed Bar, removes Safeguard (Awakened), and powers his Bomb-Burst status effect. Meanwhile, his Special ability provides battlefield control, and his Ultimate delivers a devastating blow to opponents. Additionally, Blastaar’s survivability is enhanced with Heals, Barrier, and Drain, making him a challenging adversary to defeat.

Blastaar’s Bomb-Blast ability is powered by Basic. When Blastaar uses his own Basic Ability, he gains a Bomb-Blast. Additionally, whenever any non-summoned ally uses their Basic Ability, Blastaar also gains a Bomb-Blast.

Blastaar’s Ultimate shines in Crucible Offense, where stacking Bomb-Burst grants powerful effects. Each Bomb-Burst adds Piercing to his attack, making it more devastating. With three or more Bomb-Bursts, he reduces the duration of all enemy positive effects by three turns, crippling their buffs. At four Bomb-Bursts, he gains Drain, allowing him to heal based on damage dealt during the attack. At five or more Bomb-Bursts, he achieves critical enhancements: increased Crit Chance for the attack and a significant reduction in Speed Bar for all enemies, leaving them vulnerable and slowing their momentum in battle.

Blastaar’s Basic deals 350% damage to the primary target. If Blastaar is not affected by Silence, all negative effects on him are cleared, and he gains +1 Bomb-Burst, up to a maximum of 5. When used in Crucible Offense, if the primary target lacks Safeguard, all their positive effects are removed. Additionally, Blastaar’s Speed Bar is filled by 5%, the attack gains +500% Extra Focus, and it cannot be dodged.

Awakened Basic ability in Crucible Offense reduces the duration of Safeguard by 2, Immunity by 2, and Taunt by 1 when the primary target has Safeguard. Additionally, Blastaar gains a 30% fill to his Speed Bar after using his Basic ability in Crucible Offense.

In Iso-8/Counter Attack/Assist scenarios, Blastaar performs similarly to his Basic or Awakened Basic attacks. He gains +1 Bomb-Burst, removes negative effects from himself, and on Crucible Offense, receives the same benefits as with his Basic attack. If his Basic is at the Awakened level, Iso-8/Counter Attack/Assist becomes even stronger. In Crucible Offense, if the primary target has Safeguard, it reduces the duration of Safeguard, Immunity, and Taunt. Additionally, after these attacks, Blastaar fills his Speed Bar by +5% (or +30% if his Basic is Awakened).

Special ability is a powerful move with no energy cost. It deals 350% Piercing damage to primary and adjacent targets while stealing 10% of their Max Health and redistributing it to himself, bypassing Heal Block. Additionally, it applies Ability Block to the primary target, grants Safeguard for 2 turns, and heals Blastaar for 40% of his Max Health. However, this healing is reduced by 5% per Bomb-Burst on him, with a minimum of 15% healing.

When used on Crucible Offense, the ability becomes even more impactful:

• Trauma is applied to the primary target.
• If Blastaar has 3 or more Bomb-Bursts, Ability Block is applied to all adjacent targets.
• He and all allies gain a Barrier worth 30% of his Max Health.
• Immunity is applied to himself and all allies for 2 turns.

Blastaar Ultimate is an ability designed for strategic gameplay. It costs no energy and attacks all enemies with an initial 50% Piercing damage. The effectiveness of this attack is significantly enhanced based on the number of Bomb-Burst effects present on Blastaar:

• For each Bomb-Burst, the attack gains an additional +250% Piercing, capped at a maximum of 1250%.
• On Crucible Offense, if Blastaar has 3 or more Bomb-Burst effects, the duration of all positive effects on enemies is reduced by 3 before the attack.
• If Blastaar has 5 or more Bomb-Burst effects, the attack gains an extra +50% Critical Chance.
• After the attack, all Bomb-Burst effects on Blastaar are cleared.

Moreover, enemies defeated by this ability cannot be revived, adding a decisive edge in battle scenarios.

If Blastaar’s Ultimate ability is Awakened and used in Crucible Offense, he gains an additional 30% Drain for the attack if he has 4 or more Bomb-Bursts. Furthermore, if there are 5 or more Bomb-Bursts, he reduces the Speed Bar of all opponents by 30%.

Passive ability provides significant advantages for Blastaar and his team, especially in Crucible scenarios. On Spawn, Blastaar gains Defense Up and Safeguard for 2 turns, ensuring initial durability. When a non-summoned ally performs a Basic Attack, he attacks the primary target with a 175% damage attack plus 20% Piercing, clears all negative effects on himself, and accumulates Bomb-Burst stacks (up to 5) if not Silenced.

In Crucible Offense, his abilities amplify further. If the primary target lacks Safeguard, Blastaar removes all their positive effects, fills his Speed Bar by 30%, and his attack gains an impressive +500% Extra Focus, ensuring a high success rate against resistant opponents. Additionally, while Bomb-Burst is active in Crucible (Offense and Defense), he becomes immune to Slow and Speed Up effects and grants +100% Focus to himself and all allies, enhancing team performance in critical situations.

Blastar’s Awakened Passive boosts him massively during Crucible Offense. If the primary target has Safeguard, his Passive attack reduces the duration of Safeguard by 2, Immunity by 2, and Taunt by 1. Additionally, when he has Bomb-Burst, his Speed Bar cannot be reduced (in any game mode). In Crucible Offense, he gains +20% Speed per Bomb-Burst stack. With 5 stacks, his Speed effectively doubles from 127 to an impressive 254, making him exceptionally fast and efficient in battle.

Blastaar is undoubtedly a formidable character in Marvel Strike Force, particularly shining in Cosmic Crucible Offense, where he stands as the strongest option. However, he does have vulnerabilities that players need to consider. One notable weakness is his susceptibility to Silence, which prevents him from generating Bomb-Burst through any means—whether actively via Basic attacks, Iso-8 upgrades, Counter Attacks, Assists, or passively through his abilities. This makes him less effective against teams like the Fantastic Four (MCU), primarily when Franklin Richards is involved, and poses challenges in Arena battles.

What sets Blastaar apart is his ability to use his Special or Ultimate abilities on any turn, bypassing traditional cooldown limitations. This unique trait makes him highly versatile, especially in game modes like Dark Dimensions and Sagas. In PvP modes, however, his strength lies in offense; on defense, the AI tends to overuse his Ultimate ability, which can be less advantageous.

Overall, Blastaar is a fascinating and impactful character who offers tremendous utility across various game modes. While he may not be perfect in every scenario, his strengths ensure he will have a lasting influence in Marvel Strike Force.

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

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