Why Marvel Rivals' Knull could become the game's most powerful antagonist

Summary

• Knull could surpass Doom as Marvel Rivals' antagonist due to his cosmic powers that spread across galaxies.
• Knull targets Groot for his restorative powers, aiming to create an unstoppable force out of the heroes as well.
• The battle between Doom and Knull in Marvel Rivals isn't just about power but also about emotional resonance with fans.

In Rivals of wonder' attempts to be much more than a hero shooter, at the heart of its gameplay is a story centered around a catastrophic event called “Timestream Entanglement”. This event was caused by a clash between Doctor Doom and his 2099 counterpart, who have conflicting opinions about who is the rightful owner of the mantle of Doom and the future of their homeland, Latveria. In this clash, a series of timelines were severed and forced to merge, creating Chronoverse that sees an army of heroes and villains now with the choice to continue in their conflict with each other or pursue the greater good. While Doom and its 2099 counterpart are definitely the reason behind Timestream Entanglement Rivals of wonderHowever, another Marvel antagonist may end up being more powerful than even him: Knull.

Every character inside Rivals of wonder it has a story, and that story ultimately plays into the game's overarching narrative. Knull's key character Rivals of wonder The story is Groot, who Knull believes holds the key to multiversal domination. Unfortunately, if Knull manages to get his hands on Groot, he could not only see the collapse of planets but entire galaxies, as Knull's power is inherently cosmic in nature, unlike Doom's. This is what could ultimately lead to Knull surpassing Doom as Rivals of wonder's greatest antagonist, and would likely pose an unstoppable threat if his plan succeeded.

Why Knull could become the most powerful antagonist of Marvel Rivals

Unlike Doom, Knull's potential for destruction extends to galaxies

Ultimately, whether Knull or Doom ends up being the more powerful antagonist depends not on the strength of their power, but on the extent of their power. Unlike Doom, Knull's powers are inherently cosmic. Doctor Doom is incredibly intelligent and immensely powerful, but his power often operates only in planetary contexts. Knull, on the other hand, is powerful not necessarily for the direct physical damage he can cause, but above all for the ability he has to subjugate and corrupt living beings from the inside. Just as a contagious virus is capable of spreading between hosts, Knull can easily spread his influence across entire galaxies if he can get his hands on the right host.

Knull wants to corrupt Groot's regenerative power in Marvel Rivals

Apparently, inside Rivals of wonder', Knull has his sights set on one of Marvel's most beloved characters: Groot. Knull believes that Groot's life-giving and restorative powers will give him an unstoppable advantage in dominating the multiverse, should he be able to corrupt Groot. Groot's regenerative abilities combined with Knull's symbiotic essence would potentially create a force so deadly that even Marvel's greatest heroes and heroines would be hard-pressed to oppose. Doom would find it difficult to overpower Knull as well, as the longer his newfound power goes unchecked, the harder it will be to reverse what he started.

Ultimately, whether Knull or Doom ends up being the more powerful antagonist depends not on the strength of their power, but on the extent of their power.

By corrupting Groot, Knull would even become a powerful antagonist beyond the game itself, as Groot's corruption would resonate emotionally with fans on a level that many other characters in the Marvel universe are unlikely to achieve. Doom is certainly an iconic Marvel villain, but the main threat he poses is to the Marvel heroes and heroines who oppose him. However, Knull poses a threat to players themselves, especially those who have allowed Groot to rise to the top of the list of their favorite Marvel characters.

With the potential for Knull to leave a devastating mark, not only on the Marvel Universe but also on its fans, Rivals of wonder is shaping up to deliver a narrative that may have a more lasting impact than it initially appears. Ultimately, the battle between Knull and Doom for the title Rivals of wonder'The most powerful antagonist depends not solely on their individual abilities but on how those abilities resonate in the game's story. Doom may be the main architect behind it Rivals of wonder' Timestream Entanglement, but Knull waits shrewdly in the wings with his sights set on one of Marvel's most beloved characters, whose corruption could potentially spell the end of Doom himself.