Jeff the Land Shark is part of an extensive and growing list of characters in Marvel Rivals. This is a newer character to the Marvel Universe but one that has become an instant fan-favorite. His wide array of outfits in the comics makes him one of the most lovable characters ever. In the game, don’t let his cute exterior fool you. He is one of the best support characters in the game. Here is a full breakdown of his skills and abilities in Marvel Rivals. 

Jeff the Land Shark Marvel Rivals Stats And Basics

• Class: Strategist
• Health: 250
• Movement: 6 m/s

Jeff the Land Shark has two normal moves, only one of them being an attack. Joyful Splash rapid-fires healing projectiles for allies. His normal attack, Aqua Burst, creates a spell field in which enemies can get caught. This character is mostly built around supporting those around you. You will likely find yourself switching between these two moves depending on what the needs are at that moment. Here is a breakdown of his normal moves.

• Joyful Splash
  • Description: Using this ability, Jeff the Land Shark can splash a wave of water towards allies, which can heal them
  • Casting: Rapid-fire, delayed projectile
  • Projectile Speed: 100m/s
  • Healing Amount: 150/s
  • Fire Rate: 20 rounds per second
  • Ammo: 100
• Aqua Burst
  • Description: This is his main attack, allowing him to strike opponents with high-speed water bullets. He can fire 12 bursts before needing a quick reload.
  • Casting: Single-cast projectile with delayed impact that also generates a spell field
  • Damage: Projectile Damage: 25 damage per round, Spell Field Damage: 40 damage per cast
  • Range: 3m spherical radius
  • Damage Falloff: Falloff begins at 1m, decreasing to 50% at 3m (projectile damage has no falloff)
  • Projectile Speed: 100m/s
  • Fire Rate: 1.75 rounds per second
  • Ammo: 12
  • Critical Hit: no

Abilities

Jeff the Land Shark will mostly be used as a healer for your team. He has many powerful healing abilities, including Joyful Splash. Simply using that normal will do the trick in many cases. Combining Healing Bubble and Hide and Seek means you can swim around, popping up to offer healing and then diving back to safety. Don’t discount how his passive, Oblivious Cuteness, can keep him alive longer, meaning you can stay in the fight. Here is a full breakdown of all his abilities.

• Oblivious Cuteness
  • Description: When Hide and Seek is activated, this adorable hero takes less damage from critical shots than in his normal position
  • Casting: Passive
  • Critical Hit Damage Reduction: 50%
• Healing Bubble
  • Description: Jeff the Land Shark can push out healing bubbles (six at a time) that recover health and speed for both teammates and himself when collected, while also launching nearby enemies into the air. Alternatively, he can target allies with a gigantic healing bubble
  • Casting: Summons
  • Special Effect: Touching the bubble will immediately activate its effect and will knock back nearby enemies
  • Healing Amount: 85
  • Healing Boost: 15%
  • Movement Boost: 60%
  • Buff Duration: 4s
  • Duration: 180s
  • Cooldown: 6 charges, with each charge taking 6s to recharge
• Hide And Seek
  • Description: He can hide below the surface, moving quickly with only his dorsal fin exposed. While submerged, he passively heals himself and can even crawl on walls to get around
  • Casting: Instant
  • Special Effect: During the dive, gain Unstoppable, healing over time, and a Movement Boost, while Jeff’s hitbox is reduced
  • Movement Boost: 60%
  • Healing Amount: 35/s
• New Friends (Team-Up Ability)
  • Description: A fun hero combo ability: Jeff the Land Shark and Rocket Raccoon can climb onto Groot’s shoulders (one at a time). This allows both of them to take less damage and attack foes from above
  • Casting: Targeted
  • Range: Up to 12m
  • Damage Reduction: 35%
• Frozen Spitball (Team-Up Ability)
  • Description: When playing with Luna Snow and Namor, she will release ice energy into both heroes. This will transform the Aqua Burst ability, allowing Jeff the Land Shark to hit enemies with rapid frozen spitballs
  • Casting: Single-cast projectile with delayed impact that also generates a spell field
  • Special Effect: Aqua Burst will be replaced by Frozen Spitball. When Frozen Spitball hits an enemy or the environment, it will create an area that slows down enemies. Enemies within this area will experience a slowing effect
  • Damage: Projectile Damage: 30; Spell Field Damage: 40
  • Range: 5m spherical radius
  • Slow Rate: 15%
  • Slow Duration: 3s
  • Damage Falloff: No falloff
  • Projectile Speed: 100m/s
  • Fire Rate: 1.75 rounds per second
  • Ammo: 12
  • Critical Hit: No
  • Team-Up Target: Luna Snow

Ultimate

Jeff the Land Shark’s ultimate, It’s Jeff!, takes a long time to charge. However, when it is ready, it is one of the most devastating in the game. Problamatic enemies can simply be removed from the battlefield for a short time, allowing your team to turn the tide of battle. One thing to be careful of is that this ability also devours allies. If you aren’t careful, your allies can get thrown in the wrong direction with your enemies.

• Description: Jeff dives, using his Hide and Seek ability for a short time before gulping up all allies and enemies nearby. After six seconds, he spits out allies and high-HP enemies while the lower-HP allies get digested
• Casting: Targeted
• Special Effect: After swallowing allies and enemies, Jeff will deal damage to enemies and heal allies for the duration of the effect, during which they will also benefit from Hide and Seek
• Range: 10m radius,5m high cylindrical spell field
• Damage: 25/s
• Healing Amount: 225/s
• Duration: 6s
• Energy Cost: 4000

Strategies

Jeff the Land Shark is a popular character for a reason. Keeping your team alive is essential to success in Marvel Rivals. Yes, you need high-damage dealers and tanks that can soak up attacks, but giving your allies extra health is essential to any victory. This character can move around the map easily, healing allies and himself. You can stay in the thick of battle rather than having to retreat constantly to make sure you don’t die prematurely.

There are a few things to watch out for. This character is weak against flying characters. While he is in his Hide and Seek ability, he can still be damaged. Enemies in the air can easily track Jeff, making his healing frenzy less effective. The aforementioned ultimate issue is also something to watch, as spitting your allies over the edge is not a recipe for success.

Final Thoughts

Jeff the Land Shark can be one of the best support characters in the game. While he is a strategist, he can also act as a duelist at times, given the range of Aqua Splash. Swim around, heal your allies, and splash your way to victory!