Patriot

Hero| Global| Bio| Brawler| Liberty| Anniversary Elite

The grandson of super-soldier Isaiah Bradley, Eli Bradley picked family’s legacy of defending the helpless by joining the Young Avengers as the star-spangled Patriot.

Character Abilities

Patriotic Punch

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American Rush

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Star Spangled Slam

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Red, White, and Blue

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Marvel Strike Force Patriot is a powerful damage dealer and support for the Liberty team, especially in Alliance War. His kit centers on synergy with Taunt, providing strong damage, team buffs, and enemy debuffs.

Basic Ability – Patriotic Punch deals single-target damage and applies Bleed at higher levels. Prioritize upgrades to his Special, Ultimate, and Passive for greater impact.

Special – American Rush hits all enemies with Piercing damage, applies Defense Down, heals Liberty allies, and gains guaranteed crits against Taunting enemies in War ideal for weakening enemies and sustaining the team.

Ultimate – Star Spangled Slam removes Barriers, deals AoE Piercing damage, applies Bleed and Offense Up, and clears Death Proof. In War, it grants Speed Bar on kills and guarantees crits on Taunting enemies.

Passive – Red, White, and Blue automatically applies Taunt, blocks Stealth and Heal on taunting enemies, and boosts Focus early in battle. It also flips negative effects to positive and ensures hits on taunting enemies by removing their Dodge Chance.

T4 Priority

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Recommended T4 order: Passive > Ultimate > Special > Basic.

Mastering the Liberty Team with Patriot

Patriot is the cornerstone of the Liberty team in Marvel Strike Force, built for dominance in Alliance War. His kit focuses on applying Taunt, flipping negative effects, and dealing heavy damage especially against taunted enemies. His passive ability applies Taunt to multiple enemies, reduces their Dodge Chance, blocks Stealth and Healing, and flips debuffs into buffs when Liberty allies attack.

Patriot’s Special and Ultimate deal strong Piercing damage, with +100% Crit Chance in War against taunted foes, making him both a top support and damage dealer. Raider ISO-8 is ideal to boost his crit potential. His passive also grants +5,000 Focus to Liberty allies before his first turn, helping land debuffs early.

For War, prioritize T4 upgrades to Patriot’s Passive, then his Ultimate and Special for maximum impact. The Liberty team excels against squads like Absolute Force, A.S.T.R.O., and Maestro-led teams, but may struggle against high AoE damage or anti-Taunt counters.

Mastering Patriot and his synergies unlocks the full strength of the Liberty team, making them a reliable threat on both War offense and defense.

Iso-8 Recommendations for Patriot

Raider is the best Iso-8 class for Patriot, boosting his Critical Hit Chance and Damage perfect for his Piercing Special and Ultimate attacks. In War, these abilities gain +100% Crit Chance against taunted enemies, making crits almost guaranteed and maximizing Raider’s value.

While Skirmisher can help land debuffs at lower star levels, Raider becomes the clear choice as Patriot’s stars and Focus increase. Raider enhances his damage output and fully supports the Liberty team’s Taunt-based strategy.

Acquiring Patriot and Building Him Up

Acquiring Patriot:
Patriot can be unlocked through in-game offers, orbs, and events during his release. Look for increased Red Star drop rates, special orbs (675 Power Cores each), and potential shard rewards from Avengers Tower or Liberty-themed events. Battle Pass and web store offers may also include his shards.

Building Patriot:
Focus on upgrading his Passive, then Ultimate and Special. Equip the Raider Iso-8 class to boost crits, especially in War. Use Skirmisher at lower star levels if more Focus is needed. Boost his Red Stars during early drop-rate windows for better stats.

To maximize his impact, level and gear his Liberty teammates like War Machine and Peggy Carter as Patriot thrives in a fully built Liberty team, especially in Alliance War.

General Strategies and Tips for Using Patriot

Patriot excels in Alliance War, especially when paired with the Liberty team. His passive Taunt application controls enemy targeting, protecting allies and setting up his high-damage abilities. Against taunted enemies, he gains 100% Crit Chance on Special and Ultimate in War and reduces their Dodge by 100%, making him both disruptive and deadly.

His kit includes key debuffs like Stun, Trauma, and Ability Block, and his passive also flips a negative effect from Liberty allies on successful attacks, boosting team durability. His +5,000 Focus at battle start ensures debuffs land effectively.

To maximize Patriot, upgrade his Passive first, followed by his Ultimate and Special. Use the Raider Iso-8 for extra Crit synergy, though Skirmisher may suit lower-star versions. He’s best used with Captain Sam, War Machine, Peggy Carter, and Falcon, especially against teams like Absolute Force and A.S.T.R.O. With smart matchups and timing, Patriot becomes a powerful force in Alliance War.

Conclusion

Patriot is a damage-focused Brawler built for the Liberty team, with a strong emphasis on Alliance War. He can be unlocked through various means, including release offers, Red Stars, events, orbs, and the battle pass.

To get the most out of him, prioritize T4 upgrades in his Passive, then Ultimate and Special. Use Raider Iso-8 for increased Crit synergy with his War bonuses. Patriot’s strengths lie in applying Taunt, dealing high damage to taunted enemies, and flipping debuffs to sustain the Liberty team.

He performs best with Liberty allies like Captain Sam and Peggy Carter, and excels against specific enemy teams in War. Smart investments in Patriot and his team can significantly boost your War performance, making him a key offensive asset.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)