Character Abilities

Starless Strike

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Star Throw

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Last Light

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Embrace the Void

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Marvel Strike Force Proxima Midnight’s abilities are designed to make her a powerful and strategic character, especially within the Black Order team. Her skillset revolves around control, debuffs, and synergy with her allies, particularly Thanos and Corvus Glaive.

Basic – Starless Strike: Deals 230% damage (270% with T4), clears 2 positive effects, and has a 50% chance (100% with T4) to get an assist from Corvus Glaive. With Corvus, it can’t be blocked or dodged and can remove up to 4 buffs together.

Special – Star Throw: Starts fully charged, hits for 200% piercing damage and applies Offense Down (1 turn, 2 with T4). Chains to 3 nearby targets for 150% damage and Offense Down. Great for debuffing multiple enemies.

Ultimate – Last Light: Available turn 2, deals 260% (300% with T4) piercing damage, reduces Speed Bar by 25% (50% with T4), and applies Stun and Slow. Can’t be blocked. Grants Thanos the Space Stone and Speed Up once per match if he doesn’t have it.

Passive – Embrace the Void: Gains Speed Up on spawn. Grants Thanos the Space Stone and Speed Up on his turn if he lacks it. Clears Stealth from the most injured enemy each turn. Boosts Focus for Black Order and Thanos by 20% (30% with T4).

Character Overview

Marvel Strike Force Proxima Midnight is a core member of the Black Order, serving as a Villain, Cosmic, Skill, and Controller. Her main role is to support Thanos and apply strategic pressure through her debuffs. Originally introduced via the “Into the Black Order” event campaign, she became widely available after a limited early release. Her lore is deeply tied to Thanos and his quest for the Infinity Stones.

Proxima is known for her high speed, which allows her to act early in battle. This gives her an edge in applying key debuffs and enabling team synergy before enemies can react. Her kit was designed to boost the Black Order’s effectiveness, and her speed-driven control makes her essential to their success in any lineup.

Synergy and Team Role

Marvel Strike Force Proxima Midnight is a pivotal member of the Black Order, and her abilities and synergies are designed to maximize the effectiveness of the team, particularly by supporting Thanos and working alongside Corvus Glaive. As a Controller, Proxima disrupts enemies, applies crucial debuffs, and enables Thanos’s power, making her essential to the team’s strategy.

Proxima Midnight has strong synergy with Thanos, mainly through her Passive – Embrace the Void. This ability grants Thanos the Space Stone and Speed Up on his first turn, ensuring he acts early and uses his powerful abilities. It also gives +20% Focus to all Black Order members, increased to +30% with a T4 upgrade, improving the team’s chances of landing key debuffs especially for Thanos’s special. With Proxima’s support, Thanos can become Empowered, spreading buffs and flipping enemy effects.

She also works seamlessly with Corvus Glaive. A T4 upgrade to her Basic guarantees a Corvus assist, letting them strip up to four positive effects from enemies. Their attacks can't be blocked or dodged when used together, making them reliable against tank-heavy teams. As a Controller, Proxima uses Star Throw to apply Offense Down and Last Light to reduce Speed Bar and apply Stun and Slow. Her Passive also clears Stealth from the most injured enemy, making her a strong counter to stealth-based enemies like Loki and Phoenix in Alliance War.

Proxima’s placement and turn order are important considerations for her effectiveness. Due to her relatively low health, she is typically positioned next to a tank, such as Cull Obsidian, or alongside Thanos, who has a higher health pool. A recommended turn order is for Thanos to go first, followed by Proxima, Thanos again, then Ebony Maw, Corvus Glaive, and finally Cull Obsidian, ensuring that Proxima can maximize her passive synergy with Thanos.

Overall, the Black Order team, with Proxima as a central component, remains strong in War Offense and has been effective at countering teams like Death Seed, Unlimited X-Men, and Gamma in Alliance War. Their mechanics, such as preventing Gamma members from gaining Charge and Thanos clearing Taunt, make them a formidable force. Proxima’s speed and debuffs help the Black Order control the pace of the fight, allowing them to eliminate key threats quickly. However, achieving the full potential of the Black Order requires significant investment in abilities (T4 upgrades) and gear.

In summary, Proxima Midnight’s synergy within the Black Order enhances her role as a Controller, supporting Thanos's dominance and forming a potent duo with Corvus Glaive to clear buffs and control the enemy. Her debuffs and utility make her an indispensable member of the Black Order, crucial for the team’s success across various game modes.

Iso-8 Class Recommendation

The best Iso-8 class for Proxima Midnight is Skirmisher, as it boosts her Focus, helping her land key debuffs like Stun, Slow, and Offense Down. Since she often assists Corvus Glaive, Skirmisher also helps apply Vulnerable more consistently, enhancing team damage and synergy especially with Corvus. This class supports her role as a Controller and maximizes her effectiveness in disrupting enemies.

Raider is a good alternative if Corvus is a Striker, boosting Proxima’s crit chance and damage for a more offensive setup. Striker is also viable, particularly if Corvus is a Raider, focusing on her damage contribution. However, Skirmisher remains the top pick for ensuring debuff reliability and team synergy, making it the most strategic choice overall.

T4 Ability Upgrade Priority

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

Passive – Embrace the Void, upgrade this first. It guarantees Stealth is cleared from the most injured enemy and boosts Focus for all Black Order members and Thanos from +20% to +30%. This makes landing debuffs easier, enhancing the team’s overall control especially useful in Alliance War.

Special – Star Throw, upgrade next. The T4 increases damage and extends Offense Down to two turns on both the primary and chained targets. This weakens enemy damage and improves team survivability, especially in multi-target situations.

Ultimate – Last Light, third priority. The T4 increases piercing damage and doubles Speed Bar reduction from 25% to 50%, delaying enemy turns and improving Proxima’s control over the battle.

Basic – Starless Strike, upgrade last. The T4 guarantees an assist from Corvus Glaive, increases damage, and enables consistent removal of up to four buffs per use when paired with Corvus. It's valuable but less impactful than her other abilities.

Team Placement and Turn Order (within Black Order)

The recommended team placement for the Black Order (left to right) is Cull Obsidian, Thanos, Ebony Maw, Corvus Glaive, and Proxima Midnight. Cull, as the Protector, goes on the edge to absorb hits, with Thanos beside him to soak up splash damage. Corvus should be placed between Ebony Maw and Proxima to benefit from stealth and avoid chain attacks, improving his survivability.

In terms of turn order, Thanos goes first due to Ebony Maw’s passive that fills his Speed Bar by 100%. He receives his buffs on his first turn not on spawn. Proxima Midnight follows, then Thanos takes his second turn with Empowered buffs from the Infinity Stones, including the Space Stone from Proxima, which grants him Speed Up. The rest of the order is Ebony Maw, Corvus, and Cull. This sequence is crucial for activating Thanos’s Empowered state early and maintaining strong team synergy throughout the match.

Strengths

The Black Order is a powerful and versatile team in Marvel Strike Force, excelling across multiple game modes, especially in Arena. Their strength lies in team synergy and mechanics centered around Thanos and the Infinity Stones. When Thanos takes his first turn with at least one Black Order ally, he becomes Empowered, gaining powerful buffs, flipping enemy buffs, and dealing high piercing damage. Each ally grants him a specific stone, enhancing his abilities and transforming him from a Protector into a high-impact damage dealer.

The team excels at control, debuffing, and durability. Proxima Midnight applies key debuffs like Stun and Offense Down, while Ebony Maw controls turn order by reducing enemy Speed Bars and boosting allies'. Corvus Glaive delivers high single-target damage, bypassing Taunt and Stealth, and both he and Proxima can remove enemy buffs reliably. Cull Obsidian serves as a strong tank with Taunt, Deathproof, and self-healing, while Empowered Thanos adds team-wide regeneration. Their combined damage, crowd control, and survivability make the Black Order one of the most dominant teams in the game.

Thanos spreads buffs to allies and flips enemy buffs, while Ebony Maw adds Defense Up, strengthening the team. The Black Order counters meta teams like Death Seed, Unlimited X-Men, Gamma, and Asgardians, using Thanos’s Immunity and Proxima’s stealth-clearing ability.

Early Advantage & Sustain, thanks to Ebony Maw’s passive, Thanos usually goes first, followed by the fast-acting Proxima Midnight, giving early battle control. Ebony Maw heals through his Ultimate and Iso-8 class, while Cull Obsidian and Thanos offer self-healing and regeneration, improving durability.

Synergy & Upgrades:
Corvus Glaive targets the most injured enemy, ignoring Taunt and Stealth, while Proxima clears Stealth with her passive. Skirmisher on Proxima and Striker/Raider on Corvus enhance synergy. T4 upgrades for Ebony Maw, Thanos, and Proxima are vital for top-tier performance, especially in matches where timing is key.

Weaknesses

Despite their power, the Black Order has weaknesses. Proxima Midnight and Corvus Glaive have low health, making them easy targets for splash damage, even with buffs. Proper team positioning is essential Cull Obsidian should be placed in a corner to absorb damage, while Corvus should sit between Ebony Maw and Proxima to avoid chain attacks. Without the right setup, key members can be taken out early.

The team also depends heavily on specific mechanics, especially Ebony Maw’s passive that boosts Thanos’s Speed Bar. Disruptions from teams like New Avengers or in rooms like Reactor can ruin their opening. Long cooldowns, like Maw’s Ultimate, hurt them in extended fights. Outside their synergy, most members underperform only Ebony Maw stands strong solo. Iso-8 class overlaps, reliance on Empowered Thanos, energy placement, and Red Star RNG add to their inflexibility in tough matchups.

Combat Tips and Tricks

The Black Order is a highly strategic team with strong synergies, and utilizing them effectively requires understanding their strengths and how to exploit their unique abilities. After their rework, their offensive potential in War increased significantly, making them a solid option to counter teams like Death Seed, Unlimited X-Men, and even Gamma, especially when positioned and upgraded properly.

When countering Gamma, the key advantage is that She-Hulk, Hulk, and Red Hulk don’t get Charged, limiting their power. Thanos usually goes first thanks to Ebony Maw’s passive and uses his Basic to clear Hulk’s Taunt, then spreads buffs to allies. Focus on eliminating Red Hulk early to reduce Gamma’s threat level significantly.

Black Order performs well in punch-across or punch-down scenarios, especially if Thanos and Corvus Glaive are your strongest. However, punching up against teams like Gamma is risky due to their high sustain. Against Death Seed, Thanos’s Immunity blocks Magneto’s Blinds, and taking out Dark Beast early is key. In War, save Thanos’s Special until after Safeguard expires, especially if Medbay is active.

In mirror matches, timing matters. Have Thanos flip buffs after the enemy’s flip. Proxima Midnight’s speed gives early control with Stun and Slow, and she pairs well with Corvus Glaive to strip buffs and deal focused damage. Cull Obsidian tanks well and deals big damage with his Ultimate if stacked with Deathproof, and Thanos’s Basic clears high-resistance Taunts. Ebony Maw can Ability Block threats like Phoenix when Charged.

Counters

The Black Order is a formidable team, but there are several counters that can be used effectively against them in Marvel Strike Force. One of the most effective counters is the Eternals team, which can overpower the Black Order when used strategically on defense. Similarly, Infinity Watch also poses a strong challenge to the Black Order when defending, with their strong synergy and control abilities making it difficult for Black Order to maintain momentum.

In a mirror match, the Black Order team can counter itself, but the key to victory lies in the timing of Thanos’s Special ability. To ensure success, your Thanos should flip buffs after the enemy Thanos has flipped theirs. This critical timing makes all the difference in securing a win in a Black Order mirror match. Thus, the primary counters to a defensive Black Order team are Eternals, Infinity Watch, and a well-played Black Order team when used strategically.

Conclusion

The Black Order is a powerful and strategic team in Marvel Strike Force, built around a reworked Thanos and his Empowered state. Their synergy allows them to dominate many game modes, particularly against top-tier teams like Death Seed and Unlimited X-Men. Each member brings key strengths: Proxima Midnight controls with speed and debuffs, Corvus Glaive provides stealth damage and assists, Cull Obsidian tanks and deals heavy damage, and Ebony Maw supports with healing and Speed Bar control. Thanos’s ability to gain Infinity Stones makes him a versatile and devastating force.

Despite their power, the team has vulnerabilities. Proxima and Corvus have low health, making them targets for splash damage. Their reliance on key mechanics and long cooldowns—like Ebony Maw’s Ultimate—can leave them exposed. They struggle when punching up against high-sustain teams like Gamma and can be countered by Eternals, Infinity Watch, or in well-timed mirror matches. To maximize their effectiveness, proper placement, turn order, and ability timing especially with Thanos’s Special are essential. With smart investment and strategy, the Black Order remains a top-tier team, but understanding their limits is key to consistent success.

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