Black Panther (Civil War)

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Base Attributes

Release Date

May 26th, 2016^[1]

Origin

Marvel Cinematic Universe
First Appearance: Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Victory Animation

Black Panther (Civil War) backflips and flexes.

Abilities

Signature Ability

Panther Habit

Availability

No

Yes (exclusive)

Yes

Yes (exclusive)

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"I am not surprised to see you here, Falcon. Or you, Summoner."

—Black Panther (Civil War)^[src]

Black Panther (Civil War) is a Skill Champion. Being a Skill Champion, he has a Class Bonus against Science Champions, but is weak to Mutant Champions.

Bio[]

The King of the reclusive but technologically advanced African nation Wakanda, King T'Challa's birthright is not only to rule but to don the mantle of the Black Panther, a powerful warrior and symbol to his people. T'Challa will aggressively defend his country and citizens against any threat, no matter how menacing.

Mechanics[]

This version of Black Panther is all about shrugging off his opponent’s blows and then making them regret daring to strike him. This rework gives the player more control over his ability to store up incoming damage and greatly improves his ability to dish it back out.

Stats[]

Max Rating	Max Health	Max Attack
594	2761	173
-	-	-
1576	7336	458
-	-	-
3967	18396	1148
4799	-	-
8005	36885	2301
10660	-	-
13660	62938	3927
18190	-	-
34680	159863	9973
-	-	-

Abilities[]

Reflective Matrix

Black Panther starts each fight with Reflective Matrix active, increasing his Critical Resistance by +X for 10 seconds. Reflective Matrix is paused during the Opponent’s Specials.

Tier	Critical Resistance
	188.89
	205.56
	222.22
	233.33
	250
	305.56

While Reflective Matrix is active, Black Panther gains +X Block Penetration when striking into Blocks that are not Well-Timed.

Tier	Block Penetration
	147.83
	160.87
	173.91
	182.61
	195.65
	239.13

When Black Panther is inflicted with a Stun Debuff while making contact with the Opponent, he consumes his Reflective Matrix to Purify the Stun. Then, if he is not Passively Stunned and the Opponent is not performing a Special Attack, he inflicts a Stun Debuff on the Opponent for 2.5 seconds.
When Reflective Matrix ends, it goes on cooldown for 10 seconds, after which it reactivates the next time Black Panther is struck or Blocks an attack. The cooldown is decreased by up to 50% based on missing Health.

Dev Notes: You’ll immediately notice this Skill champion no longer has Armor Up Buffs, and thus that getting him into his reflective state is much easier and more predictable than before. Similarly, the Stun reflect no longer requires an armor up, but is more easily played around when the matrix is on cooldown, and can also be turned off by Mutants who replace Stun Debuffs with Passives.

Reflect Charges – Max: 75

While Reflective Matrix is active, Black Panther can gain and refresh Reflect Charges. These last for 12 seconds, are paused during Special Attacks, and can be refreshed by Dodging back after landing a non-Combo Ending Attack.
Gain 1 Charge for every X Health lost from being struck or Blocking an attack.

Tier	Health Lost
	55.22
	146.72
	367.92
	737.7
	1258.76
	3197.26

Gain 3 Charges when either Champion performs a Well-Timed Block, plus 5 additional Charges if Blocking a Special Attack or if Black Panther is Defending. Cooldown: 0.15 seconds.
As an Attacker, Reflective Matrix pauses for 10 seconds whenever Black Panther gains a Reflect Charge, reduced by 0.2 seconds for every active Charge.

Dev Notes: This resource still accumulates when T’Challa loses health, but is now primarily accumulated through intentional gameplay by the player. Charges can also be refreshed with incomplete combos, and gaining them regularly lets you hold onto the Matrix, and thus build charges, for longer.

Kinetic Burst

Black Panther can unleash stored Reflect Charges as a Kinetic Burst, dealing X Direct Damage for each Charge. This damage scales with Base Health and is reduced by 20% against Mutant Champions.

Tier	Direct Damage
	27.61
	73.36
	183.96
	368.85
	629.38
	1598.63

As a Defender, deal a Kinetic Burst whenever Black Panther strikes the Opponent with Reflect Charges active.
The final hit of Special Attack 2 deals a Kinetic Burst.
Each hit of a Heavy Attack, or of a Special Attack activated during a Heavy Attack, deals a Kinetic Burst.
After an attack that deals one or more Kinetic Bursts, remove all Charges and consume Reflective Matrix if active, reducing its cooldown by up to 50% based on the remaining duration.

Dev Notes: A defending Black Panther will still unleash stored energy on any hit that strikes the opponent, but Attackers have much more control now. The goal here is to cancel a Heavy Attack into a Special and cash out your charges multiple times across each of those hits.

Signature Ability[]

Panther Habit - Always Active

Black Panther starts each fight with X Reflect Charges.

Tier	Reflective Charges
	4 - 18.02
	4 - 18.02
	4 - 18.02
	5 - 20.07
	5 - 20.07
	5 - 20.07

An upgraded Reflective Matrix grants +X Physical Resistance.

Tier	Physical Resistance
	89.47 - 568.28
	97.37 - 618.42
	105.26 - 668.57
	110.53 - 902.5
	118.42 - 966.96
	144.74 - 1181.84

While Black Panther has at least 10 Reflect Charges, he gains a X% chance to absorb Heavy Attack impacts by consuming 10 Charges to become Passively Unstoppable for 0.75 seconds.

Tier	Impact Absorbption %
	20 - 80.19%
	20 - 80.19%
	20 - 80.19%
	25 - 100.05%
	25 - 100.05%
	25 - 100.05%

Dev Notes: Starting with additional charges is a huge boon to Black Panther’s first damage payout, allowing him to burst down large opponents quickly. The Signature Ability also improves his survivability while the matrix is active and protects him from disruptive Heavy Attacks.

Special Attacks[]

Special 1 - King’s Strength
The King of Wakanda proves his strength to all that might disbelieve his power.

On activation, gain 4 Cleanse Passives for 24 seconds. These Cleanses cannot remove Stun Debuffs.
Gain 4 Reflect Charges on each landed or Blocked hit.
Each hit inflicts a Bleed Debuff dealing X Direct Damage over 10 seconds.

Tier	Direct Damage
	86.5
	229
	574
	1150.5
	1963.5
	4986.5

Dev Notes: The Special 1 is for ramping charges and for Debuff control via the Cleanses. It can also be helpful if having longer, weaker Bleeds active on your opponent is helpful.

Special 2 - Power of Ancestors
Calling upon the spirits of his ancestors grants strength for swift and powerful blows.

Each hit inflicts a Bleed Debuff dealing X Direct Damage over 7 seconds.

Tier	Direct Damage
	155.7
	412.2
	1033.2
	2070.9
	3534.3
	8975.7

These Debuffs gain +10% potency for each Reflect Charge.

Dev Notes: The Special 2 is pure damage. It has more hits than the Special 1, and so deals more Kinetic Bursts, and its Bleed Debuffs can get very large with enough stored charges.

Special 3 - Wakandan Assault
Pinpoint strikes weaken his foes, then T’Challa strikes hard to bring down the enemy of Wakanda.

Activate or refresh Reflective Matrix and pause it for 20 seconds.
Gain 10 Reflect Charges and refresh all Charges.

Dev Notes: A standard “easy button” Special that ramps Black Panther and makes him temporarily easier to play.

Synergy Bonuses[]

Synergy	Partner(s)	Effect(s)
Prodigal Sons		Black Panther: While Blocking Special Attacks, the window in which Reflect Charges can be gained is increased, and there is no cooldown. Gentle: The first time during each of the Opponent's Specials that Gentle performs a Well-Timed Block, gain 1 Muscle Mass. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Friends - Level 3		All Champions: +130 Armor Rating.
Nemesis - Level 3		All Champions: +6% Attack Rating.
Rivals - Level 3		All Champions: +115 Critical Damage Rating.
Skill Domination - Level 3		Skill Champions: +25% Bleed Damage.
Incoming Synergy	Partner(s)	Effect(s)
Cat Scratch Fervor		Synergy Champions: Potency of the Champion’s Bleed Debuffs increases with their Combo Meter, up to +50% increase in potency at 200 Combo Meter. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Enemies - Level 3		All Champions: +155 Critical Rating.
Enemies - Level 3		All Champions: +155 Critical Rating & +3% Attack rating.
Cybernetics Upgrade - Assault		Gamora: +20% Fury & Cruelty Buff Potency All Synergy Champions: +5% Attack Rating. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Friends - Level 3		All Champions: +130 Armor Rating.
Engineering Experts		Hulkbuster: Each Shock Debuff reduces the opponent’s Offensive Ability Accuracy during Special Attacks by 15%. Black Panther (Civil War): Reflect Charges last 2 additional seconds. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Wakandan Insight		Everyone: Vibranium alloys increase Critical Resistance by +12%. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Tribal Warfare		Jabari Panther: Gain an additional Cleanse Passive whenever one would be gained. Black Panther (Civil War): Critical Hits have an 80% chance to inflict a Bleed Debuff, dealing 50% of their Attack in damage over 4 second(s). Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Wakanda Leadership		Killmonger: Starts the fight with 3 of his Indestructible and Counterpunch Charges. Black Panther (Civil War): Well-Timed Blocks grant a non-stacking +30% Fury Passive for 15 seconds. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Increased Firepower		All Champions except Nick Fury: If Nick is alive, when the fight starts he grants his teammates a Firepower Buff doubling their Critical Rating for 10 seconds. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Guardian of Wakanda’s Throne		Okoye: +10% Attack Rating, doubled once the Opponent is brought below 50% Max Health. Black Panther (Civil War): If Okoye is alive, gain Block Proficiency equal to 25% of Critical Rating. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
No Mercy		Sabretooth: Inflicting a Debuff reduces the opponent's Ability Accuracy by 100% for 0.7 seconds. Other Synergy Champions: +30% Offensive Combat Power Rate when hitting opponents that are suffering from a Debuff. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Skill Training		Sentinel: While fighting Skill Champions, gain +1000 Critical Resistance. Solo: Only affects this Champion and does not stack.
Usapho		Synergy Champions: +10% Health and +10% Shock and Bleed potency. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Kingdom of Wakanda		Synergy Champions: Bleed Debuffs inflicted on the Opponent last 30% longer. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Feline Possession		Tigra: Nullify any Unstoppable Buffs while the Opponent is suffering the effects of Rupture. Black Panther (Civil War): Special Attack 1 grants 2 additional Cleanse Passives. Unique Synergy: Does not stack with duplicate synergies.
Teammates - Level 3		All Champions: +5% Perfect Block Chance.

Strengths and Weaknesses[]

Strengths[]

Burst Damage
- Black Panther’s suit is specifically built to absorb incoming energy and unleash it in a furious explosion. Time this explosion correctly and you’ll be rewarded with massive red numbers.

Stun Reflect
- T’Challa doesn’t like getting parried. Attempts to stun him while he’s making contact with the opponent will leave them vulnerable to that counter-attack sooner rather than later.

Bleed
- Those claws aren’t just for show – charged up properly, Black Panther has access to some of the largest bleeds in the game.

Weaknesses[]

Unblockable
- Black Panther is at his best when he can Parry. Having to get out of the way fully limits his ability to ramp.

Bleed Immunity
- Most of his damage is direct bursts, but the Bleeds are significant. Losing them limits his damage reach.

Tempo Disruption
- The timers and pauses are intended to favor the player, but they do have limits. With enough disruption, T’Challa will lose his ramp and have to start over.