Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite Tips - Which Infinity Stone Is Right For You?
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Power of the Stones.
There's a new mechanic in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite focusing on items called Infinity Stones, which provide your team with special effects that. Each provide different tactical advantages that can be used to create special set ups for combos. Here's what you need to know about each of the game's Infinity Stones, their differences, and which one might be right for you. And if you'd rather watch our tips in video form, here's our guide to Infinity Stones in movie form.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. For more thoughts on the game, check out our MvC review, and be sure to check back soon for our final review. And if you're curious what others thought about the game, read our review roundup.
For more on how to better play Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, check out our in-depth guides below:
Infinity Surge and Infinity Storm: What’s the difference?
Each infinity Stone has two abilities: the Infinity Surge and Infinity Storm. The Surge is achieved from a simple press of L1 or LB. The Infinity Storm activates by pressing L1 and R1 or LB and RB simultaneously. The Surge builds your Infinity Meter, while the Storm burns all of it. The Surge is the more powerful effect and can completely turn the tide of battle. For instance, the Power Stone's Surge knocks your opponent back in order to extend a combo, while the Storm raises all attack power and causes every hit to knock your opponent backward. Infinity Storm can be activated when the meter is at least 50% full.
Mind Stone
Strategy: This stone is best for experts who know their character's three levels of Hyper Combos. It recharges very fast, so it's an easy way to get a Level 4 meter right after using a Hyper Combo.
- Infinity Surge: Throw attack that renders the enemy immobile
- Infinity Storm: Hyper Combo gauge rises continuously
Soul Stone
Strategy: This is a great stone to use for beginners, and it doesn't really matter which character you use. Every character is a good fit for the Soul Stone. With double the offense on the screen, you can now dish out some serious damage. Hyper Combos work for both characters. The best time to use this stone is when you have a full HC meter and when one of your teammates is already down. That way, you can unleash your strongest Hyper Combo and do twice the damage.
- Infinity Surge: Far-reaching attack that leeches the enemy's vitality
- Infinity Storm: Revive a fallen partner and rush the opponent, fighting as one
Reality Stone
Strategy: The Reality Stone is a good stone for slow characters, or ones that don't have great projectiles. Most characters have projectiles, but the Reality Stone can help further mix up attacks. The Reality Stone can be overwhelming to opponents and very difficult to defend against.
- Infinity Surge: Launches an energy burst that homes in on the enemy
- Infinity Storm: Unleashes a different elemental attack depending on the button pressed.
Time Stone
Strategy: A rare case where the Infinity Surge may be more useful than the Infinity Storm. This is a great stone to use for slow characters. The Surge allows characters to quickly dash toward your opponent. It even goes through projectiles, and can teleport you to the other side of your opponent. It makes slow characters surprisingly nimble. The best part: there's no cooldown, so you can zip around using the Surge as much as you want. Your opponent can't hit when he or she can't see.
- Infinity Surge: Move a set distance at super speed
- Infinity Storm: Enables quick comboing into other attacks when you land a hit. Raises Active Switch Speed
Space Stone
Strategy: The Space Stone is one of the best stones in the game. When Storm is active, your opponent can't move out of the force cage and can't tag in their partner. This is best to use against fast characters who use range to their advantage. It's not a bad choice to use this gem if you're playing as a slow character. The Infinity Surge brings your opponent to you, and the Storm ability allows slow characters to close the distance.
- Infinity Surge: Draws the enemy toward you
- Infinity Storm: Seals the enemy in a force cage, restricting their movements
Power Stone
Strategy: Like the Soul Stone, the Power Stone is a good fit for pretty much every character in the game. More power is always a good thing in Infinite, especially when you need to finish off an opponent who just won't go away. I prefer to pair it with slow, but already strong characters to make their strength truly devastating. Thanos, Nemesis, Hulk, Dormammu, and Captain America can all benefit from the awesome force of the Power Stone.
- Infinity Surge: Powerful attack that launches the enemy backward
- Infinity Storm: Raises attack power, and every hit smashes the enemy backward