From vampire hunter to zombie slayer, Blade is one of the strongest characters you can use in Marvel Zombies mode, provided you set him up with the right build. While the roster is limited, Blade can outperform almost every other hero when optimized correctly.
Best Blade Build
The optimal Blade build focuses entirely on his Ancestral Sword ability, which is his most effective weapon against zombies. Pairing this with Lifesteal ensures Blade stays alive while dealing massive damage quickly. The key is to maintain Bloodline Awakening and spin with the Ancestral Sword to build up Lifesteal, stacking a huge health bar while maximizing damage output.
Best Abilities
Most of Blade’s abilities aren’t crucial in this mode, but it’s still useful to pick the best available:
- Iron Caltrops – Creates a slow zone when shooting his gun, though you’ll rarely use it since the sword is your focus.
- Nocturnal Harmony – Launches an Ankh from the gun to hit enemies, but again, mainly for gun users.
- Lunar Wrath – Enhances damage when using Blade’s ultimate, complementing his sword attacks.
Best Traits
Invest fully in the Ancestral Sword (red) trait path. Avoid the blue Daywalker Dash path, as your priority is maximizing sword damage.
Best Khonshu’s Blessings
Focus on red Blessings (Swift Execution) and purple General Blessings. Blue Blessings can be ignored. Key options include:
- Blade Dance (red) – Allows continuous spinning with the sword for massive damage.
- Sacrifice Sigil (blue) – Chance to generate Ankhs that pull enemies in.
- Moonlight Protection (purple) – Reduces damage taken while spinning in place.
Other recommended Blessings: On the Hunt, Fatal Route, Edge Extension, Sweeping Edge, Vampiric Vitality, Full Moon, Vitality Boost, Power Surge.
Summary
With the right build, Blade becomes nearly unstoppable in Marvel Zombies mode. He excels against tough bosses like Zombie Namor and Zombie Scarlet Witch, making him an excellent choice for players struggling with difficult encounters. Focusing on the Ancestral Sword, Lifesteal, and the right Blessings allows Blade to dominate the battlefield as a true zombie-slaying machine.
