Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order features a expansive roster of iconic superheroes and villains, allowing players to create their dream team. Among the most popular playable anti-heroes is Venom, who brings incredible strength and crowd-control capabilities to the battlefield. Unlocking Venom is a key objective for players looking to enhance their party's offensive potential during early campaign progression.
How to Unlock Venom in Chapter 2
Unlocking Venom in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is a straightforward process tied directly to main story progression. Players encounter Venom during Chapter 2, which takes place in the Raft supermax prison. To add Venom to your permanent roster, you must navigate through the prison outbreak and defeat him in a boss fight.
During the encounter at the Raft, Venom fights alongside Electro, forcing players to manage two powerful threats simultaneously. Once you successfully defeat Venom in this battle, he realizes the threat posed by the Black Order and joins the Alliance. He becomes immediately selectable for your four-hero team right after the mission cutscene finishes.
Venom Combat Playstyle and Abilities
Venom functions primarily as a heavy hitter and tank on any team composition. His abilities focus on area-of-effect attacks, tendril strikes, and high physical damage that can break through enemy stagger bars effectively. This makes him an ideal choice for clearing large groups of foot soldiers and disrupting tough bosses.
In addition to raw power, Venom possesses strong defensive stats that allow him to absorb significant damage in intense encounters. Players who enjoy aggressive, close-quarters combat will find his moveset both satisfying and versatile. Synergy attacks with other Spider-Verse or Anti-Hero characters further boost his damage potential.
Unlocking Venom Costumes and Alternate Skins
Beyond his default appearance, players can unlock unique alternate skins for Venom to customize his look. His iconic Anti-Venom costume can be purchased from the S.H.I.E.L.D. Depot using S.H.I.E.L.D. Tokens earned through gameplay modes like the Danger Room or Gauntlet. Simply navigate to the depot menu to purchase this fan-favorite suit once you have accumulated enough currency.
Another alternate colorway for Venom is obtainable by clearing specific Infinity Trials or completing story milestones on higher difficulties. Checking the Infinity Rift rewards allows you to track progress toward unlocking extra cosmetic variants. These cosmetic options give fans plenty of reasons to keep using Venom throughout end-game challenges.
Building the Best Team Around Venom
To maximize Venom's effectiveness, pairing him with complementary heroes activates valuable team bonuses. Teaming him up with characters like Spider-Man, Miles Morales, or Spider-Gwen activates the Spider-Verse team bonus, granting stat increases to the entire party. Additionally, pairing him with other heavy hitters or anti-heroes further optimizes offensive synergy.
Equipping ISO-8 crystals that boost strength, durability, or health recovery enhances Venom's natural strengths even further. With the right build and team synergy, Venom remains a top-tier combatant capable of tackling the game's toughest Infinity Trials.
