To stop automatic swing targeting in Marvel Rivals, open Settings, choose the input method you use (Keyboard or Controller), open Combat, change the hero selector from All Heroes to Spider-Man, then switch Automatic Swing off in the Hero section. For Venom, select Venom instead and disable Easy Swing. If you play with both keyboard and controller, repeat the change in both menus. This procedure is documented by a December 2024 walkthrough and contemporary guides; menu labels or positions can change in later updates.
What does Easy Swing do in Marvel Rivals?
Easy Swing, called Automatic Swing for Spider-Man, lets the game choose a swing target for you. Turning it off leaves target selection to you, which can make web movement more deliberate when several walls, ceilings, or objects are within reach. The available guides present this as a control preference rather than a guaranteed performance upgrade; some players may prefer the assistance.
Spider-Man’s official character profile describes his web-line swinging but does not document the settings menu, so the instructions below come from the published walkthroughs and guides rather than an official settings manual: Marvel Rivals Spider-Man profile, Max Dalton’s December 2024 walkthrough, Arcader News guide, and NME’s guide.
How do I turn off Automatic Swing for Spider-Man?
The key is to edit Spider-Man’s character-specific Combat settings, not the general All Heroes profile.
- From the main screen, open Settings.
- Select Keyboard or Controller, depending on which control scheme you want to change.
- Open the Combat tab or section.
- Find the hero selector that currently reads All Heroes and change it to Spider-Man.
- Scroll to the Hero section.
- Set Automatic Swing to Off.
Return to a match or the practice area and try a swing. With the option disabled, the game should no longer automatically choose a target for Spider-Man’s swing.
How do I disable Easy Swing for Venom?
Venom uses a different label for the comparable control. Follow the same menu path, but choose Venom in the hero selector and switch Easy Swing off.
- Open Settings from the main screen.
- Choose Keyboard or Controller.
- Open Combat.
- Replace All Heroes with Venom in the hero selector.
- In the Hero section, turn Easy Swing off.
Do not look for Spider-Man’s exact wording while Venom is selected: the guides distinguish Spider-Man’s Automatic Swing from Venom’s Easy Swing.
Why can’t I find the setting?
Most cases come from editing the wrong hero or the wrong input-method menu. Check these points in order:
- Hero filter: The option is character-specific. If the selector still says All Heroes, select Spider-Man or Venom to expose that hero’s control.
- Correct label: Spider-Man’s control is named Automatic Swing; Venom’s is named Easy Swing.
- Input method: Keyboard and Controller have separate settings pages. A change made under one may not alter the other.
- Section: Look under Combat, then the Hero subsection rather than general controls.
- Updated interface: The documented directions come from 2024 material, and later patches may move or rename controls. If the path differs, use the settings search or inspect each Combat subsection for the hero-specific swing option.
Do I need to change the setting for both keyboard and controller?
Yes, if you use both control schemes. The walkthrough specifically advises checking each input menu, because the option is presented under Keyboard and Controller separately.
| Input menu | Hero selected | Setting label | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Spider-Man | Automatic Swing | Switch off |
| Controller | Spider-Man | Automatic Swing | Switch off |
| Keyboard | Venom | Easy Swing | Switch off |
| Controller | Venom | Easy Swing | Switch off |
If you only play with one input method, changing that menu is the relevant action. If the automatic behavior returns after switching devices, inspect the other menu before assuming the setting failed.
What is the difference between Automatic Swing and Easy Swing?
They are hero-specific names for the swing-assistance option described in the guides. The practical distinction is which character is selected when you edit the menu.
| Character | Displayed name | Where to edit it | Effect described by guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spider-Man | Automatic Swing | Settings → Keyboard or Controller → Combat → Spider-Man → Hero | Stops the game from automatically selecting a swing target. |
| Venom | Easy Swing | Settings → Keyboard or Controller → Combat → Venom → Hero | Removes the comparable automatic target-selection assistance. |
There is no evidence in the cited material of one global toggle that controls both heroes. Treat the hero selector and input method as two separate dimensions when checking your configuration.
What changes when automatic targeting is off?
The guides describe the result as greater control over which surface or object receives the swing. You must make the target choice instead of relying on the game to select one automatically, so the setting can feel more precise in crowded areas but less forgiving if you want the quickest available attachment.
Neither the guides nor the official character profile establish a universal advantage, damage increase, movement-speed bonus, or competitive benefit. Choose the setting based on whether you want deliberate target selection or assistance during movement.
When manual targeting can help
- You regularly attach to an unintended nearby surface.
- You want to route swings around corners or toward a specific elevated point.
- You are practicing movement and want your input, rather than automatic selection, to determine the line.
When assistance may be preferable
- You are learning the character’s movement options.
- You value the fastest available swing target over exact routing.
- You find manual selection causes missed swings during hectic fights.
How can I verify that the change worked?
- After switching the option off, leave Settings and enter a practice area or match.
- Use the same input method whose menu you edited.
- Attempt swings near more than one possible surface and observe whether the game still chooses a target without your deliberate selection.
- If the behavior is unchanged, reopen Settings and confirm that the hero selector was not reset to All Heroes and that you edited the correct input menu.
- Repeat the check for the other input method if you alternate between keyboard and controller.
This test checks the setting’s intended behavior without assuming that every location presents identical swingable geometry.
Could an update move or rename the option?
Yes. The available procedural evidence is a December 2024 video walkthrough and guides published around the game’s launch period, not a current official settings reference. A patch can change the location, capitalization, or wording, so use the documented path as a map: open the relevant input menu, enter Combat, select the hero, and inspect the Hero controls.
Community discussions show that players have asked where the option is, but those reports are anecdotal and do not demonstrate a platform-specific defect. If your menu differs, compare the selected hero and input method first rather than assuming the option was removed.
Is there a separate Hold to Swing option?
Arcader’s guide mentions an optional Hold to Swing behavior alongside the hero-specific swing controls. Its availability and exact interaction with automatic targeting can depend on the current interface, so treat it as a separate control: first disable Automatic Swing or Easy Swing, then review any hold-versus-toggle preference shown in the same Hero settings area.
Changing Hold to Swing does not replace selecting the correct hero-specific automatic-targeting option.
What should I do if the setting keeps reverting?
The cited guides do not document a reset bug or a guaranteed persistence rule after patches. Reopen the menu, confirm the hero and input method, and save or leave Settings using the game’s normal confirmation behavior. If the option has moved after an update, search the current Combat and Hero sections again; avoid relying on an old screenshot or video layout.
When reporting a persistent problem to the game’s support channels, record the platform, input method, selected hero, and the exact label shown. Those details distinguish a missing control from a change applied to a different profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does turning off Automatic Swing disable Spider-Man’s web abilities?
The available guides describe the option as target-selection assistance, not as a switch that removes Spider-Man’s web-line abilities. They do not document any change to the character’s basic web attacks or traversal actions beyond choosing a swing target.
Can I disable Spider-Man’s option while leaving Venom’s assistance on?
Yes. The controls are exposed after selecting each hero, and the labels are different. Change Spider-Man’s Automatic Swing entry without changing Venom’s Easy Swing entry if you want different preferences.
Why might the menu look different from a video tutorial?
The clearest walkthrough evidence is from December 2024, and game updates can rearrange settings. Follow the function of the path—input method, Combat, hero selector, then Hero controls—rather than matching every visual element.
Is Hold to Swing the same as Easy Swing?
No. Hold to Swing is a separate input behavior mentioned in one guide. Easy Swing and Automatic Swing refer to automatic target selection, while Hold to Swing governs how the swing command is activated.