Everything You Need to Know About Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals brings together legendary heroes and rising champions—and in the mystical corner of the Marvel Universe, that spotlight now shines on Lin Lie, the current Iron Fist. While longtime fans may recognize Danny Rand as the iconic bearer of the Iron Fist, the torch has passed. Lin Lie, once known as the Sword Master, now carries the legacy of K’un-Lun as a new kind of Living Weapon.

With a mix of traditional chi techniques, swordsmanship, and raw spiritual energy, Lin Lie’s Iron Fist is unlike anything we’ve seen before. In Marvel Rivals, he plays as a hybrid melee fighter, combining fluid martial arts, powerful strikes, and blade-based combos for players who crave precision, speed, and mysticism.

This article explores Lin Lie’s rise as Iron Fist, the legacy of the role, and how his unique powers translate into gameplay.

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Who Is Iron Fist?

For decades, Danny Rand defined what it meant to be the Iron Fist—a warrior chosen by K’un-Lun to wield the power of Shou-Lao the Undying. But after losing his chi and severing his connection to the dragon, the title passed to someone new.

Enter Lin Lie, a young hero originally introduced as Sword Master. After the destruction of his mystical sword, the Sword of Fu Xi, Lin Lie was drawn to K’un-Lun, where he inherited the mantle of Iron Fist—a reluctant champion driven by grief, guilt, and the burden of living up to a legendary name.

Now, Lin Lie carries both the remnants of the sword’s magic and the Iron Fist’s chi, creating a volatile but powerful fusion of abilities.

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Character Lore

Lin Lie: From Sword Master to Iron Fist

Originally a college student searching for his missing brother, Lin Lie’s life was upended when he discovered he was the chosen wielder of the Sword of Fu Xi, a powerful weapon tied to ancient Chinese mythology.

As Sword Master, he battled demonic forces, joined the Agents of Atlas, and fought alongside heroes like Shang-Chi and Amadeus Cho. But during a battle against dark forces, his blade shattered—and in the aftermath, he was transported to K’un-Lun, wounded and desperate.

Though untrained in its traditions, Lin Lie was granted the power of the Iron Fist, forming an unstable bond between the broken sword’s energy and Shou-Lao’s chi. His journey is now one of healing, balance, and redefining what it means to be Iron Fist.

The Legacy of Danny Rand

Danny Rand, the most well-known Iron Fist, serves as both a mentor and a looming shadow over Lin Lie. His past heroics, discipline, and connection to K’un-Lun make him the standard Lin Lie is constantly measured against—but rather than mimic Danny, Lin is carving his path, fusing martial arts with ancient magic and emotion-fueled power.

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Iron Fist’s Powers and Abilities 

Chi-Fueled Martial Arts

Lin Lie can focus the chi of Shou-Lao into his fists to deliver devastating energy-infused strikes. His Iron Fist manifests as fiery green energy, capable of breaking magical barriers, knocking back enemies, and disrupting spells.

Sword of Fu Xi (Shattered)

Though broken, the magical remnants of Lin Lie’s sword still manifest in battle, forming energy blades that augment his combos. These sword constructs can strike from mid-range and add elemental effects to Iron Fist’s attacks.

Enhanced Agility & Reflexes

Trained in K’un-Lun and by previous masters, Lin possesses superhuman speed, balance, and flexibility. His movement is fluid and reactive, allowing him to evade attacks and close gaps quickly.

Spiritual Duality

Lin’s power is unstable but growing—he struggles with conflicting energies, but when he achieves balance, he can tap into both Fu Xi’s magic and Shou-Lao’s chi, unleashing incredible bursts of energy.

Iron Fist’s Story in Marvel Rivals

Lin Lie began as the Sword Master, wielding the mystical Sword of Fu Xi in battles against ancient evils, but his destiny took a new path when he was chosen by the dragon Shou-Lao to inherit the power of the Iron Fist. Now protector of K’un-Lun, Lin Lie finds himself caught in a cosmic crisis after the Timestream Entanglement causes the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven to merge prematurely. As the other Immortal Weapons vanish, Lin Lie is left alone to guard K’un-Lun — questioning his legitimacy and the mysterious power in his hands, as fragments of his shattered sword remain embedded in his body.

His search for answers leads him to pursue the Prince of Orphans, who has stolen a fruit from the sacred Tree of Immortality to save an ailing infant. Their chase takes Lin Lie into a transformed realm — once the Eighth City, now a refuge rebuilt by a shadowy figure named Dizang. As ancient gods and cosmic forces wage war across timelines, Lin Lie chooses compassion over punishment, offering aid to the Prince and embracing a new path as both warrior and protector. With Dizang's cryptic warning and a world out of balance, Lin Lie begins his true training — not just to wield power but to lead with wisdom, heart, and courage.

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Essential Iron Fist Comics

Whether you’re following Lin Lie or looking to understand the legacy he inherits, here are some must-read Iron Fist comics:

Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon (2021) by Larry Hama & David Wachter

• This explores the end of Danny Rand’s time as Iron Fist, setting up the power’s eventual transition.

Iron Fist (2022) by Alyssa Wong & Michael Yg

• This story introduces Lin Lie as the new Iron Fist, diving into his struggle to balance his past as Sword Master with his new mystical role.

The Immortal Iron Fist (2006–2009) by Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction & David Aja

• This is a defining run for Danny Rand, establishing the mythology of the Iron Fist legacy, including past wielders, K’un-Lun’s politics, and epic martial arts battles.

Agents of Atlas (2019) by Greg Pak

• Lin Lie appears as Sword Master and builds his heroic foundation before becoming Iron Fist.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1978–1986)

• For readers curious about Danny Rand’s iconic partnership with Luke Cage and the legacy Lin Lie now stands in the shadow of.

Lin Lie is more than just the next Iron Fist—he’s a new kind of warrior, blending discipline with emotion and tradition with innovation. In Marvel Rivals, he offers a fluid, high-energy melee experience, rewarding players who master his combo system and balance between chi and magic.

Whether he’s striking with the power of Shou-Lao or slicing through enemies with spectral blades, Lin Lie proves that the legacy of Iron Fist is alive—and evolving.