Introducing the King of the "Server-Verse"
LeBron James needs no introduction on the basketball court. With 4 NBA championships, 4 MVP awards, and 2 Olympic gold medals under his belt, he has solidified his status as one of the greatest players in history. Now LeBron brings his exceptional versatility, court vision, and leadership to MultiVersus.
As expected, LeBron thrives as an elite passer and playmaker in MultiVersus. His signature perk, “Keep Possession”, grants LeBron and allies gray health when they receive one of his pinpoint passes. This fits perfectly with LeBron’s unselfish playstyle.
But what other perks best complement LeBron’s strengths? I’ve analyzed various potent perk combinations to optimize LeBron’s offense, defense, and support potential. Let’s dive in!
Signature Perk – Keep Possession
LeBron’s signature perk Keep Possession epitomizes his pass-first mentality. Upon catching one of LeBron’s accurate dimes, allies gain a shield of gray health lasting a few seconds. This grants sustainability to continue pressuring opponents.
This perk also synergizes wonderfully with projectile-focused teammates like Velma, Bugs Bunny, and Tom & Jerry. After receiving a LeBron laser pass, they can safely unleash a flurry of attacks.
Meanwhile, Keep Possession rewards LeBron for racking up assists, his specialty. As the offense flows through LeBron, he unlocks his potential as a dangerous triple-double threat.
Perk Loadout #1 – Offensive Scoring
While best known for distributing, LeBron can also pour in points at will. For players who want LeBron as their top scoring option, I suggest pairing Keep Possession with the following perks:
Perk 1 – Make it Rain, Dog!
This perk increases all projectile speed by 20% for LeBron’s squad. LeBron is lethal from midrange and downtown, so faster Basketball and Football shots make him more dangerous. Upgraded velocity also aids allies receiving LeBron dimes.
Perk 2 – I Dodge You Dodge We Dodge
After dodging, LeBron and teammates gain a 3-second 8% movespeed buff. Combined with the projectile speed boost, LeBron can zip around launching rapid fire shots. With Make it Rain increasing long range potency, LeBron becomes near impossible to catch in the open court.
Perk 3 – Wildcat Brawler
Melee attacks explode on hit, dealing extra damage in an area of effect. LeBron has a devastating close range dunk, so this perk lets him posterize full teams after an explosive drive. Paired with his dodge speed boost, enemies struggle to react to LeBron’s rim assaults.
Overall, this build augments LeBron’s scoring arsenal with improved shooting, speed, and dunking. And with Keep Possession sustaining ally health bars, LeBron lifts the offense while also racking up points.
Perk Loadout #2 – Defensive Stopper
LeBron also utilizes his basketball IQ and mobility as an elite perimeter defender. For those who want LeBron locking down opponents, I recommend these complementary perks:
Perk 1 – Hit ‘Em While They’re Down
This perk increases damage against debuffed enemies by 10%. Combining this with LeBron’s Ice To Beat You gives him lethal counters. After using the Basketball to knock airborne foes back, they take bonus damage from LeBron’s ensuing attacks.
Perk 2 – Make it Rain, Dog!
We’re bringing back this projectile speed boost to empower LeBron’s disruption tools. Firing out fast Football and Basketball shots lets LeBron control space and constantly harass evasive foes.
Perk 3 – Shirt Cannon Sniper
With his upgraded shooting velocity, LeBron now gains bonus damage against far away enemies with this perk. He can pressure from a distance or utilize pinpoint passing to set up allies for secure kills.
Through amplified speed, ranged damage, and capitalizing on debuffs, this build allows LeBron to clamp down foes through relentless pressure. His signature perk also grants allies greater sustainability to maintain defensive integrity.
Alternative Signature Perk – Hot Hands
While Keep Possession is likely optimal, LeBron’s alternative signature perk Hot Hands also poses intriguing lineup combinations:
Signature Perk – Hot Hands
After LeBron completes a flashy no-look pass, the Basketball becomes ignited. Then LeBron dunking the fiery ball creates a blazing shockwave that burns nearby foes. This emphasizes showstopping plays fitting LeBron’s highlight reel style.
Perk 1 – I’ll Take That
This perk steals and ignites enemy projectiles. Combined with Hot Hands, LeBron can dish no-look passes to allies, then steal incoming enemy attacks. After weaving these projectiles back to LeBron, his ignited dunk finishes the sequence with an explosive bang.
Perk 2 – That‘s Flammable, Doc!
Similar to the combo mentioned above, this perk allows allies to ignite enemies after striking them with projectiles. LeBron’s no-look passes set up teammates to scorch opponents with upgraded attacks, then LeBron’s dunks create fiery eruptions.
Perk 3 – Wildcat Brawler
We’re bringing back the extra melee damage shockwaves to further boost LeBron’s ignited dunks. Imagining posterizing full teams with magnificent rim-rocking slams surrounded by fire is simply majestic.
This perk set emphasizes flair and showmanship, perfectly matching LeBron’s highlight factory playing style. Allies can also leverage LeBron’s playmaking to pull off fancy combos.
Leveling Up Unlockable Perks
Finally, as LeBron levels up through match experience, he gains access to additional versatile perks further expanding his toolbox:
Level 2 – Coffeezilla: Drink coffee to gain a brief major movespeed boost. Keep Possession combos nicely here, allowing LeBron and caffeinated allies to zoom around firing off passes.
Level 3 – Make it Rain, Dog!: We’ve already highlighted this fantastic projectile speed buff.
Level 5 – Leg Day Champ: Gain increased jump height after hitting an aerial attack. Pairs awesomely with Triple Jump to let LeBron soar for epic aerial finishes after dimes to allies.
Level 7 – Painted Target: Projectiles home in on recent victims of melee attacks. After LeBron drives and dunks through enemies, his Basketball and Football can now track those dazed foes.
Level 8 – Triple Jump: Yet another mobility enhancement, granting LeBron an extra jump after aerial hits. Combined with Leg Day Champ and Coffeezilla, LeBron reaches never-before-seen hangtime for radical dunks.
Level 10 – Hit ‘Em While They’re Down: As explained previously, this perk gives LeBron monstrous counters after debuffing staggered enemies.
In Summary: Fine-Tuning the King of the "Server-Verse"
Regardless of your preferred playstyle, LeBron’s toolkit houses diverse strengths primed for optimization through MultiVersus’ sharp perk system. Keep Possession fuels LeBron and teammates with excellent utility for sustain and playmaking vision.
Stacking projectile, movespeed, melee, or aerial perks allows for creative customization catered to scoring, defending, dishing, or dunking dominance. LeBron also unlocks incredibly well-rounded perks through leveling to augment these specialized builds.
While there’s no singular “best” perk loadout, understanding and accentuating LeBron‘s primary attributes is crucial. Ultimately, optimizing LeBron‘s talents in MultiVersus requires embracing the mentality that made him an all-time great on the hardwood: the consummate teammate and champion determined to raise the competitive spirits of everyone around him.
Now get out there and start crafting basketball magic with The King! What will be your go-to perk combinations?
