Jeff the Land Shark, Marvel’s most unexpectedly terrifying four-legged menace, has sparked heated debates within the Marvel Rivals community.
Since the game’s launch, Jeff has left a trail of frustrated players in his wake, with many demanding nerfs to his powerful kit. However, his co-creator, Kelly Thompson, has a simple response for those struggling to counter him: get better.
Jeff the Adorable Menace
At first glance, Jeff the Land Shark appears to be nothing more than an adorable, pint-sized companion. But for those who have faced him in Marvel Rivals, he’s anything but cute. With a notoriously disruptive ultimate ability and an aggressive play style that can swing matches in his favor, Jeff has become one of the most frustrating characters to deal with.
For weeks, players have voiced concerns about his overwhelming presence, with some calling for heavy nerfs. Whether it’s his ability to disrupt fights with ease or his knack for surviving longer than expected, many in the community believe Jeff simply has too many advantages.
Kelly Thompson Responds: “I think they should get better at the game”
In an interview with Polygon, Kelly Thompson, who co-created Jeff the Land Shark alongside Daniele Di Nicuolo, addressed the growing complaints from Marvel Rivals players. When asked about Jeff’s frustrating abilities, Thompson had a blunt but humorous take on the situation.
“What they call annoying, I call a skills issue”, she said, laughing.
Thompson doubled down on the sentiment, making it clear that Jeff’s strengths are simply part of the game and that players need to adapt.
“I think they should get better at the game. Sounds like a skills issue to me, if my boy is beating your *** every night.”
While she acknowledged that Jeff’s ultimate is strong, she believes it’s just another challenge for players to overcome.
“I mean, listen, he has an incredibly powerful ult; just accept it, become zen about it. Everyone’s got upsides and downsides, right?”
For months, Marvel Rivals players have been calling for Jeff to get nerfed.
they should make an mvp screen where he gets hanged https://t.co/CjMkmS5z2N
— men lover (@MenLover221) December 16, 2024
Is Jeff Really That Overpowered?
Despite the initial uproar over Jeff’s abilities, some players have since discovered effective ways to counter him. While his kit can be frustrating, many argue that he isn’t even among the top-tier characters in the game right now. His ultimate can be dodged, and skilled players have already found strategies to neutralize his impact.
Whether or not Jeff receives nerfs in the future remains to be seen, but for now, his co-creator isn’t buying into the complaints. If you’re struggling against Jeff, Thompson’s advice is clear: adapt, improve, and stop blaming the shark.