Marvel Rivals Character Tier List: Who Reigns Supreme?
With 33 playable characters in Marvel Rivals, choosing the right hero can be tough. This tier list, compiled after 40 hours of gameplay, ranks each character based on their effectiveness in climbing the ranks. Remember, teamwork is key, but some heroes consistently outperform others.
This ranking prioritizes ease of effectiveness and overall strength. Top-tier heroes excel in most situations, while lower-tier heroes require more skill and strategic teamwork to succeed.
| **Tier** | **Characters** |
| S | Hela, Mantis, Luna Snow, Dr. Strange, Psylocke |
| A | Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, Cloak & Dagger, Magneto, Thor, The Punisher, Venom, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Adam Warlock |
| B | Groot, Jeff the Land Shark, Rocket Raccoon, Magik, Loki, Star-Lord, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Peni Parker |
| C | Scarlet Witch, Squirrel Girl, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Namor |
| D | Black Widow, Wolverine, Storm |
S-Tier: The Top Performers
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Hela: Unmatched long-range duelist. Devastating damage and area-of-effect abilities make her a consistent winner.
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Psylocke: A slightly more challenging but equally effective long-range character. Invisibility allows for flanking attacks, and her invulnerable ultimate delivers significant area damage.
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Mantis & Luna Snow: The best support characters, providing crucial healing and crowd control, making them invaluable to any team.
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Dr. Strange: The ultimate defender. His shield blocks even powerful attacks, and his portals offer unparalleled tactical flexibility.
A-Tier: Strong Contenders
This tier includes powerful characters who may require more skill or team coordination to reach their full potential. Examples include Winter Soldier with his devastating area-of-effect ultimate, Hawkeye's precise ranged attacks, and the versatile Cloak & Dagger duo. Other notable A-tier characters are Magneto, Thor, The Punisher, Venom, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, and Adam Warlock.
B-Tier, C-Tier, and D-Tier: Characters Requiring More Skill or Teamwork
The remaining tiers (B, C, and D) showcase characters who, while capable of winning, demand greater skill, strategic play, or significant team synergy to succeed consistently. These tiers include characters like Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Magik, Loki, Star-Lord, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Peni Parker, Scarlet Witch, Squirrel Girl, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Namor, Black Widow, Wolverine, and Storm. Images for these characters are included below, in order of their mention.
Ultimately, the best hero is the one you enjoy playing! Share your thoughts and favorite characters in the comments.
