Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Best and Worst Performing Characters
Success in hero shooters like Marvel Rivals hinges on both skillful gameplay and strategic character selection. Understanding which characters boast the highest and lowest win rates is crucial for maximizing your chances of victory. This data snapshot from January 2025 reveals the top and bottom performers.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
Analyzing win rates helps identify heroes and villains dominating the meta. This data is invaluable for avoiding underperforming characters and ensuring your team's success. The following Marvel Rivals characters exhibited the lowest win rates in January 2025:
| Character | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Black Widow | 1.21% | 41.07% |
| Jeff the Land Shark | 13.86% | 44.38% |
| Squirrel Girl | 2.93% | 44.78% |
| Moon Knight | 9.53% | 46.35% |
| The Punisher | 8.68% | 46.48% |
| Cloak & Dagger | 20.58% | 46.68% |
| Scarlet Witch | 6.25% | 46.97% |
| Venom | 14.65% | 47.56% |
| Winter Soldier | 6.49% | 47.97% |
| Wolverine | 1.95% | 48.04% |
Several characters on this list suffer from low pick rates, impacting their overall win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. Jeff and Cloak & Dagger, both healers, lack the unique abilities of other Strategists. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 may further decrease his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on the list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to deliver the final blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will enhance his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For players seeking a winning edge, focusing on high-win-rate characters offers a significant advantage. The following characters consistently achieved the highest win rates in January 2025:
| Character | Pick Rate | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mantis | 19.77% | 55.20% |
| Hela | 12.86% | 54.24% |
| Loki | 8.19% | 53.79% |
| Magik | 4.02% | 53.63% |
| Adam Warlock | 7.45% | 53.59% |
| Rocket Raccoon | 9.51% | 53.20% |
| Peni Parker | 18% | 53.05% |
| Thor | 12.52% | 52.65% |
| Black Panther | 3.48% | 52.60% |
| Hulk | 6.74% | 51.79% |
While fan favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong contenders, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, demonstrate surprising effectiveness. Their mastery requires skill, but their high damage output makes them formidable opponents.
While this data provides valuable insight, it shouldn't dictate your character choices entirely. However, familiarizing yourself with high-win-rate characters can significantly improve your gameplay and team strategy.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
