Marvel Rivals Character Tier List: Who Reigns Supreme?
With 33 playable characters in Marvel Rivals, choosing the right hero can be challenging. 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 inherently offer a greater advantage.
This tier list prioritizes ease of use and overall effectiveness. S-tier characters excel in most situations, while D-tier characters require significantly 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: Top Performers
- Hela: Unmatched long-range duelist with devastating area-of-effect abilities. Two headshots often secure eliminations.
- Psylocke: Highly effective stealth-based character with invulnerability during her ultimate, dealing excellent area damage.
- Mantis & Luna Snow: Top-tier support characters offering substantial healing and crowd control, making them invaluable assets to any team.
- Dr. Strange: Powerful defender with a protective shield and tactical portals, capable of countering enemy ultimates.
A-Tier: Strong Contenders
- Winter Soldier: Boasts one of the game's strongest area-of-effect ultimates, capable of creating chain reactions. Vulnerable during ultimate cooldown.
- Hawkeye: Master of ranged combat, capable of one-shotting weaker heroes, but vulnerable to melee characters and requires precise aiming.
- Cloak & Dagger: Unique duo excelling in both damage dealing and support.
- Adam Warlock: Offers instant healing and resurrection, but long cooldowns limit his effectiveness.
- Magneto, Thor, The Punisher: Powerful characters heavily reliant on team coordination.
- Moon Knight: Deals bouncing damage, but attentive opponents can easily disrupt his strategy.
- Venom: Powerful tank with high damage output, but lacks finesse.
- Spider-Man: Excellent mobility, but fragile and requires skillful chasing to finish off opponents.
(B-Tier, C-Tier, and D-Tier descriptions and images follow the same format as above, summarizing their strengths and weaknesses.)
B-Tier: Groot, Jeff the Land Shark, Rocket Raccoon, Magik, Loki, Star-Lord, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Peni Parker
C-Tier: Scarlet Witch, Squirrel Girl, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Namor
D-Tier: Black Widow, Wolverine, Storm
While D-tier characters can achieve victories, they require significantly more effort and skillful play. Ultimately, the best character is the one you enjoy playing most. Let us know your favorite Marvel Rivals hero in the comments!
