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Tue Dec 10 2024

The Most Notable Characters of Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals was released with over 30 heroes and villains to choose from, although not all possess the same level of power as their comic book versions. Here are the standout characters.

With a cast of over 30 iconic heroes and villains from the Marvel universe, choosing who to play as in Marvel Rivals can be a daunting task, even if every character were balanced. There are numerous tips and tricks to learn, but the most crucial step is defining who your main character will be. Given the size of the roster, trying them all out would take hours to discover their strengths, weaknesses, and cooperative abilities. For this reason, a ranking has been created that breaks down all characters into a tier list, allowing you to start with the best.

S Tier

  • Adam Warlock: An essential strategic hero in any team. His Soul Bond ability provides passive healing and distributes damage received among teammates, which can be decisive in battles. On the other hand, Karmic Revival allows him to revive allies while becoming temporarily invincible, making his ultimate ability one of the most useful in the game.

  • Luna Snow: Unlike many support characters who are mediocre at almost everything, Luna excels at healing and attacking simultaneously without needing to switch skills, simply directing her attack. Additionally, her high mobility and damage-boosting effects make her a great choice.

  • Venom: This character is a true menace on the battlefield. He combines tank and DPS features, with high mobility and health regeneration through his Symbiotic Resilience ability.

  • Squirrel Girl: Despite her appearance, she is one of the best DPS characters in the game, with area shots that deal tremendous damage. Her stunning ability also helps secure critical hits.

  • Winter Soldier: Although he is high tier, he requires skill to shine. He is effective at various distances, and his ultimate deals increased damage to enemies in range.

  • Magneto: An excellent tank with high health, whose protective abilities and attacks can be devastating when used strategically.

A Tier

  • Spider-Man: His mobility is impressive, but he is also one of the most fragile characters. Mastering his playstyle is crucial to make the most of him.

  • The Punisher: Lacking specialization, he offers acceptable options with his arsenal, but does not stand out in any area.

  • Iron Fist: Quick and swashbuckling, he relies on surprise attacks, although he does not have the same defensive capabilities as Spider-Man.

  • Wolverine: A mix of tank and DPS traits, but his short range requires strategy to be effective.

  • Iron Man: While he can be a good support from the air, his low movement speed makes him an easy target.

  • Cloak & Dagger: They can be surprising, but require a deep understanding of their mechanics to be used correctly.

  • Hela: Her main attack is powerful, but requires precision, as her firing rate is low.

B Tier

  • Captain America: A classic character who, while competent, does not excel compared to others.

  • Hawkeye: Highly dependent on player skill. His charged attack can be lethal, but his lack of variety can be limiting.

  • Doctor Strange: Can cause more damage to his team than to enemies if not managed properly.

  • Rocket Raccoon: Originally fun, but his damage is limited, and his abilities are underwhelming.

  • Black Widow: Similar to Hawkeye in her need for precision, but her ability to eliminate enemies in one hit is compromised.

  • Storm: Her support role is acceptable, although her speed-boosting abilities are not particularly exciting.

C and D Tiers

In the lower rankings, characters like Jeff the Land Shark, Psylocke, Scarlet Witch, and others have been left behind due to their limitations in abilities and performance compared to the more prominent heroes.

With this guide, players can begin to explore the vast universe of Marvel Rivals and select characters that best fit their playstyle.