Mastering Marvel Rivals: Top and Bottom Performing Characters (January 2025)
Success in Marvel Rivals hinges on both skillful gameplay and strategic character selection. Understanding character win rates provides valuable insight into the current meta. This data reveals which heroes and villains are dominating, and which are lagging behind. This information is crucial for team composition and individual player performance.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
The following Marvel Rivals characters exhibited the lowest win rates as of 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% |
Many characters on this list suffer from low pick rates, inherently impacting their win rate statistics. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. Jeff and Cloak & Dagger, both healers, lack the unique abilities of other Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's upcoming nerf to his Ultimate Attack 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 finishing blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will increase his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For players seeking a winning advantage, the following characters boast the highest win rates in Marvel Rivals:
| **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% |
This list includes popular choices like Peni Parker and Mantis. However, Magik and Black Panther, despite lower pick rates, demonstrate significant potential for success, particularly in the hands of skilled players.
While this data offers valuable insights, it doesn't dictate character selection. However, familiarity with high-win-rate characters provides a strategic advantage.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
