Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has introduced a staggering lineup of 33 characters, each offering unique abilities and playstyles. With such a diverse roster, choosing the right hero can be daunting, especially since some characters shine brighter than others in various scenarios. After dedicating 40 hours to the game and testing every hero, I've crafted this comprehensive tier list to help you navigate the current meta and identify the top performers.

Remember, winning is possible with any character, particularly when you collaborate effectively with your team. This tier list is based on the ease of achieving success with each hero and their potential to climb the ranks. The cream of the crop are those who excel in nearly every situation, while those at the bottom may require more skill and strategy to yield victories.

S-tier characters

In the realm of long-range combat, Hela stands unrivaled. Her ability to deal massive damage, coupled with her area-of-effect capabilities, makes her a formidable force. With just two headshots, she can eliminate most opponents. By choosing the right position and aiming accurately, securing victories with Hela is straightforward.

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Psylocke, while slightly more challenging, is equally effective. Her invisibility allows her to sneak behind enemy lines and strike from advantageous positions. During her Q, she becomes invulnerable and deals significant area damage, which can be repositioned mid-use for maximum effect.

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Mantis and Luna Snow reign supreme as the best supports in the game. Their substantial healing capabilities bolster mobile damage dealers like Spider-Man and Black Panther. Their ultimates provide such robust protection that dying while they're active is nearly impossible. Additionally, they offer crowd control to thwart enemy advances.

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Dr. Strange is the epitome of a powerful defender. His shield can withstand even some enemy ultimates, and his portal creation opens up numerous tactical possibilities.

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A-tier characters

Winter Soldier's ultimate is among the game's most potent, dealing area damage and allowing reuse if a damaged enemy dies shortly after. This often triggers a chain reaction of destruction. However, he's quite vulnerable while his ultimate recharges.

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Hawkeye dominates ranged combat, capable of one-shotting fragile heroes. However, he falls short of Hela due to his vulnerability to melee duelists and the precision required in his aiming, making him harder to master.

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Cloak & Dagger excels at both supporting allies and dealing damage, making them a versatile duo.

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Adam Warlock can resurrect teammates and provide instant healing, though using his abilities for team-wide healing leads to long cooldowns.

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Characters like Magneto, Thor, and The Punisher are powerful but rely heavily on team coordination. Without proper communication, they can become easy targets and contribute little.

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Moon Knight's attacks bounce between enemies and his ankhs, dealing significant damage. However, attentive enemies can disrupt his strategy by destroying the ankhs.

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Venom, the symbiote, is a straightforward tank that wreaks havoc on enemy ranks. His E, when timed correctly, provides enough armor to continue fighting or retreat safely.

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Spider-Man's excellent mobility, thanks to his web-slinging, and a powerful skill combo can nearly eliminate any duelist or support. However, his fragility and the need to chase down enemies often prevent him from reaching S-tier status.

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B-tier characters

Groot, reminiscent of Fortnite's building mechanics, creates walls that either damage enemies or grant him extra health. These walls can block passages or serve as makeshift bridges.

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Supports like Jeff the Land Shark and Rocket Raccoon can climb onto Groot to reduce incoming damage. While highly mobile, their healing is less effective compared to higher-tier supports.

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Duelists such as Magik and Black Panther are extremely strong but often succumb to a single mistake. Spider-Man could also fit here, but his superior mobility allows him to escape critical situations.

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Loki's ultimate allows him to transform into any character, though this means the team loses expected healing from a support. His decoys make him elusive and help him deal decent damage.

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Star-Lord is a solid choice for players with excellent aim. He can briefly fly, reload during evasive moves, and shoot in all directions. However, his fragility and the potential for his ultimate to be interrupted by death are drawbacks.

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Iron Fist, akin to Master Yi from League of Legends, uses fists instead of swords. His flurry of attacks, healing meditation, and high speed make him both feared and vulnerable, as he lacks the durability to counter experienced players.

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Peni Parker is a mobile tank who sets traps on the map. She's strong until enemies destroy her nest, which spawns mines.

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C-tier characters

Scarlet Witch may appear powerful in quick matches, but she struggles in more competitive settings. Her attacks require minimal aiming but deal low damage. Her ultimate can kill any enemy regardless of health, but she's often killed while preparing it.

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Iron Man is highly effective when ignored but vulnerable in ranked matches where he's easily targeted. His ultimate is slow, and his missiles deal minimal damage.

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Squirrel Girl's attacks can hit targets she doesn't see, but their unpredictable trajectory often makes her reliant on luck.

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Captain America and Hulk are the weakest tanks. Hulk is an easy target, and his transformation back to Bruce Banner is nearly useless as he's instantly killed. Captain America's shield is inferior to Dr. Strange's in every way, and his damage output relies on pairing with Thor.

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Namor's strength lies in his monsters, which are easily killed, leaving him ineffective apart from throwing his trident.

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D-tier characters

In such a dynamic game, snipers face challenges. Black Widow fails to kill with headshots alone, undermining her role. Her close-range defense tools are rarely helpful.

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Wolverine dies before reaching enemies and needs a complete rework to be viable.

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Storm has potential but requires a coordinated team to capitalize on her abilities.

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Even D-tier characters can secure victories, but they demand significantly more effort. Ultimately, play as the hero you enjoy the most—after all, games are meant to be fun. Share your favorite heroes in Marvel Rivals in the comments!