Best Marvel Rivals Characters, Ranked

Marvel Rivals: A Tier List of the Best Characters

Dive into the fast-paced combat arena of Marvel Rivals, where iconic heroes and villains clash. Each character boasts unique abilities and playstyles, leading to strategic depth and exhilarating chaos. This ranking highlights the top contenders:

5. Scarlet Witch

The unpredictable Scarlet Witch brings her chaos magic to Marvel Rivals, reflecting her complex nature in the Marvel Universe. Her battlefield manipulation and potent attacks mirror her pivotal comic book roles. Fans will appreciate her blend of destructive power and tactical finesse. Her chaotic unpredictability makes her both thrilling to play and watch.

As a Duelist, Scarlet Witch excels at disrupting enemies with area-of-effect damage and crowd control. Chaos Control damages foes while replenishing her energy, while Chthonian Burst unleashes explosive magic missiles. Dark Seal stuns enemies within a Force Field, proving highly effective in team battles. Mystic Projection grants flight and Telekinesis slows her descent, enhancing mobility for both escapes and attacks. Her ultimate, Reality Erasure, delivers devastating area damage after a charge-up period. Finally, her Chaotic Bond with Magneto enhances his greatsword, showcasing her team synergy.

4. Black Panther

Black Panther embodies strength and grace, bringing regal prowess to Marvel Rivals. His agility and precision reflect his intelligence and combat skills. His gameplay emphasizes calculated strikes and strategic dominance, a testament to his role as Wakanda's protector.

A melee-focused Duelist, Black Panther utilizes Vibranium Claws for swift attacks. Bast's Descent summons Bast, marking enemies for enhanced damage with subsequent attacks. Sprint Rend allows a damaging lunge, refreshing itself when hitting marked enemies, encouraging aggressive play.

3. Hulk

Hulk's duality—brilliant scientist and raging beast—is central to his Marvel Rivals gameplay. Switching between Bruce Banner and Hulk forms provides a dynamic experience. His raw power and adaptability remain true to his Marvel legacy.

Hulk offers a unique dynamic, shifting between Bruce Banner (using a Gamma Ray Gun for ranged attacks and transforming into Hulk via Puny Banner) and the devastating Hulk form. As Hulk, Heavy Blow delivers powerful melee attacks, while Gamma Burst unleashes gamma-ray bursts. This form-shifting allows for strategic adaptation throughout matches.

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2. Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange brings mystical expertise and a strong sense of duty to Marvel Rivals. His mastery over time and space makes him a protective ally. His battlefield control mirrors his role as Sorcerer Supreme.

A Vanguard, Doctor Strange focuses on shielding allies and controlling the battlefield. Daggers of Denak cast projectiles, while the Eye of Agamotto transfers damage dealt to separated souls to their physical forms. Cloak of Levitation provides brief flight for strategic positioning, and the Shield of the Seraphim creates a protective barrier.

1. Iron Man

Iron Man, embodying genius, charisma, and willpower, is a top-tier Marvel Rivals character. His adaptability, balancing offense and defense, mirrors his iconic Marvel Universe role. His advanced technology makes him a valuable asset in both solo and team scenarios.

A Duelist, Iron Man offers a balanced mix of offense and mobility. Repulsor Blast delivers consistent ranged damage, while Unibeam unleashes a powerful beam. Hyper-Velocity enables swift flight for repositioning, and Armor Overdrive enhances the damage of his primary attacks.

This concludes our ranking of the best Marvel Rivals characters. For additional rewards, check out the current Marvel Rivals codes.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.