Winning in a hero shooter like Marvel Rivals is as much about picking the right character as it is mastering your skills. Understanding which characters dominate the meta and which ones struggle can make all the difference. As of January 2025, here’s a breakdown of the best and worst Marvel Rivals characters based on their win rates.
Understanding win rates helps players avoid picking characters that underperform, ensuring they contribute positively to their team. Below are the characters with the lowest win rates as of January 2025:
The table below shows the pick rate and win rate for each character:
**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% |
Characters like Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out due to their low win rates despite relatively high pick rates. Jeff, a healer, lacks the unique abilities of other strategists like Mantis or Luna Snow. His win rate might decrease further in Season 2 due to a planned nerf on his Ultimate Attack.
Venom, the sole tank on the list, excels at soaking damage but struggles to close out fights effectively. Fortunately, he’s set to receive a buff in Season 1, enhancing the base damage of his Ultimate Attack.
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For newcomers or those seeking a reliable character, knowing the top performers can guide your choice. Here are the characters with the highest win rates as of January 2025:
**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% |
Mantis and Peni Parker remain popular picks due to their versatility and strong win rates. Meanwhile, lesser-picked characters like Magik and Black Panther shine with their raw power, posing significant challenges to opponents.
While these numbers shouldn’t dictate your entire lineup, they do indicate which characters are tough to counter. Familiarizing yourself with at least one strong performer can significantly boost your performance.
That wraps up the Marvel Rivals characters with the worst win rates as of January 2025. Happy gaming!
Marvel Rivals is now available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.