Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Best and Worst Performing Characters
Success in Marvel Rivals, like any hero shooter, hinges on both skillful play and strategic character selection. Understanding which characters consistently triumph and which struggle is key to victory. This analysis presents the top and bottom performers based on January 2025 win rate data.
Underperforming Characters:
Win rate data helps identify underperforming heroes and villains, preventing players from hindering their team's success. Here are the Marvel Rivals characters with 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 on this list suffer from low pick rates, impacting their overall win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two, while healers, lack the unique abilities of other Strategists. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf 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 final blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will enhance his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters:
Choosing a main character? Consider these Marvel Rivals characters boasting the highest win rates:
| 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% |
While fan favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong, Magik and Black Panther, despite lower pick rates, demonstrate significant potential. Their damage output poses a considerable threat to even skilled opponents.
While this data offers valuable insights, it shouldn't dictate team composition exclusively. However, familiarity with at least one high-win-rate character provides a significant advantage.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
