All characters ranked – Destructoid

Marvel Rivals has launched with a host of popular names from the superhero universe, but some of them are better than the rest.

In the first couple of days, it has become quite clear that a few characters are a notch above the rest. In their respective roles, they’re the best options to consider. That said, the names present on the lower tiers also have their uses. In the right hands, they can be quite powerful.

Marvel Rivals S-tier list

The S-tier characters are the top choices if you want to dominate the games. Their abilities make them quite overpowered compared to the other choices available in their respective roles.

Here are some of the best characters to choose from:

• Venom is my favorite Vanguard to pick, as he’s the only tank that offers an unique form of mobility. His swing allows you to move across the map with ease, and his crowd-control abilities are top-notch. His ultimate can act as the perfect nuke and wipe out multiple enemies if their health is low.
• Luna Snow is the best support if you know how to aim with her. Her abilities are great for team heals, and her primary does both – heal allies and damage enemies.
• Wolverine is a hard nuker who can take care of almost anyone if they engage 1v1. Just make sure not to get engaged against too many enemies at a tough spot.
• Winter Soldier is perhaps the best all-round character in the current roster.
• Captain America might not be as strong as Venom in terms of being a tank, but his mobility is a bonus. His ability to hybrid in a couple of different roles makes him a good addition.
• Adam Warlock‘s basic abilities might not be as potent as that of Luna Snow (although they’re easier to master), but his Ultimate, Karmic Revival, can completely revive your entire team. This can totally change how a round is going and catch the enemy off guard.
• Squirrel Girl is a solid DPS unit that has very few weaknesses. She works well with a Vanguard who can shield her and make sure that she survives. She does incredible damage with her abilities, and has one of the best CC potential in the entire roster.

Marvel Rivals A-tier list

A-tier characters might not appear as attractive as the S-tiers, but they can be good choices if you’re proficient with them.

These characters are worth using and can be considered S-tier if they’re in the optimal situation:

• Magneto can be considered as S-tier if you can manage his slow speed. It will take a long time for you to learn and master him, but he can be a great choice for a potential Vanguard main.
• Iron Fist can be considered as S-tier if the player knows what they’re doing. My experience with him has been poor, as most of my teammates didn’t know how to use his diving abilities to do maximum damage.
• Spider-Man perhaps has the best mobility in the entire game, and he can do a fair bit of damage. That said, the skill cap for learning everyone’s favorite Spidey is slightly high.
• Moon Knight can do huge damage with his Crescent Dart and Moon Blade moves, and he’s one of the easiest characters to learn. That said, his Ultimate is pretty poor, and it’s the main reason why he is in the A-tier.
• Doctor Strange can enter the S-tier if you’re playing with a team that communicates well. If you’re playing with strangers, it will be hard to make the most out of his teleportation abilities.
• Hawkeye is one of the harder heroes to master even if he can land a lot of damage. You’ll have to learn how to use his Focus mechanic well, and doing so will allow you to one-shot squishy enemies.
• Psylocke‘s stealth-based abilities make her pretty unique and hard for an enemy to counter.
• Groot‘s ability to block can often make him a good choice if your team has too many squishy characters. However, his true potential lies in team composition.
• Jeff isn’t in the A-tier because he’s cute; his abilities are great in team battles, and he can help you save a teammate from dying.
• Star-Lord is the perfect choice for aggro players, and he’s a simple hero to master. That said, his abilities could be improved if NetEase wants more players to shower Peter Quill with some love.
• Loki‘s main strength lies in creating decoys which can be great for distracting enemies. His abilities are also pretty helpful in healing a team.
• Hela can do incredible damage in a quick time if you can manage her range. She’s the equivalent of a sniper, as you’ll have to aim with precision and target the vulnerable areas of your enemy.

You’ll find that the A-tier list has the maximum number of characters, which makes it a healthy set of choices for players.

Marvel Rivals B-tier list

B-tier characters are decent at best, but all of them have better choices in their respective roles.

• The Punisher is a good DPS character who relies on his turrets and Ultimate to push objectives. But there are better alternatives available for the players to pick from.
• Magik is one of the hardest characters to learn, as her melee DPS style can make her susceptible to quick deaths. If the team has good healers and tanks, she can be a gem of a character.
• Storm can double up as a DPS while being a strategist, and sadly, that’s her main weakness. A more focused kit would have helped her to stand out more.
• Iron Man has aerial mobility and abilities that do range damage, but once again, his kit will need a buff.
• Rocket Raccoon isn’t a bad choice as support, but sadly, the likes of Adam Warlock, Luna Snow, and Groot are better picks.
• Mantis can be considered in the A-tier if you’re playing in a well-coordinated team. Her kit is entirely focused on healing, so you will need partners who understand her role well.
• Scarlet Witch has an interesting kit for sure, but she doesn’t do that much damage in the first place. Given how great healers are at the moment, she will need a complete buff in a future patch.

Marvel Rivals C-tier list

It’s not worth thinking much about the C-tier characters. There are a few reasons why each one isn’t worth choosing over some of the other characters on the Marvel Rivals roster.

• Hulk has three different forms, and his Hero Hulk form is the mightiest. Unfortunately, he has a massive hitbox (making him an easy target), and he doesn’t do much damage.
• Black Panther is a hard hero to master, and his kit isn’t as powerful as you would hope.
• Peni Parker‘s abilities and damage potential depend on your opponent and how susceptible they might be to your traps.
• Namor‘s USP is all about his turrets, but they are not very powerful. They can be destroyed easily, and pairing him with Luna Snow hardly makes them more durable.
• Cloak and Dagger‘s kit is similar to Mantis but offers more flexibility. But more options aren’t always better, so if you want a pure healer, just go with Mantis.

It will be interesting to see which characters are added next to Marvel Rivals. So far, NetEase hasn’t announced anything. Additionally, all the characters are available for the players, and you can also switch them in-between a match.