In Marvel Rivals, character selection is as crucial as skill. This January 2025 data reveals the heroes and villains dominating – and struggling – in the meta. Understanding win rates helps players avoid being a team liability and choose effective characters. Let's examine the best and worst performers.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
Win rate data highlights the game's meta, showing which heroes and villains are most successful. This information is valuable for players looking to improve their team's performance. The following Marvel Rivals characters had the lowest win rates in 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 win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two, despite being healers, lack the unique abilities of Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 might further decrease his win rate. Venom, the only tank on the list, excels at damage absorption but often lacks finishing power. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will boost his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For those seeking a winning strategy, the following characters boast the highest win rates in Marvel Rivals:
**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% |
This list includes popular choices like Peni Parker and Mantis. However, Magik and Black Panther, despite lower pick rates, highlight the impact skilled players can have with these damage-dealing heroes.
While this data is informative, it doesn't dictate character choices. However, familiarity with high-win-rate characters offers a strategic advantage.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.