Best Marvel Rivals Characters, Ranked

This ranking showcases the top five characters in Marvel Rivals, a fast-paced battle arena featuring iconic Marvel heroes and villains. Each character boasts unique abilities and playstyles, making strategic depth a key element of the game.

5. Scarlet Witch

The unpredictable Scarlet Witch brings her chaos magic to Marvel Rivals. Her gameplay reflects her complex nature – immensely powerful yet emotionally volatile. Wanda Maximoff's abilities manipulate the battlefield, turning the tide of combat with reality-altering powers and devastating force. She excels as a Duelist, utilizing area-of-effect damage and crowd control. Abilities like Chaos Control, Chthonian Burst, and Dark Seal make her a formidable force in both solo and team engagements. Her mobility, thanks to Mystic Projection and Telekinesis, adds further strategic depth. Her ultimate, Reality Erasure, delivers game-changing area damage. Finally, her Chaotic Bond synergy with Magneto enhances his attacks, showcasing her team-oriented potential.

4. Black Panther

Black Panther embodies strength and grace, reflecting his regal bearing and combat prowess. T'Challa's agility and precision make him a thrilling character, emphasizing calculated strikes and strategic dominance. His gameplay mirrors his role as Wakanda's protector, making each move feel significant. As a melee-focused Duelist, his Vibranium Claws are devastating. Abilities like Bast's Descent and Sprint Rend encourage aggressive play, rewarding precise timing and strategic positioning.

3. Hulk

Hulk's duality – brilliant scientist and raging beast – is central to his Marvel Rivals design. Switching between Bruce Banner and Hulk forms allows for dynamic gameplay. Banner utilizes a Gamma Ray Gun for ranged attacks, transforming into the Hulk via Puny Banner. As the Hulk, Heavy Blow and Gamma Burst deliver devastating melee and ranged attacks. This adaptability allows for strategic shifts mid-battle, making him a versatile and powerful combatant.

2. Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange brings mystical expertise and a strong sense of duty to the arena. His mastery over time and space makes him a protective force for both teammates and the multiverse. His ability to control the battlefield mirrors his role as Sorcerer Supreme. As a Vanguard, he excels at shielding allies and controlling the flow of battle. His Daggers of Denak, Eye of Agamotto, Cloak of Levitation, and Shield of the Seraphim provide a potent combination of offense and defense.

1. Iron Man

Iron Man, a fan favorite, embodies genius, charisma, and unwavering determination. His adaptability in Marvel Rivals mirrors his MCU role, seamlessly blending offense and defense. His advanced technology and armor make him crucial for both solo and team strategies. As a Duelist, his Repulsor Blast, Unibeam, and Hyper-Velocity abilities offer a balanced mix of ranged damage and mobility. Armor Overdrive enhances his offensive capabilities, making him a formidable and versatile combatant.

This concludes our ranking of the best Marvel Rivals characters. Remember to check for current Marvel Rivals codes for additional in-game rewards. Marvel Rivals is currently available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.