In Marvel Rivals, character selection is as crucial as skill. Understanding which characters boast the highest and lowest win rates is key to victory. This January 2025 data reveals the best and worst performers.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
Win rate data in hero shooters like Marvel Rivals highlights meta-defining heroes and villains. Avoiding underperforming characters prevents hindering your team. This data can also help address team imbalances. 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 win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two, while healers, lack the unique abilities of Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 may further decrease his win rate. Venom, the only tank on the list, excels at absorbing damage but often lacks finishing power. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will boost his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
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Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
Choosing a main character? Knowing the highest win rates can be beneficial. Here are the Marvel Rivals characters with the best win rates and their pick 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% |
This list includes familiar favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis. However, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, are also noteworthy due to their high win rates and potent damage potential.
While this data doesn't dictate character choices, it indicates which characters are most challenging to counter. Even if you prefer a character from the lower win rate list, familiarizing yourself with at least one top performer is advisable.
These are the Marvel Rivals win rate standings as of January 2025.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
