In Marvel Rivals, character selection is just as crucial as skill. Understanding character win rates helps players build winning teams. This data, current as of January 2025, highlights the best and worst performing characters.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
Win rate data reveals which heroes and villains dominate the meta. Knowing which characters struggle helps players avoid hindering their team's success. Below are the Marvel Rivals characters with 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 characters on this list suffer from low pick rates, impacting their 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 like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 may further reduce his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on this list, excels at absorbing damage but often lacks the offensive power to secure victories. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will increase his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For players seeking a winning advantage, 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% |
While favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, demonstrate significant potential. Their mastery demands skill, but their high win rates reflect their effectiveness.
While this data is a valuable indicator, it shouldn't solely dictate character selection. However, familiarity with high-win-rate characters offers a strategic advantage.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
