Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Top and Bottom Performers
Success in Marvel Rivals, like any hero shooter, hinges on both skillful play and strategic character selection. Understanding character win rates is key to team success. This data, current as of January 2025, reveals the heroes and villains dominating—and struggling—in the meta.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
This data highlights characters with lower win rates, offering insights for players seeking to improve their team composition. While low pick rates can skew win percentages, some characters consistently underperform.
| 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% |
Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. While Jeff and Cloak & Dagger are healers, they lack the unique abilities of other Strategists. Jeff's upcoming nerf to his Ultimate Attack in Season 2 may further impact his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on this list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to deliver the final blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will boost his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For players seeking a winning edge, focusing on high-win-rate characters is a viable strategy. The following table showcases the most successful characters in January 2025:
| 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 maintain their dominance, Magik and Black Panther, despite lower pick rates, demonstrate significant potential. Their mastery requires skill, but their high win rates reflect their effectiveness.
While this data provides valuable insights, it doesn't dictate character choices. However, understanding which characters consistently perform well can significantly improve your chances of victory. Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
