Marvel Rivalries: Top Character Victories and Losses Revealed (Jan '25)
In Marvel Rivals, choosing the right character is just as crucial as skill itself. To help players optimize their team composition, we're presenting the best and worst character win rates as of January 2025.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
Understanding which heroes and villains are struggling helps prevent team imbalances. 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 on this list suffer from low pick rates, impacting their win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. Jeff and Cloak & Dagger, while healers, lack the unique abilities of other Strategists. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 might 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 enhance his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For those seeking a winning edge, here are the Marvel Rivals characters boasting the highest 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% |
While favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, demonstrate surprising effectiveness. Their mastery demands skill, making them formidable opponents.
This win rate data shouldn't dictate team composition exclusively, but it highlights characters who are particularly challenging to counter. While personal preference matters, familiarity with at least one high-win-rate character offers a strategic advantage.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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