Marvel's Fiercest Rivalry

Marvel Rivals delivers fast-paced arena combat featuring iconic Marvel heroes and villains. Each character boasts unique abilities and playstyles, promising strategic depth and thrilling chaos. Here's a ranking of the game's top performers.

5. Scarlet Witch

Just as unpredictable in Marvel Rivals as she is in the comics, Scarlet Witch unleashes devastating chaos magic. Her gameplay reflects her complex personality: immensely powerful yet emotionally nuanced.

Wanda Maximoff's battlefield manipulation and combat-altering abilities mirror her key Marvel roles, from reality-warping to unleashing overwhelming power. Fans will appreciate her versatility, blending raw destructive power with tactical finesse. Her unpredictable nature makes her thrilling to play and watch.

As a Duelist, Scarlet Witch uses chaos magic to disrupt enemies. Her area-of-effect damage and crowd control excel in team fights. Chaos Control damages enemies while replenishing her Chaos Energy, while Chthonian Burst launches explosive magic missiles for crowd clearing.

Dark Seal stuns enemies within a Force Field, providing a significant team-fight advantage. Mystic Projection grants flight, and Telekinesis slows her descent, enabling tricky escapes and attacks. Reality Erasure, her ultimate, delivers massive area damage after charging. Finally, her Chaotic Bond with Magneto enhances his greatsword, showcasing her strength in both solo and team play. Scarlet Witch offers power, mobility, and controlled chaos.

4. Black Panther

T'Challa, the Black Panther, embodies strength and grace, bringing regal presence to Marvel Rivals. His agility and precision make him exciting to play, reflecting his intellect and combat prowess.

As Wakanda's protector, his gameplay emphasizes swift, calculated strikes and strategic dominance. His inclusion in Marvel Rivals honors his legacy as a hero fighting for his people, making each move a statement of his royal heritage.

A melee-focused Duelist, Black Panther's Vibranium Claws effortlessly slice through enemies. Bast's Descent summons Bast, who pounces, marking enemies for enhanced subsequent attacks.

Sprint Rend allows a damaging lunge, refreshing itself when hitting marked enemies, encouraging aggressive play.

3. Hulk

Hulk's duality—brilliant scientist and raging beast—is central to his gameplay, making him a top choice in Marvel Rivals. Whether smashing as Hulk or contributing tactically as Bruce Banner, he offers a dynamic, engaging playstyle.

His raw power and adaptability are true to his Marvel lore, capturing the struggle and strength defining him. His battlefield presence guarantees chaos and destruction—exactly what fans love about the Green Goliath.

Hulk uniquely switches between Bruce Banner and Hulk forms. As Banner, he uses a Gamma Ray Gun for ranged attacks and transforms into Hero Hulk using Puny Banner.

As Hulk, Heavy Blow delivers powerful melee attacks, while Gamma Burst unleashes gamma-ray bursts for damage. This duality allows mid-match strategic adaptation, balancing ranged support and close-quarters combat.

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2. Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange brings mystical prowess to Marvel Rivals, combining arcane mastery with a strong sense of duty. His mastery of time and space makes him a protector of teammates and the multiverse.

His battlefield control and barrier creation mirror his role as Sorcerer Supreme. Fans will appreciate the game's capture of his intelligence, power, and charisma, making him a reliable strategic ally.

As a Vanguard, Doctor Strange specializes in shielding allies and controlling the battlefield. His Daggers of Denak are his primary attack, launching projectiles. The Eye of Agamotto separates enemies' souls, transferring damage to their physical forms.

Cloak of Levitation allows brief flight for strategic positioning. The Shield of the Seraphim creates a protective barrier, offering crucial defense.

1. Iron Man

Tony Stark, Iron Man, embodies genius, charisma, and willpower. His adaptability in Marvel Rivals mirrors his Marvel Universe role—balancing offense and defense with precision. His advanced technology makes him crucial for solo and team strategies.

Whether firing repulsor blasts or soaring across the battlefield, Iron Man is as versatile and impactful as his MCU presence. His leadership and ingenuity resonate with fans, making him a thrilling choice for any team.

Iron Man excels as a Duelist, offering balanced offense and mobility. Repulsor Blast fires nano pulse cannons for consistent ranged damage. Unibeam unleashes a powerful beam for significant damage.

Hyper-Velocity allows rapid repositioning, offering offensive and defensive versatility. Armor Overdrive enhances Repulsor Blast and Unibeam damage, making Iron Man a formidable force.

This concludes our ranking of the best Marvel Rivals characters. For free in-game rewards, check out the current Marvel Rivals codes.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.