In Marvel Rivals, character selection is just as crucial as skill. To help players, we're presenting the best and worst character win rates as of January 2025.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
Understanding which heroes and villains dominate the meta is key to avoiding being a liability to your team. This data can also help settle disputes about character choices. Here 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 have low pick rates, impacting their win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two are healers lacking the unique abilities of Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 may further lower 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 those seeking a winning strategy, here are the characters with 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 familiar favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis appear, Magik and Black Panther, despite lower pick rates, highlight the impact skilled players can have with these damage-dealing heroes.
This win rate data shouldn't limit your character choices, but it does offer valuable insight into effective strategies. While personal preference is important, familiarity with high-win-rate characters can significantly improve your gameplay.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
