Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Best and Worst Character Win Rates
Success in Marvel Rivals, like any hero shooter, hinges on both skillful gameplay and strategic character selection. Understanding which characters boast the highest and lowest win rates is crucial for maximizing your chances of victory. This data, current as of January 2025, provides valuable insight into the game's meta.
Underperforming Heroes and Villains:
Win rate statistics in hero shooters illuminate the dominant characters and those lagging behind. Knowing which characters consistently underperform can help you avoid hindering your team's success. This data can also be useful in discussions with teammates who might be stubbornly clinging to underperforming 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 characters on this list suffer from low pick rates, making high win percentages challenging to achieve. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two, while healers, lack the unique capabilities of other Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's win rate may further decline in Season 2 due to an upcoming nerf to his Ultimate Attack. Venom, the sole tank on this list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to deliver the finishing blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will enhance his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Tier Performers:
For players still searching for a main character, focusing on those with high win rates can significantly improve your gameplay. Below are the Marvel Rivals characters with the highest win rates and their corresponding 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% |
This list features familiar favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis. However, the low pick rates of Magik and Black Panther are noteworthy, highlighting their potent damage output and potential to disrupt even experienced players.
While this win rate data shouldn't dictate your team's entire character selection, it serves as a valuable indicator of characters who are particularly challenging to counter. Even if you prefer a character from the lower win rate list, familiarizing yourself with at least one top performer is a strategic advantage.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
