In Marvel Rivals, character selection is just as crucial as skill. To help players optimize their team composition, we've compiled 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 becoming a team liability. This data can also be useful for convincing teammates to switch characters! 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 suffer from low pick rates, impacting their win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two, despite being healers, lack the unique abilities of Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 may further reduce his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on this list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to secure kills. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will boost his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For players seeking a winning advantage, this data highlights the most successful characters:
| **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 fan favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, also demonstrate high win rates, highlighting their potential for impactful gameplay.
This win rate data shouldn't restrict your character choices, but it provides valuable insight into the game's meta. Familiarity with at least one high-performing character can significantly benefit your team.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
