Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Best and Worst Performing Characters

Success in Marvel Rivals, like any hero shooter, hinges on both skillful gameplay and strategic character selection. Understanding character win rates provides a significant advantage. This data, current as of January 2025, reveals the heroes and villains dominating the meta, and those struggling to keep up.

Underperforming Characters: January 2025

This data highlights characters with lower win rates. While many on this list have low pick rates, impacting their win percentages, some stand out: Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom. The first two, despite being healers, lack the unique capabilities of other Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's win rate may further decrease 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 final blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will enhance his Ultimate Attack's base damage.

Top-Performing Characters: January 2025

For players seeking a winning edge, this list showcases the highest-performing characters and their pick rates. While familiar favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, demonstrate surprising effectiveness, highlighting the potential for skilled players to dominate with less-frequently chosen heroes.

While this data offers valuable insight, remember that diverse team compositions are crucial. Familiarity with both high and low-performing characters ensures strategic adaptability and a competitive edge in Marvel Rivals.

Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.