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In Marvel Rivals, character selection is key to victory, surpassing pure skill. To help players avoid being a liability, we've compiled the best and worst character win rates as of January 2025.
Underperforming Heroes in Marvel Rivals
Understanding which heroes underperform helps players make informed choices and avoid hindering their team. Win rate data reveals the meta and highlights characters needing improvement. 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 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 decrease his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on the list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to secure kills. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will boost his Ultimate Attack damage.
Top-Performing Heroes in Marvel Rivals
For those seeking a winning strategy, understanding high-win-rate characters is crucial. Here are the Marvel Rivals characters with the best win rates as of January 2025:
| **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 includes popular choices like Peni Parker and Mantis. However, Magik and Black Panther, despite lower pick rates, demonstrate significant potential for success in skilled hands.
While this data shouldn't dictate team composition entirely, it offers valuable insight into the most challenging opponents. Familiarizing yourself with at least one high-win-rate character is advisable, even if your preference lies elsewhere.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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