This guide ranks the best characters in Marvel Rivals, a fast-paced battle arena featuring iconic Marvel heroes and villains. Each character boasts unique abilities and playstyles, leading to diverse strategic options.

5. Scarlet Witch

The unpredictable Scarlet Witch brings her chaos magic to Marvel Rivals. Her gameplay reflects her complex nature: immensely powerful yet emotionally volatile. Wanda Maximoff's battlefield manipulation and combat prowess mirror her comic book role, showcasing both reality-altering power and tactical finesse. She's a captivating and versatile Duelist.

Scarlet Witch excels as a Duelist, using chaos magic for area damage and crowd control. Abilities like Chaos Control, Chthonian Burst, and Dark Seal provide devastating attacks and crowd control. Mystic Projection and Telekinesis grant high mobility, while Reality Erasure, her ultimate, delivers massive area damage. Her synergy with Magneto further enhances her team capabilities.

4. Black Panther

Black Panther embodies strength and grace, reflecting his regal bearing and combat skills. His gameplay emphasizes calculated strikes and strategic dominance, showcasing his role as Wakanda's protector. Every move feels like a statement of his royal heritage.

A melee Duelist, Black Panther utilizes Vibranium Claws with precision. Abilities like Bast's Descent and Sprint Rend promote aggressive play, maximizing damage and mobility.

3. Hulk

Hulk's duality—brilliant scientist and raging beast—is central to his gameplay. Switching between Bruce Banner and Hulk forms allows for dynamic strategy, balancing ranged attacks (Gamma Ray Gun) with devastating melee (Heavy Blow) and area-of-effect damage (Gamma Burst).

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2. Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange brings mystical expertise and protective abilities to Marvel Rivals. His mastery of time and space translates into battlefield control and support for teammates. His gameplay mirrors his role as Sorcerer Supreme.

As a Vanguard, Doctor Strange uses Daggers of Denak for ranged attacks, Eye of Agamotto for damage transfer, Cloak of Levitation for positioning, and Shield of the Seraphim for crucial defense.

1. Iron Man

Iron Man, a fan favorite, embodies genius, charisma, and adaptability. His blend of offense and defense makes him a top choice for solo and team play.

A Duelist, Iron Man uses Repulsor Blast for consistent ranged damage, Unibeam for powerful bursts, and Hyper-Velocity for mobility. Armor Overdrive further enhances his offensive capabilities.

This concludes our ranking of the best Marvel Rivals characters. For additional rewards, check out the current Marvel Rivals codes.

Marvel Rivals is available on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.