Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Top and Bottom Performers
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 team's potential. This data snapshot from January 2025 reveals the game's top and bottom performers.
Underperforming Characters: January 2025
Win rate data in hero shooters like Marvel Rivals illuminates the meta, highlighting dominant and underperforming heroes. This information helps players avoid hindering their team's success. Below are the Marvel Rivals characters with the lowest win rates as of 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. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two, while healers, lack the unique abilities of Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's win rate may decline further in Season 2 due to an upcoming nerf to his Ultimate Attack. Venom, the sole tank on the list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to secure kills. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will enhance his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters: January 2025
For players seeking a winning edge, understanding the highest win rates can inform character selection. The following characters consistently achieve high win rates in Marvel Rivals:
| **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 familiar favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis. However, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, also demonstrate impressive win rates, highlighting their potential for significant impact.
While this data provides valuable insight, it shouldn't dictate exclusive character choices. However, familiarity with at least one high-win-rate character is a strategic advantage.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
