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 invaluable insight into the current meta. This data helps players avoid underperforming choices and leverage the strengths of top-tier characters.
Underperforming Characters (January 2025)
Win rate data reveals which heroes and villains are struggling. While low pick rates can skew win percentages, some characters consistently underperform. Here 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% |
Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out, despite their relatively high pick rates. Jeff and Cloak & Dagger, both healers, lack the unique utility of other Strategists. Venom, the only tank on this list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to secure kills. Fortunately, Venom is slated for a damage buff in Season 1.
Top-Performing Characters (January 2025)
Choosing a main character can be challenging. Knowing which characters boast the highest win rates can significantly aid decision-making. Below are the Marvel Rivals characters with the best win rates in 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% |
While fan favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, demonstrate surprisingly high win rates, highlighting their potential for skilled players.
This win rate data shouldn't dictate team composition exclusively, but it offers valuable insights into the most effective characters. While personal preference matters, familiarity with top performers provides a significant advantage.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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