Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Top and Bottom Performers
Success in Marvel Rivals, like any hero shooter, hinges on both skillful play 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 in Marvel Rivals
Analyzing win rates helps pinpoint underperforming heroes and villains, preventing you from becoming a liability to your team. The following Marvel Rivals characters had 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% |
While many on this list suffer from low pick rates, impacting their win rate statistics, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. Jeff and Cloak & Dagger, both healers, lack the unique abilities of other Strategists. A planned nerf to Jeff's Ultimate Attack in Season 2 may further decrease his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on this list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to deliver the finishing blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will boost his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top-Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For players seeking a winning edge, understanding the highest win rates can inform character selection. The following characters consistently dominated 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% |
This list includes familiar favorites like Peni Parker and Mantis. However, the strong performance of characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, highlights their potential for impactful gameplay in skilled hands.
While this data offers valuable insight, it shouldn't dictate your character choices exclusively. However, familiarity with at least one high-win-rate character can provide a significant advantage.
Marvel Rivals is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
