In Marvel Rivals, character selection is key to victory, making win rates a crucial factor. This January 2025 data reveals the best and worst performing characters.
Underperforming Characters in Marvel Rivals
Analyzing win rates helps identify dominant and underperforming heroes and villains. Understanding which characters struggle can prevent hindering your team's success. 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% |
Many on this list suffer from low pick rates, impacting their win percentages. However, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. The first two, while healers, lack the unique abilities of other Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 may further reduce his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on the list, excels at absorbing damage but often lacks the offensive power to secure victories. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will increase his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
Top Performing Characters in Marvel Rivals
For those seeking a winning strategy, the following characters boast the highest win rates:
| **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, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, also demonstrate high win rates, highlighting their effectiveness in skilled hands.
While this data provides valuable insight, it shouldn't dictate team composition entirely. Familiarity with at least one high-win-rate character, however, is a strategic advantage.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
