Winning in Marvel Rivals hinges on both skillful gameplay and strategic character selection. To help you dominate the battlefield, we've compiled the best and worst character win rates as of January 2025.

Understanding win rates provides valuable insight into the current meta, helping you avoid becoming a liability to your team. This data can also be useful for convincing teammates to try more effective characters.
Lowest Win Rate Characters in Marvel Rivals (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 characters on this list suffer from low pick rates, impacting their win percentages, Jeff the Land Shark, Cloak & Dagger, and Venom stand out. Jeff and Cloak & Dagger, both healers, lack the unique abilities of other Strategists like Mantis and Luna Snow. Jeff's upcoming nerf to his Ultimate Attack in Season 2 may further decrease his win rate. Venom, the sole tank on the list, excels at absorbing damage but often struggles to deliver the final blow. Fortunately, a Season 1 buff will increase his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
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Highest Win Rate Characters in Marvel Rivals (January 2025)
For players seeking a winning edge, focusing on these top-performing characters is a smart strategy.
**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 popular choices like Peni Parker and Mantis remain strong, characters with lower pick rates, such as Magik and Black Panther, surprisingly boast high win rates. Their potent damage output makes them formidable opponents, especially in the hands of skilled players.
This win rate data shouldn't dictate your character choices entirely, but it provides valuable insight into the most effective characters and highlights those most challenging to counter. While personal preference is crucial, familiarizing yourself with at least one top-tier character can significantly improve your chances of victory.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.