Mastering Marvel Rivals: January 2025's Best and Worst Performing Characters
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 optimizing your team's performance. This data, current as of January 2025, will help you identify top contenders and avoid underperforming heroes.
Win rate data in hero shooters reveals the meta's dominant forces. Knowing which characters struggle can prevent you from hindering your team. This data also provides a useful counter-argument if a teammate insists on playing an underperforming character.
The following Marvel Rivals characters displayed 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 rate statistics. 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 Ultimate Attack nerf in Season 2 may further diminish his performance. 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 boost his Ultimate Attack's base damage.
For players seeking a winning strategy, focusing on high win-rate characters is a sound approach. The following characters dominated Marvel Rivals 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 surprising effectiveness. Their mastery demands skill, but their potential for game-changing impact is undeniable.
While this data provides valuable insight, it shouldn't dictate your character choices exclusively. However, familiarity with at least one high-win-rate character can significantly enhance your team's chances of success.
Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.