Are you finding it hard to choose your first few heroes in Marvel Rivals? Marvel Rivals is one of the few hero shooters that allows you to pick any of the characters for free from the beginning. Although this is a great plus for the developers, many new players might find it overwhelming and might end up playing hard-to-use characters. In this guide, we rank down the best Marvel Rivals characters that are ideal for beginners.
6. Magneto
- Role: Vanguard
- Difficulty Level: 2/5
If you are just starting the game, you wouldn’t want to die so often. Well, Magneto is exactly the opposite of death. He comes with massive armor and a health bonus. Despite being a front-line character, Magneto can play from a distance.
His abilities complement his role as a Vanguard as he can hurl objects at enemies from quite a distance, which deals massive damage. You can deal damage while putting on strong armor or shields around you. Magneto will be a perfect early hero for you if you are okay with shooters but still want some holding hands during your early Marvel Rivals days.
5. Rocket Raccoon
- Role: Strategist
- Difficulty Level: 1/5
Like supporting your team but do not want to play a healer? Well, there are plenty of options in Marvel Rivals, but as a beginner, you must try Rocket Raccoon. If you are playing Rocket, you can do all the cool utility stuff from a distance and be the Lazy Larry.
Rocket utilizes his gadgets to the team’s advantage. You can summon recon drones, revive fallen allies, or even produce armor packs and rocket jet packs. Moreover, Rocket comes with some escape abilities that will help you run away in your early days in Marvel Rivals.
4. Winter Soldier
- Role: Duelist
- Difficulty Level: 3/5
Bored of shooting in shooter games and want to start off as a melee player? Well, Winter Soldier got you. Although you still need to shoot down enemies, Bucky has many ground or face-smashing abilities.
If you keep using your abilities, you can chain-kill enemies and let your fist do the talking. As Winter Soldier, you can pull enemies closer or jump onto them while having the power to get bonus health from your passive. You can also team up with Rocket and gain the Ammo Overload device buff during fights.
3. Mantis
- Role: Strategist
- Difficulty Level: 1/5
If you are struggling with other roles, playing a full healer can be great if you master Mantis. She is one of the best support characters in Marvel Rivals and the easiest strategist. With Mantis, you can keep healing your allies constantly.
Yes, all her abilities are healing except for the Spore Slumber. This ability helps you sedate the nearest enemy with a single-target projectile to help your teammates shut down the enemy. Moreover, you also heal over time thanks to the passive if you have life orbs stacked up.
2. Groot
- Role: Vanguard
- Difficulty Level: 1/5
Unlike many Vanguards in Marvel Rivals, Groot is easier to control. While Groot is still a good frontline, he is ideal for controlling enemy teams effortlessly. Already coming with a massive 700 base health, Groot can also create walls that can damage and absorb enemy abilities.
On top of that, he can lock down enemies in a prison or throw cluster bombs at them. Groot is also an ideal hero for you if you love melee combat. His ‘V’ ability can help you combine your arms to perform a whiplash that launches enemies in the air for continued combos.
1. The Punisher
- Role: Duelist
- Difficulty Level: 1/5
Punisher in Marvel Rivals is the no-nonsense shooter character. Well, with him, you just shoot down enemies. All you need is a decent aim. The cool part is that you get to use two separate guns as your default fire: a shotgun or an automatic rifle.
Moreover, his passive voice reveals enemies briefly once they go out of sight. You can also move around easily with his grappling hook and put down a turret that blocks enemy damage. With many firepower and balanced defenses, The Punisher is undeniably an effective yet easy hero to learn in Marvel Rivals.
That ends our list of the best Marvel Rivals characters for beginners. Which characters do you think are the best for newcomers in Deadlock? Tell us in the comments below. You can also don some of your favorite hero outfits from our Marvel Rivals codes here before you enter the battlefield.
