- Gambit is the most-banned hero in Marvel Rivals.
- Devil Dinosaur is currently the most banned Vanguard in Marvel Rivals.
- Daredevil remains the most-banned Duelist in the game.
Out of the nearly 50 heroes available in the hero roster, some heroes pose the most threat to other players in Marvel Rivals. With the introduction of two new heroes every season, the meta hero line-up keeps changing in Marvel Rivals. If you’d like to find out about the current Marvel Rivals ban rates for heroes, read on to discover the list of most-banned Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists as of Marvel Rivals Season 8 right now.
Editor’s Note: Updated with the latest ban rates for Marvel Rivals Season 8 on June 1, 2026
Who Is the Most Banned Hero in Marvel Rivals Right Now?
Gambit is the most-banned hero right now in Marvel Rivals. The Strategist has a ban rate of 25.17%, followed by Devil Dinosaur and Daredevil. Gambit has been a major threat to enemies since his debut in Marvel Rivals Season 5. That explains why players are currently banning Gambit in every competitive match.
While NetEase devs only reveal official stats for hero pick rates and win rates every season, they don’t share the ban rates. So, all the ban rates you are currently seeing come from third-party websites like RivalsTracker. Following the debut of Devil Dinosaur, the all-new ban rates for Marvel Rivals Season 8 are out now!
Marvel Rivals Hero Ban Rates in Season 8: Competitive Matches
Ban Rates in Marvel Rivals reveal which heroes players find the most frustrating or oppressive to play against. A high ban rate doesn’t always mean a hero is the strongest in the Marvel Rivals meta tier list. Instead, it means they’re the most disruptive to ranked play.
The stats listed below for Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists only apply to the competitive mode of Marvel Rivals, since players above Gold III rank can only ban heroes.
Most Banned Vanguards in Marvel Rivals
Surprisingly, Devil Dinosaur comes out on top as the most-banned Vanguard in Marvel Rivals currently, with an average ban rate of 23.76%. Even though Peni Parker, one of the best Vanguards, continues to have the highest win rate, players are still banning Devil Dino for his annoying frontline-tearing abilities and ultimate.
| Vanguard Heroes | Ban Rate |
|---|---|
 Devil Dinosaur | 23.76% |
 Peni Parker | 11.16% |
 Groot | 10.07% |
 The Thing | 2.15% |
 Emma Frost | 1.20% |
 Doctor Strange | 0.56% |
 Hulk | 0.53% |
 Magneto | 0.38% |
 Venom | 0.35% |
 Captain America | 0.27% |
 Thor | 0.25% |
 Rogue | 0.20% |
 Angela | 0.17% |
 Deadpool | 0.16% |
Most Banned Duelists in Marvel Rivals
It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but Daredevil is currently the most-banned Duelist in Marvel Rivals with a ban rate of 19.94%. He has quickly made her way to the top as one of the best Duelists in Marvel Rivals so far.
| Duelist Heroes | Ban Rate |
|---|---|
 Daredevil | 19.94% |
 Black Cat | 18.78% |
 Moon Knight | 17.76% |
 Phoenix | 14.85% |
 Namor | 7.96% |
 Spider-man | 5.85% |
 The Punisher | 4.10% |
 Star-lord | 3.63% |
 Magik | 3.59% |
 Black Panther | 3.11% |
 Elsa Bloodstone | 2.49% |
 Squirrel Girl | 1.56% |
 Hela | 1.15% |
 Iron Fist | 1.14% |
 Winter Soldier | 0.73% |
 Wolverine | 0.73% |
 Iron Man | 0.60% |
 Scarlet Witch | 0.39% |
 Psylocke | 0.24% |
 Blade | 0.19% |
 Hawkeye | 0.19% |
 Black Widow | 0.18% |
Deadpool | 0.16% |
 Human Torch | 0.11% |
 Mister Fantastic | 0.11% |
 Storm | 0.07% |
Most Banned Strategists in Marvel Rivals
Lastly, as we mentioned earlier, Gambit remains the most-banned Strategist in the game with an average ban rate of 25.17% in Marvel Rivals. Gambit is followed by Cloak and Dagger and White Fox:
| Strategist Heroes | Ban Rate |
|---|---|
 Gambit | 25.17% |
 Cloak & Dagger | 6.02% |
 White Fox | 2.92% |
 Invisible Woman | 2.44% |
 Loki | 0.91% |
 Luna Snow | 0.50% |
 Rocket Raccoon | 0.45% |
 Jeff The Land Shark | 0.31% |
 Mantis | 0.17% |
 Ultron | 0.15% |
Deadpool | 0.09% |
 Adam Warlock | 0.06% |
And that’s everything you need to know about the most-banned heroes and their current ban rates in Marvel Rivals. These bans keep changing throughout every season. So make sure to bookmark this guide to learn the latest ban rates in Marvel Rivals whenever a new season rolls around.
That said, which hero deserves the most bans in your opinion? Let us know in the comments below.
Gambit has the highest ban rate in Marvel Rivals right now. He has an average ban rate of 25.17% in Marvel Rivals Season 8.
The hero ban system is exclusive to players above Gold III rank in competitive matches.
