Marvel’s own PVP hero shooter is poised to challenge the likes of Overwatch. Titled Marvel Rivals, the game introduces us to a plethora of superheroes from the Marvel universe. This interesting roster includes the likes of the best superheroes and even villains. Like any other hero shooters, Marvel Rivals characters also play a key part in the game. From duelists to support, each hero in the game has their play style and abilities. In this guide, we have listed down all the Marvel Rivals heroes.
All Marvel Rivals Characters
As of right now, Marvel Rivals has a total of 33 characters ahead of its December 6 launch. Here is a list of all the characters in Marvel Rivals:
- Adam Warlock
- Black Panther
- Black Widow
- Captain America
- Cloak and Dagger
- Doctor Strange
- Groot
- Hawkeye
- Hela
- Hulk
- Iron Fist
- Iron Man
- Jeff the Land Shark
- Loki
- Luna Snow
- Magik
- Magneto
- Mantis
- Moon Knight
- Namor
- Peni Parker
- Psylocke
- The Punisher
- Rocket Raccoon
- Scarlet Witch
- Spider-Man
- Squirrel Girl
- Star-Lord
- Storm
- Thor
- Venom
- Winter Soldier
- Wolverine
All Marvel Rivals Characters with Roles
Want to know more about your favorite Marvel Rivals characters? Read more about all the heroes and villains in detail below:
1. Adam Warlock
- Role: Strategist
Adam Warlock wields Quantum Magic and can support allies with his abilities. He can revive or heal allies effortlessly and plays like a key support in the game.
2. Black Panther
- Role: Duelist
The King of Wakanda, T’Challa, mixes up his ancestral power with the Vibranium technology to cut through enemies. If you like up-close and personal battles, Black Panther will be an ideal hero for you in Marvel Rivals.
3. Black Widow
- Role: Duelist
Plunge forward with the nunchucks or snipe from a distance. Natasha Romanoff, AKA Black Widow, will help you pop those heads off with her abilities.
4. Captain America
- Role: Vanguard
Super-soldier Steven “Steve” Rogers is more than his Vibranium shield in Marvel Rivals. Don the shoes of Captain America and use his extensive combat abilities to lead your team to more victories.
5. Cloak and Dagger
- Role: Strategist
Play as both Cloak and Dagger as the inseparable couple helps you dictate the tide of fights. Unlike any other characters in Marvel Rivals, Cloak and Dagger can switch between their bodies to deal damage to enemies or heal allies.
6. Doctor Strange
- Role: Vanguard
Doctor Strange can create barriers or open a portal to support his team. However, he can also deal solid damage against the enemies when he is not supportive.
7. Groot
- Role: Vanguard
If you think you are getting the cute little Groot from the MCU in Marvel Rivals, you are wrong. In this game, Groot is a sturdy tree that can be a reliable healer and tank for any team.
8. Hawkeye
- Role: Duelist
Unlike a typical archer from hero shooter games, Hawkeye has plenty of arrows up in his arsenal. Pierce your arrows through enemies or blast them when you want to. At other times, you can also be in the Ronin mode with your slash and dash.
9. Hela
- Role: Duelist
Goddess of Death, Hela is a strong duelist who loves thorning down enemies. If you love staying in a vertical space while clicking down enemies in a shooter, Hela is one of the idle characters in Marvel Rivals.
10. Hulk
- Role: Vanguard
Bruce Banner goes smart in Marvel Rivals, and you get to play three of his personas simultaneously. While Bruce is good at staying at a distance, you must get angry to become Hero Hulk or Monster Hulk. Each character has special abilities that will help you easily smash through enemies.
11. Iron Fist
- Role: Duelist
In a game of hero shooter, Iron Fist brings his bare knuckles. Smash the faces of enemies, create combos, and KO them before they can even aim at you.
12. Iron Man
- Role: Duelist
Tony Stark brings his superior intellect with the supreme nanotech to make the battlefield his playground. Spam massive blaster beams and missiles, or go into overdrive to destroy enemies at will with the Iron Man.
13. Jeff the Land Shark
- Role: Strategist
Heal allies or spray water at enemies; Jeff the Land Shark is an adorable strategist. He is great at supporting his teammates with great healing, hiding, and cuteness abilities.
14. Loki
- Role: Strategist
God of Mischief, Loki, is the perfect strategist to bamboozle enemies in battle. He can create deception for the enemies with doppelgangers, invisibility, or just a simple backstab while being able to summon regeneration domains.
15. Luna Snow
- Role: Strategist
Manipulate both light and dark ice to freeze down enemies or heal your allies. Luna Snow is a great strategist who can support or deal damage when necessary.
16. Magik
- Role: Duelist
Magic is a hybrid duelist who can slash through enemies with her blade even if she is at a great distance. She can also summon a demon when she requires assistance on the battlefield.
17. Magneto
- Role: Vanguard
Powered by magnetism, Magneto is a perfect warrior to take all enemy damage while others in the team use him as their shield. Being a wielder of magnetic powers, Magneto can use iron and metals to your benefit to protect yourself.
18. Mantis
- Role: Strategist
If you are looking for a healer, Mantis is the perfect choice. Her abilities heal allies or boost them throughout the fights. She can also control the crowd by sedating enemies when not healing teammates.
19. Moon Knight
- Role: Duelist
As the avatar of Khonshu himself, Moon Knight has killer instincts and multiple methods of hurting enemies. Glide over your enemies and choose your prey before victimizing them.
20. Namor
- Role: Duelist
Utilize the power of seas with Namor in Marvel Rivals. Summon the strong ancient creatures onto the battlefield or simply create a barrier around yourself to fight enemies in tough situations; the choice is yours.
21. Peni Parker
- Role: Vanguard
Don’t go for Peni Parker’s tiny look as her armor always makes up for her strength. Use Peni Parker in Marvel Rivals to be the ultimate front-line damage dealer or crawl around enemy territory with ease.
22. Psylocke
- Role: Duelist
Move around and glide through enemies with Psylocke. Her abilities help you use psionic powers to your advantage and slice enemies down in a blink.
23. Punisher
- Role: Duelist
The Punisher is a simple shooter character in a shooter game. His abilities allow you to keep shooting, throw smoke grenades, or sometimes even spawn two deadly Gatling guns.
24. Rocket Raccoon
- Role: Strategist
Rocket is not the greatest damage dealer in Marvel Rivals. However, he comes with many utilities that can support the team in constant battles for an easier victory.
25. Scarlet Witch
- Role: Duelist
Chaos Magic is what Wanda Maximoff, AKA Scarlet Witch, thrives on to decimate her enemies. Use her magical powers to deal heavy damage or bend reality in your favor in some snaps.
26. Spider-Man
- Role: Duelist
While Peter Parker is more of the sneaky type in Marvel Rivals, he also comes with his Spider-Power. Shoot webs at enemies, swing around, or just punch down enemies with the raw power of Spider-Man.
27. Squirrel Girl
- Role: Duelist
Squirrel Girl throws her acorns forward, which bounce off walls and hit enemies. With great normal attack damage, she can be a great duelist for any team comp in Marvel Rivals.
28. Star-Lord
- Role: Duelist
If you love quick-fire-rate heroes in PVP shooters, then Star-Lord in Marvel Rivals will suit your taste. He is a no-nonsense right-click hero who can blast bullets at will.
29. Storm
- Role: Duelist
Storm is a pure damage dealer duelist in Marvel Rivals who can melt down enemies with few abilities. She also has great crowd-control skills that can be a great tool for team fights.
30. Thor
- Role: Vanguard
With the Mjolnir in hand, Odin-son Thor can shock down any enemy character. While he is a closer combat tank, you can also use his mighty hammer as a boomerang to keep your distance.
31. Venom
- Role: Vanguard
If you love dealing with poke damage while free-roaming, Venom is a suitable character for you. Unlike other Vanguards, Venom can play more freely thanks to his burrow and Venom swing spams.
32. Winter Soldier
- Role: Duelist
“Bucky” Barnes, AKA the Winter Soldier, is a perfect killing machine in Marvel Rivals. He can be a great damage dealer, whether it is charging at enemies or shooting from a distance.
33. Wolverine
- Role: Duelist
Plunge onto your enemies with Logan and cut through them. With Wolverine, you become the ultimate melee duelist in Marvel Rivals.
While many Marvel heroes and villains are the motive, it is good that heroes from all universes are joining the battle. Netease has also promised new heroes and content with every seasonal update. This means these 33 are not the only Marvel heroes in the game.
That concludes the ultimate list of all Marvel Rivals characters. Are you excited to play these Marvel heroes in the game? Which heroes or villains do you want to see? Tell us in the comments below.
