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Biggest Risers
Biggest Fallers
Hidden Gems
Trap Picks
| Hero | Role | Win Rate | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
Daredevil | Duelist | 57.5% ▼1.5 | S |
Storm | Duelist | 56.9% | S |
Ultron | Strategist | 56.5% | S |
Mantis | Strategist | 56.2% | S |
Peni Parker | Vanguard | 55.6% ▲0.4 | S |
Magik | Duelist | 55.2% ▲0.4 | S |
Black Cat | Duelist | 55.0% ▼3.5 | S |
Cyclops | Duelist | 55.0% | S |
Captain America | Vanguard | 54.9% ▲0.4 | S |
Squirrel Girl | Duelist | 54.8% ▲0.2 | S |
Rocket Raccoon | Strategist | 54.6% | S |
Emma Frost | Vanguard | 53.9% | A |
Magneto | Vanguard | 53.6% ▲1.8 | A |
Loki | Strategist | 52.9% | A |
Namor | Duelist | 52.6% ▲1.3 | A |
Venom | Vanguard | 52.4% | A |
Winter Soldier | Duelist | 52.2% | A |
Wolverine | Duelist | 51.9% | B |
Groot | Vanguard | 51.8% | B |
Psylocke | Duelist | 51.8% | B |
Black Panther | Duelist | 51.6% | B |
Moon Knight | Duelist | 51.5% ▼1.0 | B |
Iron Man | Duelist | 51.4% | B |
Thor | Vanguard | 51.2% | B |
Scarlet Witch | Duelist | 51.1% | B |
Bruce Banner / Hulk | Vanguard | 51.0% | B |
Hela | Duelist | 51.0% | B |
Devil Dinosaur | Vanguard | 50.9% ▼3.0 | B |
Star-Lord | Duelist | 50.9% ▼0.9 | B |
Rogue | Vanguard | 50.8% | B |
Adam Warlock | Strategist | 50.7% | B |
Blade | Duelist | 50.7% ▲1.7 | B |
Spider-Man | Duelist | 50.6% | B |
White Fox | Strategist | 50.6% | B |
Doctor Strange | Vanguard | 50.5% | B |
Elsa Bloodstone | Duelist | 50.4% ▲1.6 | B |
The Punisher | Duelist | 50.3% | B |
The Thing | Vanguard | 50.2% | B |
Jeff the Land Shark | Strategist | 50.0% | B |
Iron Fist | Duelist | 49.8% | C |
Angela | Vanguard | 49.6% | C |
Luna Snow | Strategist | 49.4% | C |
Invisible Woman | Strategist | 49.2% | C |
Deadpool | Multi-Role | 49.0% | C |
Gambit | Strategist | 48.5% | C |
Hawkeye | Duelist | 47.2% | D |
Phoenix | Duelist | 46.8% ▼1.2 | D |
Black Widow | Duelist | 46.5% | D |
Cloak & Dagger | Strategist | 45.5% | F |
Mister Fantastic | Duelist | 45.5% | F |
Human Torch | Duelist | 44.6% ▲1.6 | F |
A Tier List That Updates Every Patch
Marvel Rivals doesn't publish an official win-rate API, so every tier list — including this one — is built from aggregated community tracking data. What most tier lists get wrong is treating that data as permanent. A hero that's S-tier this patch can be a hard nerf away from B-tier next patch, and a static blog post has no way to reflect that. The table above is filterable by role and rank bracket, and every number is tied to Season 8.5 specifically — it gets refreshed the moment Marvel Rivals ships a balance patch, not once a season.
Already know your 6 picks and want to check how they work together? Use the Team Comp Calculator for synergy and role-balance scoring. Trying to hit a specific rank? The Rank Up Calculator tells you exactly how many games it'll take.
How Tiers Are Calculated
Every hero is bucketed by all-ranks win rate against a fixed set of thresholds — not a curve that moves depending on who's currently strong. That keeps the grading consistent from patch to patch, so an "A-tier" hero this season means the same thing it meant last season.
Season 8.5's Biggest Movers
Season 8.5 landed June 12, 2026 with a substantial balance pass. Devil Dinosaur lost the knockdown on Impact Beam, had Buddy Barrier's cooldown raised from 10s to 12s, and had Bleed damage cut from 3% to 1.5%. Black Cat, Daredevil, Phoenix, Moon Knight, and Star-Lord were also nerfed, while Blade, Human Torch, Elsa Bloodstone, Namor, and Magneto received buffs. Cyclops joined as the roster's 51st hero.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best hero in Marvel Rivals right now?
Peni Parker currently holds the highest win rate among Vanguards, with Daredevil and Storm leading Duelists and Ultron and Mantis leading Strategists this patch — check the live table above for exact current numbers, since this changes every balance patch.
What's the strongest pick for each role this patch?
Peni Parker is the strongest Vanguard, Daredevil the strongest Duelist, and Ultron the strongest Strategist by all-ranks win rate in Season 8.5. Filter by role above to see the full ranked list for each.
Does the tier list change depending on rank?
Yes. Mechanically demanding heroes like Magik, Gambit, and Black Widow tend to perform better at Diamond+ and Grandmaster+ than at Bronze–Platinum, while simpler, more forgiving kits like Groot and Squirrel Girl trend the other way. Use the Rank Bracket filter to see the adjusted view.
How often is this tier list updated?
The underlying win-rate data is refreshed every time Marvel Rivals ships a balance patch — this is built specifically to avoid the problem of static tier-list blog posts going stale within a week of a patch.
What's a 'hidden gem' pick?
A hero with an S- or A-tier win rate but a very low pick rate — meaning most players are sleeping on a genuinely strong hero. Storm and Mantis are the clearest examples this patch, both posting top-tier win rates at under 2% pick rate.
What's a 'trap pick'?
The opposite of a hidden gem: a hero that's popular despite a below-average win rate. Cloak & Dagger is the clearest example this patch — a common pick that statistically underperforms.
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