Marvel Rivals Character Tier List: A Comprehensive Guide
With 33 playable characters in Marvel Rivals, choosing the right hero can be daunting. This tier list, compiled after 40 hours of gameplay, ranks each character based on their effectiveness and ease of use in climbing the ranks. Remember, teamwork significantly impacts success, but some heroes consistently outperform others.

This tier list prioritizes characters who excel in various situations. Lower-tier characters may still be viable with skilled play and team coordination, but they present a steeper learning curve.
| **Tier** | **Characters** |
| S | Hela, Mantis, Luna Snow, Dr. Strange, Psylocke |
| A | Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, Cloak & Dagger, Magneto, Thor, The Punisher, Venom, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Adam Warlock |
| B | Groot, Jeff the Land Shark, Rocket Raccoon, Magik, Loki, Star-Lord, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Peni Parker |
| C | Scarlet Witch, Squirrel Girl, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Namor |
| D | Black Widow, Wolverine, Storm |
S-Tier: Top Performers
Hela: Unmatched long-range duelist with devastating area-of-effect abilities and high damage output. Two headshots often secure eliminations.

Psylocke: A slightly more challenging but equally effective long-range character. Her invisibility allows for strategic flanking maneuvers, and her ultimate provides invulnerability and potent area damage.

Mantis & Luna Snow: Exceptional support characters providing substantial healing and crowd control, significantly bolstering the survivability of damage dealers.

Dr. Strange: The game's strongest defender, his shield withstands many enemy ultimates, and his portals offer tactical versatility.

A-Tier: Strong Contenders
This tier includes powerful characters whose effectiveness depends somewhat on teamwork or mastering specific mechanics. Examples include:
Winter Soldier: Devastating area-of-effect ultimate, but vulnerable during cooldown.

Hawkeye: Excellent ranged damage, but requires precise aiming and is susceptible to melee characters.

Cloak & Dagger: Unique duo excelling in both support and damage roles.

Adam Warlock: Offers instant healing and resurrection, but long cooldowns limit his abilities.

Magneto, Thor, The Punisher: Powerful but highly reliant on team coordination.

Moon Knight: Strong bouncing damage, but vulnerable to disruption of his ankhs.

Venom: A powerful bruiser, but straightforward and can be countered by skilled players.

Spider-Man: High mobility, but fragile and requires chasing enemies for eliminations.

B-Tier, C-Tier, and D-Tier: These tiers contain characters that require more skill and/or team support to be effective. Detailed descriptions of each character's strengths and weaknesses within these tiers are provided in the original article. (Images for each character in these tiers are included in the original text and are omitted here for brevity).
Remember to choose the character that best suits your playstyle and team composition. While this tier list provides a helpful guide, your own experience and skill will ultimately determine your success in Marvel Rivals.