All characters in Marvel Rivals
All characters in Marvel Rivals fit into one of three roles: vanguards (tanks), duelists (damage), and strategists (support). While all characters can help out their allies or deal damage, these three roles help you differentiate the heroes and diversify team comps. In addition to a new map, season 1.5 added the final two characters from […]
All characters in Marvel Rivals fit into one of three roles: vanguards (tanks), duelists (damage), and strategists (support). While all characters can help out their allies or deal damage, these three roles help you differentiate the heroes and diversify team comps.
In addition to a new map, season 1.5 added the final two characters from The Fantastic Four to the game (a duelist and vanguard), bringing the total current roster to 37 characters. .
In this Marvel Rivals guide, we’ll walk you through all characters in Marvel Rivals, broken up by role, detailing the game’s full roster. And if you’re looking for the best characters, see our Marvel Rivals tier list.
All vanguards in Marvel Rivals
There are currently nine vanguards in Marvel Rivals — as of the start of season 1.5 — and we’ve listed them all below.
The Thing from the Fantastic Four is the most recent addition to the vanguard lineup.
Character Description Date added Bruce Banner (Hulk) A transforming tank who's able to leverage massive health bars and multiple lives to stay in the battle. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Captain America A dueling tank who's able to go toe-to-toe with some duelists and strategists, making him an effective assassin who can also defend his allies. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Doctor Strange A shield-first tank, who's able to protect allies and carry them around the map quickly via portals. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Groot A wall-focused tank, able to build massive barriers that protect himself and his allies. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Magneto A powerful tank that uses shields to block damage, which he can then redirect at his enemies. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Peni Parker A defensive tank who's able to lock down an area with mines and healing webs. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 The Thing A rock-solid tank who's immune to most crowd control and clobbers foes with his fists. Season 1.5, Feb 21, 2025 Thor A high-damage tank who's able to weave his abilities together to quickly kill enemies while keeping himself alive. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Venom A highly mobile tank who's able to dive into the enemy backline and live to get back to his team. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024
All duelists in Marvel Rivals
There are currently 20 duelists in Marvel Rivals — as of the start of season 1.5 — and we’ve listed them all below.
Human Torch is the most recent addition to the duelist lineup.
Character Description Date added Black Panther A diving duelist able to assassinate squishy characters with ranged spear attacks and melee claws. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Black Widow A sniper character who's able to scope in and deal with squishy characters in the backline. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Hawkeye A sniper with the capability to one-shot squishy heroes with well-placed arrows. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Hela A long-range precision character who's able to quickly destroy foes with knives to the head and explosives from the air. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Human Torch A flamboyant duelist who flies through the air and burns enemies to a crisp with his fire attacks. Season 1.5, Feb 21, 2025 Iron Fist A diving assassin who's able to quickly push his way behind tanks and eliminate duelists and strategists in seconds. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Iron Man An aerial damage dealer able to rain down explosive shots and powerful lasers on unsuspecting enemies. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Magik A melee duelist who uses portals to slide in and out of the enemy backline and assassinate squishy characters. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Mister Fantastic A stretchy duelist who's able to punch from afar and become very tanky for short periods of time. Season 1, Jan. 10, 2025 Moon Knight A damage dealer that specializes in area of effect attacks, and is able to ricochet boomerangs between enemies. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Namor A pet-focused duelist who's able to throw out octopuses to do his bidding and take down powerful enemies from afar. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Psylocke A swift duelist who's able to use her ranged attacks to deal damage from afar, while also dashing into the backline. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Scarlet Witch An up-close duelist who's able to drain the life from enemies before disintegrating them with her one-shot ultimate. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Spider-Man A mobile duelist who's able to weave in and out of the enemy team, getting quick kills before retreating to safety. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Squirrel Girl An area-damage focused duelist, who's able to launch explosive nuts into the enemy team and rack up big damage. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Star-Lord A mobile duelist who's able to fly around the battlefield dealing consistent damage with his dual pistols. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Storm A damage dealer who brings some support-like bonuses to her team and is able to fly around the battlefield at will. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 The Punisher A more traditional shooter character who's able to use his powerful arsenal of weapons to take enemies down. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Winter Soldier A high-damage character who's able to use his ultimate multiple times in a row to secure kill after kill. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Wolverine A tank-busting duelist who's able to survive for long periods of time and shred the health of bigger targets. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024
All strategists in Marvel Rivals
There are currently 8 strategists in Marvel Rivals — as of the start of season 1.5 — and we’ve listed them all below.
Invisible Woman from the Fantastic Four is the latest strategist to join the roster, and did so at the start of season 1.
Character Description Date added Adam Warlock A healer that specializes in reviving himself and allies with his powerful ultimate. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Cloak & Dagger A duel support who's able to swap between a damage-dealing character and a pure healer mid-battle. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Invisible Woman An invisible healer who's able to shield allies and push away enemies. Season 1, Jan. 10, 2025 Jeff the Land Shark A healer who's able to give allies health and movement speed boosts while swallowing enemies whole. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Loki A trickster healer who's able to dish out decent damage while being very difficult to track down. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Luna Snow A popstar healer who's able to freeze enemies, and both heal and damage boost allies with her powerful ultimate. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Mantis A support that is able to heal allies as well as boost their damage for long periods of time. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024 Rocket Raccoon A gadget-focused support who can deal decent damage and has the power to resurrect allies. Launch, Dec. 6, 2024
For more Marvel Rivals guides, here’s a list of all known codes, all Team-Up abilities, all maps and modes, and a look at the game’s roadmap.
