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Throughout Marvel Rivals Season 0 and Season 1, there have been major changes to the hero rankings with some characters climbing and others falling. Players loved Jeff the Land Shark in Quickplay for his cute appearance and skills, even if he had a lower victory rate than other characters.
Due to the introduction of new heroes like the Fantastic Four, along with a series of nerfs and buffs to existing heroes, the meta has changed along with win rates in Season 1.5. If you’re curious to find out which of your favourite heroes are the biggest winners and losers, we’ve got you covered.
Top Marvel Rivals characters with highest win rate (March 2025)
With each new Marvel Rivals season, the meta evolves as heroes fall in and out of favour, which directly impacts their win rate and pick rate. These stats are divided into two game modes – Quickplay and Competitive – to reflect the meta-heavy emphasis of Competitive and the more lenient, experimental hero picks found in Quickplay. Here are the top 5 heroes with the highest win rates in the current competitive meta lobbies:
Rocket Raccoon (Strategist) – 54.37% (Hero with the highest win rate)
In Marvel Rivals, Rocket Raccoon has an astounding 54.37% win percentage, making him a noteworthy strategy in Season 1.5. This remarkable success is due to his diverse kit, which combines healing, mobility, and team assistance. His secondary fire provides area-of-effect healing, and his revive beacon keeps teammates in the fight, which is critical for point control.
Rocket’s ultimate, C.Y.A., increases team damage by 40% within a 20-meter radius, enabling clutch plays. Combining with heroes such as Bucky or Punisher for infinite ammo increases firepower. Despite streamers declaring him overrated, players praise his underappreciated abilities, demonstrating that this raccoon is more than just a healer.
Mantis (Strategist) – 54.05%
Mantis has emerged as an unexpected powerhouse, with a 54.05% win percentage in competitive play in Season 1.5. This Strategist hero’s popularity originates from her diverse kit, which combines powerful healing with great damage output. Her Spore Slumber ability interrupts enemies, and Allied Inspiration increases team DPS, giving her a dual-threat in the right hands.
Players attribute her advantage to her ultimate, which heals and accelerates friends, shifting tight matches in her favor. Despite a minor movement speed reduction, Mantis thrives with pinpoint accuracy, solidifying her as a meta-defining option this season.
Storm (Duelist) – 53.11%
Storm’s win rate in Marvel Rivals Season 1.5 is 53.11%, a significant decrease from her overwhelming 56-57% record in Season 1. Her edge has lessened after Season 1 buffs which increased her Wind Blade speed and Omega Hurricane resilience, which made her a top-tier Duelist.
The reduction is due to Season 1.5 balancing changes that reduced her long-range damage and personal buffs while increasing ally support, making her less self-sufficient. Despite maintaining a meta powerhouse with a high ban rate, developing techniques and responses have somewhat mitigated her dominance in the current competitive landscape.
Peni Parker (Vanguard) – 52.83%
Peni Parker, the tech-savvy Vanguard hero, has an astounding 52.83% win rate, establishing her as a fan favorite tank. Her success is attributed to her flexible SP//dr mech abilities, which excel in area control and defense. Peni’s Arachno-Mines and Bionic Spider-Nest slow enemy progress, while her Cyber-Web Snare provides healing and mobility, making her a formidable presence on objectives.
Players attribute Peni’s high victory rate to her ability to counter dive-heavy Duelists and synergize with team compositions, demonstrating that careful trap placement and survivability keep Peni at the top of the competitive game.
Captain America (Vanguard) – 52.43%
Captain America has a 52.43% win rate in Season 1.5, putting him on the top of the pack among Vanguards. Recent balancing patches have improved his kit by introducing defensive skills like shielding mid-leap and speedier shield projectiles, improving his disruptive, mobile tank role.
However, his success rate reveals inconsistency since he excels against uncoordinated teams but struggles against meta-heavy heavyweights such as The Thing. Players credit this to his emphasis on teamwork and situational utility rather than brute power. While buffs have made him a fan favorite, Cap’s performance reveals that he flourishes with strategic help rather than solitary supremacy.
Full Marvel Rivals hero win rate list in Season 1.5
Thanks to RivalsMeta.Com, which is a tracker website, we’ve got the full list of hero win rates for you below as of March 2025 right here:
| Hero | Competitive Win Rate | Quickplay Win Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rocket Raccoon | 54.37% | 55.76% |
| Mantis | 54.05% | 36.65% |
| Storm | 53.11% | 29.26% |
| Peni Parker | 52.83% | 32.94% |
| Captain America | 52.43% | 36.13% |
| Magik | 52.35% | 79.76% |
| Thor | 52.25% | 42.99% |
| Adam Warlock | 51.92% | 49.10% |
| Mister Fantastic | 51.62% | 40.69% |
| Loki | 51.21% | 33.88% |
| Groot | 49.93% | 43.52% |
| Hulk | 49.86% | 46.21% |
| Black Panther | 49.80% | 61.59% |
| Iron Fist | 49.75% | 45.10% |
| Star-Lord | 49.75% | 52.74% |
| Hela | 49.46% | 54.25% |
| Winter Soldier | 49.44% | 56.29% |
| The Thing | 49.44% | 56.05% |
| Spider-Man | 49.44% | 75.26% |
| Venom | 49.29% | 55.82% |
| Scarlet Witch | 49.27% | 50.18% |
| Iron Man | 48.89% | 48.63% |
| Doctor Strange | 48.86% | 32.77% |
| Magneto | 48.82% | 32.37% |
| Psylocke | 48.76% | 54.06% |
| Invisible Woman | 48.22% | 65.05% |
| Wolverine | 47.62% | 50.52% |
| Luna Snow | 47.44% | 48.33% |
| The Punisher | 47.40% | 50.02% |
| Cloak & Dagger | 47.32% | 50.85% |
| Namor | 47.30% | 44.07% |
| Squirrel Girl | 47.14% | 63.27% |
| Hawkeye | 45.57% | 42.31% |
| Human Torch | 45.10% | 62.42% |
| Moon Knight | 44.76% | 55.07% |
| Jeff The Land Shark | 43.40% | 40.37% |
| Black Widow | 41.43% | 41.52% |
As seen in the Season 1.5 win rates, underrated characters like Mantis and Rocket Raccoon have proven to be more skilled than predicted as the improvements have changed the game in more ways than one.
If you’re looking for more news on the next Marvel Rivals update that may alter the meta, check out all the info right here. You can also check out our meta tier list that may help you decide your next hero pick in Rivals.
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