Marvel Rivalslets you play as thirty-three of Marvel’s most iconic heroes, villains, and anti-heroes. Like many other hero shooters,Marvel Rivalssplits every member of its roster into different gameplay-based roles, with the three available in the game at release being Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist.
If you’ve playedTeam Fortress 2orOverwatch, you probably already know that certain characters inMarvel Rivalsare perfect foils to others. Skill ultimately decides whether you beat another player in a game like this, but some heroes have an in-built edge over others. Sometimes, this advantage comes down to one character’s playstyle exploiting weaknesses in another’s toolset, and other times, hero-specific abilities can utterly shred a designated rival if you use them right.
The metagame is still in its infancy and there’s a good chance it will go through a few shakeups as more newcomers join and experienced players discover new strategies. But for now, here are all the hero counters inMarvel Rivals.
All Vanguard counters in Marvel Rivals
Vanguards are for players who want to jump into the heat of battle. Armed with massive health pools and defensive buffs, Vanguards act as meat shields for their less-bulky allies, drawing in or blocking enemy attacks so their teammates can do their jobs.
Vanguard counters are usually heavy damage dealers or tricksters who can render their prey’s defenses useless. Here are all the best Vanguard Counters inMarvel Rivals.
All Duelist counters in Marvel Rivals
Duelists arethe most varied class inMarvel Rivals, but their function is to deal damage fast and rack up eliminations. Some Duelists bob and weave into the fray, carving chunks out of their foe’s health bars and ducking away before they can retaliate. Others are better at picking off their foes from vantage points, using the terrain to stay out of harm’s way.
Duelist counters also come in many shapes and sizes. Some have the health they need to survive an initial assault, but others have tools that can shut Duelists down before they can get a hit. Here are all the best Duelist counters inMarvel Rivals.
All Strategist counters in Marvel Rivals
Strategists areMarvel Rivals’ resident healers and supporters, using their skills to keep their teammates alive. Unfortunately, they aren’t very durable, so they usually need to hang in the back behind their teammates so they don’t get ganged up on by opponents who remember the golden rule: always attack the healer.
Strategist counters are good at taking out their opposition before they can build up the momentum they need to unleash their best abilities.
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