Best Hero for every Role in Marvel Rivals

With over 30 different heroes to choose from, it can be quite confusing to pick the right ones in Marvel Rivals. Additionally, there are a lot of factors that you need to keep in mind to ensure that your team composition works. So, we've compiled the best hero picks for every role and the team that synergizes well.

Best Vanguard in Marvel Rivals

Vanguards in Marvel Rivals are your core frontline heroes, responsible for tanking the damage from the enemy heroes. There are eight Vanguards currently available in the game, but not all of them are built the same.

Currently, if you're interested in playing Vanguards, then your picks are the following three tanks:

1. Venom: Venom is the best Vanguard character in Marvel Rivals. He's almost unbeatable in close range, can deal a ton of damage, and has an ultimate that grants him temporary immunity. Moreover, his skills allow him to swing directly into the fray, tank all the damage, and swing out when his HP is low. Perfect for any mode.
2. Magneto: In case you aren't able to pick Venom, your closest second choice would be to stick to Magneto. He's got a ton of shield, making him insanely tanky. Moreover, he can dish out a ton of DPS and has an ultimate that's capable of one-shotting the entire enemy team if timed correctly.
3. Doctor Strange: Finally, the last alternative would be Doctor Strange. While he's more of a tactical pick, he can also defend decently well with his massive shield skill. His ultimate is his trump card, which can help get your team out of sticky situations in modes like domination.

Best Duelist in Marvel Rivals

Duelists in Marvel Rivals are the main source of DPS in your team. Coincidentally, most of the heroes in Marvel Rivals, 18 to be exact, fall in the Duelist category. This makes it quite a tough choice to figure out which ones are the best picks.

So, to help you with that, here are the top three Duelists in Marvel Rivals:

1. Moon Knight: While the Duelist picks are more dependent on your skills rather than the heroes, still Moon Knight is arguably the top contender for being the best Duelist in Marvel Rivals. He's got insanely high DPS skills, gliding abilities, and a broken AoE ultimate. With a bit of practice, you can be unstoppable in ranked with Moon Knight.
2. Hawkeye: Apart from Moon Knight, the only other Duelist that's equally good is Hawkeye. He has a ton of DPS and a lot of range. His skill set makes him good at close combat as well, so overall he's a great allrounder. If you can aim right, you'll be able to KO any enemy hero with ease. Feel free to check out our crosshair guide to improve your aim exponentially.
3. Scarlet Witch: If you're a bit on the beginner side, but still want to dominate as a Duelist, then your best pick would be Scarlet Witch. She's got consistently high DPS, especially against tanks. She can auto-lock on heroes, so no worry about aiming, and finally, he can KO in a huge AoE with her ultimate.

Best Strategist in Marvel Rivals

While the above roles are quite simple, the Strategist role in Marvel Rivals is a bit more complex. Strategists are more dependent on their skillset and can cover a lot of roles, but excel at support. From healing allies to even reviving them, Strategists can change the tide of a matchup if played right.

So, here are the top three Strategist picks in Marvel Rivals that you should master first:

1. Jeff The Land Shark: With a massive buff, Jeff The Land Shark skyrocketed to being arguably the best Strategist in Marvel Rivals. With long-range heals, tons of crowd control, and even immunity, he's by far the best pick if you're looking to become a Strategist main.
2. Luna Snow: Luna Snow is one of the best beginner-friendly Strategists in Marvel Rivals. She has a lot of DPS, and several healing skills, and can even boost the damage of allies, which can mean all the difference during matchups. If you want KOs as well as want to support, then this is the pick for you.
3. Adam Warlock: Unlike the above options, Adam Warlock's true potential doesn't lie in his healing skills. Rather it is his revival skills that make him one of the top three Strategists in the game. He can respawn anywhere on the map, has decent DPS, and can even revive allies.

Best Team Compositions In Marvel Rivals

Now that you know the best picks for every role, you should also know when to pick which hero. Ideally, an ideal team in Marvel Rivals should have at least one Vanguard, a Strategist, and two Duelists. The last pick is flexible, depending on your team-up bonuses.

Here are the top three team-up compositions that can be extremely tough to beat in any matchup:

1. Thor (Vanguard), Captain America (Vanguard), Wolverine (Duelist), Adam Warlock (Strategist), Mantis (Strategist)
2. Venom (Vanguard), Hulk (Vanguard), Wolverine (Duelist), Adam Warlock (Strategist), Mantis (Strategist)
3. Magneto (Vanguard), Scarlet Witch (Strategist), Black Panther (Duelist), Rocket Raccoon (Strategist), Luna Snow (Strategist)

In all of the above lineups, the frontline Vanguards and backline Strategists are the core. Duelists are the most flexible option and can be changed according to your expertise and season team-up bonuses.

What are team-up bonuses in Marvel Rivals?

Team-Ups bonuses are synergic effects in Marvel Rivals that are triggered when certain characters are paired with their allies or even counterparts from the same franchise. These provide unique boosts, such as increased damage or HP, and in some cases, enhanced skill effects.

Here are the top five best team-up bonuses in Marvel Rivals that you should prioritize during matchups:

For more on Marvel Rivals, check out Marvel Rivals Tier List – Best Characters Ranked on Pro Game Guides!