All Marvel Rivals Characters

Marvel Rivals has 54 playable heroes as of Season 10.5: 14 Vanguards, 27 Duelists, 12 Strategists and Deadpool, who can play all three roles.

Gorr (Duelist), released on September 11, 2026 with Season 10. Before that: The Hood (Aug 7, 2026), Jubilee (Jul 10, 2026) and Cyclops (Jun 12, 2026).

Characters are divided into four main roles: Vanguards (tanks designed to absorb damage and protect allies), Duelists (damage dealers with high offensive output), Strategists (support characters who heal, buff allies, or provide utility), and Hybrid (Heroes that are capable of playing every role).

Yes, all the characters in Marvel Rivals are free-to-play every hero is unlocked from the start. While you can access every character without paying, there are optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items like skins and emotes.

Most characters are viable, but team composition and counter-picking are crucial. The ability to switch heroes when you die allows players to adapt their strategy based on the opposing team's composition.

Yes, the role system is not locked, so players can experiment with various team compositions, such as six Vanguards or a mix of roles.

The main progression is the Hero Proficiency system. By playing a character effectively, you gain experience to level up their proficiency, which unlocks cosmetic rewards like spray tags, avatar icons, and specialized KO prompts.

Yes, you can switch characters at any time during a match, either while dead or when inside your team's current spawn room.

New players want to know which heroes have simple kits or forgiving playstyles. Characters like Rocket Raccoon as Strategist, The Punisher as Duelist, or Doctor Strange as Vanguard usually get recommended.

Based on ranked win rates in Season 10.5, the strongest picks right now are Peni Parker (58.6%), Ultron (56.6%), Magik (54.4%), Gorr (54.4%) and Mantis (54.1%). The live tier list below updates as the season goes on.

There are three main composition types: Dive (fast-paced mobile heroes rushing targets), Rush (moving as a single unit with high survivability), and Poke (sustained long-range damage, keeping enemies at a distance). The strongest team composition is 3-1-2: three Vanguards, one Duelist, and two Strategists. This provides multiple high-health tanks, effective healing coverage, and lets Strategists use utility abilities beyond just healing.

Marvel Rivals adds new characters on a regular seasonal schedule, with roughly two new heroes every full season (about one hero every 4 weeks). If this schedule holds, players can expect around 12 new heroes per year, with most major patches (season launch or mid‑season) bringing at least one additional character.

The best way to practice new characters in Marvel Rivals is to start in the in-game training room. There, you can test each ability in a low-pressure environment. Many players also recommend reviewing guides or watching tutorial videos. Once comfortable with the hero's mechanics, try using them in casual matches to gradually refine your skills in real-game situations.