Marvel Rivals Vanguards
14 heroes · Season 10.5
Marvel Rivals has 14 Vanguards as of Season 10.5 (15 counting Deadpool, who can switch to any role). They are the tanks. The highest ranked win rates in Season 10.5 belong to Peni Parker (60.3%), Devil Dinosaur (55.0%) and Hulk (53.9%). The easiest to learn are The Thing and Venom. The newest is The Hood, released on August 7, 2026.
All Vanguards (14)
The HoodDifficulty 2/5 · 48.6% WR
Devil DinosaurDifficulty 3/5 · 55.0% WR
RogueDifficulty 5/5 · 50.9% WR
AngelaDifficulty 4/5 · 50.2% WR
Emma FrostDifficulty 3/5 · 48.3% WR
The ThingDifficulty 1/5 · 46.0% WR
Captain AmericaDifficulty 3/5 · 52.1% WR
Doctor StrangeDifficulty 2/5 · 51.3% WR
GrootDifficulty 2/5 · 50.0% WR
HulkDifficulty 4/5 · 53.9% WR
MagnetoDifficulty 2/5 · 47.4% WR
Peni ParkerDifficulty 4/5 · 60.3% WR
ThorDifficulty 3/5 · 52.3% WR
VenomDifficulty 1/5 · 49.9% WR
What Vanguards Do
Vanguards lead the team into fights. They have the biggest health pools, shields and crowd control, and their job is to take space, absorb damage and protect the backline so Duelists can get kills and Strategists can stay alive.
Deadpool can switch between Vanguard, Duelist and Strategist, and is listed separately.
Vanguards by Win Rate, Difficulty and Release
| Hero | Win rate | More |
|---|---|---|
| Peni Parker | 60.3% | Counters · Skins |
| Devil Dinosaur | 55.0% | Counters · Skins |
| Hulk | 53.9% | Counters · Skins |
| Thor | 52.3% | Counters · Skins |
| Captain America | 52.1% | Counters · Skins |
| Doctor Strange | 51.3% | Counters · Skins |
| Rogue | 50.9% | Counters · Skins |
| Angela | 50.2% | Counters · Skins |
| Groot | 50.0% | Counters · Skins |
| Venom | 49.9% | Counters · Skins |
| The Hood | 48.6% | Counters · Skins |
| Emma Frost | 48.3% | Counters · Skins |
| Magneto | 47.4% | Counters · Skins |
| The Thing | 46.0% | Counters · Skins |
Ranked win rates for Season 10.5, refreshed every few minutes. See the tier list for every role.
Marvel Rivals Vanguards FAQ
How many Vanguards are in Marvel Rivals?
There are 14 Vanguards as of Season 10.5: The Hood, Devil Dinosaur, Rogue, Angela, Emma Frost, The Thing, Captain America, Doctor Strange, Groot, Hulk, Magneto, Peni Parker, Thor and Venom. Deadpool can also play as a Vanguard.
Who is the best Vanguard in Marvel Rivals right now?
By ranked win rate in Season 10.5, Peni Parker leads with 60.3%, ahead of Devil Dinosaur (55.0%) and Hulk (53.9%). Win rates shift with every patch, so check the tier list for the full picture.
Who is the easiest Vanguard to play?
The Thing and Venom have the lowest difficulty rating of the Vanguards (1/5), which makes them a good place to start.
What is the newest Vanguard in Marvel Rivals?
The Hood, released on August 7, 2026 with Season 9.5.
Other roles: Duelists · Strategists · best team comps · all Marvel Rivals characters