The Marvel Rivals playable characters selection includes 33 heroes and villains from the Marvel Universe. This is, of course, referring to the release of the base game. Since the official release there has been many rumours and leaks relating to future possible playable characters. Some of which include Blade, Ultron, Phoenix, Mr. Fantastic and possibly even Doctor Doom himself. Anyway there is plenty of choices available.
Marvel Rivals Playable Characters – Which One Is Your Favorite?
Marvel Rivals categorizes its playable characters based on their roles:
- Vanguard (Tank).
- Duelist (DPS).
- Strategist (Healer/Support).
Each character has individual skills and team-up abilities. Team-ups are available only when certain characters are on the same side. These synergies can be either passive or active. It is recommended to pair up characters based on the team-ups to have access to their superior abilities. Let’s check out all the playable characters, their roles, and team-ups!

Marvel Rivals Playable Characters – Vanguard Roles
The Vanguard archetype is a tanking role. These characters attract the enemy’s attention, allowing the other team members to concentrate on their roles.
Just like with a traditional RPG it is always good to follow a tank into battle. They lead the charge and you supply the aid.
| Name | HP | Team-Ups | Difficulty |
| Captain America | 650 | Storm Thor | 2/5 |
| Doctor Strange | 650 | Hulk Iron Man | 3/5 |
| Groot | 900 | Jeff the Land Shark Rocket Raccoon | 1/5 |
| Hulk | 200 as Bruce Banner 800 as Hero Hulk 1550 as Monster Hulk | Doctor Strange Iron Man Wolverine | 4/5 |
| Magneto | 650 | Scarlet Witch | 2/5 |
| Peni Parker | 650 | Spider-Man Venom | 3/5 |
| Thor | 600 | Hela Loki Captain America Storm | 2/5 |
| Venom | 800 | Peni Parker Spider-Man | 3/5 |

Marvel Rivals Playable Heroes – Duelist Roles
Duelists are damage-dealers with abilities that carve into the enemy’s HP. They don’t have much health, but they make up with aggressive skills.
| Name | HP | Team-Ups | Difficulty |
| Black Panther | 300 | Magik | 4/5 |
| Black Widow | 250 | Hawkeye | 4/5 |
| Hawkeye | 250 | Black Widow | 4/5 |
| Hela | 250 | Loki Thor | 3/5 |
| Iron Fist | 250 | Luna Show | 4/5 |
| Iron Man | 250 | Hulk Doctor Strange | 2/5 |
| Magik | 250 | Black Panther | 3/5 |
| Moon Knight | 275 | Cloak and Dagger | 3/5 |
| Namor | 250 | Jeff the Land Shark Luna Show | 2/5 |
| Psylocke | 250 | Magik | 5/5 |
| Scarlet Witch | 250 | Magneto | 1/5 |
| Spider-Man | 250 | Peni Parker Venom | 5/5 |
| Squirrel Girl | 275 | Spider-Man | 1/5 |
| Star-Lord | 250 | Mantis Adam Warlock | 2/5 |
| Storm | 250 | Captain America Thor | 3/5 |
| The Punisher | 300 | Rocket Raccoon Winter Soldier | 1/5 |
| Winter Soldier | 250 | The Punisher Rocker Raccoon | 2/5 |
| Wolverine | 300 | Hulk | 3/5 |

Marvel Rivals Characters – Strategist Roles
Strategists are support characters with HP and health-restoring abilities and buffs that help their teammates. They can also resurrect allies, making them vital team members.
| Name | HP | Team-Ups | Difficulty |
| Adam Warlock | 250 | Mantis Star-Lord | 2/5 |
| Cloak and Dagger | 250 | Moon Knight | 3/5 |
| Jeff the Land Shark | 250 | Luna Snow Rocket Raccoon Groot Namor | 2/5 |
| Loki | 250 | Thor Hela | 4/5 |
| Luna Snow | 275 | Namor Jeff the Land Shark | 2/5 |
| Mantis | 250 | Adam Warlock Star-Lord | 1/5 |
| Rocket Raccoon | 250 | Groot Winter Soldier The Punisher Jeff the Land Shark | 1/5 |
Check out more Marvel Rivals guides!
| Marvel Rivals – How To Play Captain America |
| Marvel Rivals Best Heroes In Season 0: Doom’s Rise |
| Marvel Rivals – Trophy Achievement List |
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