Marvel Rivals: Post-Launch Hero Statistics Reveal Top Performers and Underdogs

NetEase has released comprehensive player statistics for Marvel Rivals, highlighting the most and least popular characters during the game's initial month. The data reveals surprising trends in character selection and win rates across Quickplay and Competitive modes on both PC and console.

The highly anticipated Season 1, launching January 10th, will introduce the Fantastic Four, adding Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman immediately, with The Human Torch and The Thing following mid-season. This influx of new characters may significantly alter the current meta.

Quickplay Dominance and Competitive Standouts:

Jeff the Land Shark reigns supreme in Quickplay, boasting the highest pick rate across both PC and console platforms. However, win rate tells a different story. Mantis, a Strategist character, unexpectedly leads the pack with a win rate exceeding 50% in both Quickplay (56%) and Competitive (55%), outperforming even popular choices like Loki, Hela, and Adam Warlock.

Competitive modes show a platform-specific preference: Cloak & Dagger dominate on console, while Luna Snow reigns on PC.

Marvel Rivals Most Picked Heroes:

• Quickplay (PC & Console): Jeff the Land Shark
• Competitive (Console): Cloak & Dagger
• Competitive (PC): Luna Snow

The Underdog: Storm's Potential for a Comeback:

At the other end of the spectrum, Storm, a Duelist, struggles with incredibly low pick rates (1.66% in Quickplay, 0.69% in Competitive) due to player feedback regarding her underwhelming damage and gameplay experience. However, NetEase has announced significant buffs for Storm in Season 1, potentially revitalizing her popularity and effectiveness.

The data provides a fascinating snapshot of the Marvel Rivals landscape before the arrival of the Fantastic Four and the Season 1 balance changes. It will be interesting to see how these shifts impact character selection and win rates in the coming weeks.