All Characters in Marvel Rivals: Full Roster by Role

All agents in Marvel Rivals with unique abilities and strategies.

Marvel Rivals, NetEase Games' new team-based Pvp shooter, is on track to be a high-energy mix of Overwatch-style gameplay and Marvel's legendary universe. Featuring a full cast of fan-favourite heroes and villains from throughout the multiverse, each character has a specific combat role, unleashing their powers and personalities into frenetic 6v6 battles

List of Characters and their Categories

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The game features three core roles: Vanguards (tanks)-  strong frontliners who absorb damage and disrupt enemies, Duelists (damage dealers)- agile attackers who focus on eliminations and area control, and Strategists (support)- versatile heroes who heal, shield, or control the flow of battle.

Vanguards (10)

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Frontline powerhouses built to take hits and lead charges.

  • Bruce Banner (Hulk) – A tanky bruiser who revives as Hulk when downed.

  • Captain America – Shield-wielding frontliner with surprising mobility.

  • Doctor Strange – Shields allies and teleports teammates out of danger.

  • Emma Frost – The latest addition; can mind-control enemies and protect teammates.

  • Groot – Provides cover with giant root walls.

  • Magneto – Reflects damage and protects zones with magnetic fields.

  • Peni Parker – Uses mines and healing webs for area control.

  • The Thing – Tanky and immune to crowd control.

  • Thor – High-damage tank with self-sustain.

  • Venom – Aggressive dive-tank with good escape tools.

Duelists (20)

The damage-dealing core of most teams.

  • Black Panther – Agile melee assassin.

  • Black Widow, Hawkeye – Stealth and ranged precision.

  • Hela, Human Torch – Explosive aerial burst damage.

  • Iron Fist, Magik, Psylocke – Dive-focused assassins.

  • Iron Man, Star-Lord – Consistent aerial DPS.

  • Mister Fantastic – Close-range bruiser with utility.

  • Moon Knight, Squirrel Girl – Area-denial and close combat.

  • Namor – Ranged attacker with pet synergy.

  • Scarlet Witch – Debilitating drain and disintegration.

  • Spider-Man – High-mobility, evasive damage.

  • Storm – Aerial control with support touches.

  • The Punisher, Winter Soldier – Long-range gunplay.

  • Wolverine – Fast melee with self-healing.

Strategists (8)

Support heroes that keep the team alive and coordinated.

  • Adam Warlock – Heals and can resurrect allies.

  • Cloak & Dagger – Swaps between healing and offence.

  • Invisible Woman – Shields and stealth for allies.

  • Jeff the Land Shark – Heals, buffs, and can swallow enemies.

  • Loki – Trickster with illusions and disruption.

  • Luna Snow – Heals and freezes enemies.

  • Mantis – Group healing and buffing specialist.

  • Rocket Raccoon – Revives allies and deploys damage gadgets.

Season 2 just introduced Emma Frost, and more characters are on the way. Ultron is confirmed to arrive later this season, though his role hasn’t been revealed yet. With more Marvel icons likely joining in future seasons, the roster is only going to get more exciting.

Also Read: Ultron Marvel Rivals: Ultron's lore in Marvel Rivals

Whether you're into stealthy snipers, tanky brawlers, or supportive healers, Marvel Rivals has someone for every playstyle. Assemble your squad wisely.

Written By- Farjana Jamal, Freelancer - India Today Gaming.