Marvel Rivals: Season 1 Approaches with New Data on Hero Popularity and Win Rates
NetEase has unveiled intriguing statistics on Marvel Rivals character selection and win rates across all game modes. This data, covering the game's first month, reveals player preferences and hero performance leading into the highly anticipated Season 1.
The launch of Season 1 brings the Fantastic Four to Marvel Rivals, starting with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, followed by The Human Torch and The Thing later in the season. Before this exciting addition, NetEase shared a "Hero Hot List," highlighting top picks and win rates in Quickplay and Competitive modes.
Top Picks:
Jeff the Land Shark reigns supreme as the most-picked hero in Quickplay on both PC and console. In Competitive play, Cloak & Dagger leads on console, while Luna Snow dominates on PC.
Top Win Rates:
While Jeff is a clear fan favorite, Mantis boasts the highest win rate overall, exceeding 50% in both Quickplay (56%) and Competitive (55%). Other high-performing heroes include Loki, Hela, and Adam Warlock. These standings are likely to shift with Season 1's launch and balance adjustments.
Underperforming Heroes:
At the other end of the spectrum, Storm, a Duelist character, struggles with extremely low pick rates (1.66% in Quickplay and a dismal 0.69% in Competitive), largely due to player feedback regarding her damage and gameplay. However, Season 1 balance changes promise significant buffs for Storm, potentially altering her position in the meta.
With Season 1 commencing January 10th, these statistics offer a fascinating snapshot of Marvel Rivals' initial phase, and anticipation is high to see how the meta evolves with the arrival of the Fantastic Four and hero adjustments.