Relied on for their damage output, the Duelists are often the kill leaders on the Marvel Rivals‘ leaderboards. If you’re looking to be MVP for every match then you should look forward to mastering one of the 19 Duelists.
This Duelist tier list for Marvel Rivals season 0 has been created with damage output, abilities, and overall impact in mind. While Duelists are equally as important as Vanguards and Strategist, a bad Duelist will likely be the reason you keep losing the objective. So it’s imperative you understand your hero’s kit to help your team win the match.
Let’s dive into our Marvel Rivals Duelist tier list for season 0.
Marvel Rivals: Duelist tier list (season 0)
SS tier
Hela
Pros
- Hela’s whereabouts are incredibly hard to keep track of. You may often forget that you’re versing her as she’s flying around, picking off distracted enemies.
- She’s capable of dealing out high damage incredibly fast with her projectiles.
- She punishes teams that play together with her Nastrond Crow ability, which damages enemies close to their fallen teammate.
- Has a wide range of abilities that make her a force to be reckoned with.
- Incredibly hard to find during her Goddess of Death ultimate.
Cons
- Requires good reflexes and accuracy.
- Difficult to master.
Spider-Man
Pros
- Balanced hero that has excellent damage across all ranges.
- A proper nuisance, Spider-Man can sway the fight in his favor just by jumping around the map and initiating fights with multiple enemies at once.
- Highly versatile kit that lets Spider-Man retreat or ambush enemies, dependant on his Spider-Tracer placement.
- High damage ultimate that quickly depletes Duelist and Strategist’s health pools.
Cons
- Hardest hero to master.
- His abilities are wasted if you have no idea how to use them.
Storm
Pros
- Excellent mobility that makes her hard to kill. She can hover around the objective, shooting at oblivious enemies that are focussed on your team’s Vanguard.
- Great supportive hero that can buff teammate damage while dishing out good damage from her projectiles.
- Her Omega Hurricane can ambush enemies who aren’t used to hearing her ultimate voice line.
Cons
- As you’re playing in the open more than other Duelists, you may find that you’re picked off faster due to the limited amount of cover.
S tier
Moon Knight
Pros
- One of the best Duelists for damage alone as he can continuously hit multiple enemies at once with his Ankhs and Crescent Darts.
- Great mobility.
- Excellent at all ranges.
- Can easily defeat any Strategist or Duelist in an isolated one-versus-one.
Cons
- Surprisingly difficult to master due to the range of abilities.
Scarlet Witch
Pros
- Surprisingly hard to kill because of her Mystic Projection, making her one of the best Duelists in Marvel Rivals.
- Good range of abilities that’s easy to master across all ranges as she can effectively deal damage to anyone in her line of sight.
- Her ultimate can kill multiple enemies at once (similar to Overwatch D.Va’s Self Destruct).
Cons
- You can hear her coming a mile away when her ultimate activates. She has the loudest ultimate voice line in the game.
Hawkeye
Pros
- High headshot damage.
- Consistently effective from afar (if you’re accurate).
- One-shot potential against Duelist and Strategists.
- Pressures enemies with high-damage shots, forcing them to retreat or panic.
- Effective against heroes with flying abilities (Iron Man and Time-Lord).
Cons
- While you can release arrows quickly by repeatedly pressing the shoot button/key or use his blade to knockback enemies, Hawkeye cannot protect himself from movement Duelists who use close-range brawler-style attacks (Iron Fist, Captain America, Wolverine, or Black Panther). This means you should always stick with the team or at least have one Strategist near you if enemy Duelists attempt to isolate a fight with you.
- Requires precision. You cannot afford to miss many shots as Hawkeye or you and your team will be severely punished. Hawkeye may be relied upon to deal the most damage if selected.
- Limited movement and slow firing-rate.
Psylocke
Pros
- The best flanker in Marvel Rivals because of her invisibility. This means she doesn’t need to rely on a Strategist to keep her alive as she can safely move to a health pack without bringing attention to herself.
- High damage ultimate that’s incredibly easy to use as it automatically locks onto targets within its attack radius.
- Can damage multiple opponents at once, making her a difficult Duelist to track and fend off if she’s ambushing you.
Cons
- High skill ceiling, making her quite difficult to master compared to other Duelists.
- Requires patience and careful planning so you aren’t caught out waiting out your Psychic Stealth cooldown.
A tier
Star-Lord
Pros
- Excellent mobility that strengthens his close- to mid-range damage potential.
- Best used fighting in the air, ambushing Duelists and Strategists, and darting around to reload.
- Capable of ambushing critically low enemies that are clustered together for heals with his Blaster Barrage that’s hard to counter due to its momentum (resembles Overwatch Reaper’s ultimate).
- Fast firing-rate weapons that lets you make errors without being severely punished for doing so. Accuracy isn’t necessary to effectively play Time-Lord.
Cons
- Miniscule damage against Vanguards.
- He’s easy to kill if you’re not correctly utilizing his kit.
- Forced to play close-range, putting yourself into a position that could quickly get you killed.
Squirrel Girl
Pros
- Grants a ton of room for error as her Slingshot bounces off walls to hit unsuspecting enemies.
- Can follow critically low enemies easily, regardless of their high mobility.
- Easy to use and master.
Cons
- Although she can jump, she doesn’t have good enough mobility to avoid incoming fire. This means that if targeted, Squirrel Girl will fall far quicker than other Duelists.
B tier
Iron Man
Pros
- Excellent mobility that makes him hard to shoot down as he’s always flying around.
- Highly impactful bombardment from his ultimate that can one-shot multiple enemies in its radius.
Cons
- Can be quickly killed by Hawkeye or Black Widow (if they’re accurate shooters).
- Minimal damage from his standard abilities at all ranges. This makes him more of a nuisance hero than having any real impact on the battlefield.
Magik
Pros
- Effective at picking off long-range Duelists (Hawkeye and Black Widow) or Strategists that don’t have means of protecting themselves (Mantis, Jeff the Land Shark, or Rocket Raccoon).
- Great at chasing down enemies and distracting them from the objective.
- Good range with her close-quarters sword, making her a good pick to fight off movement Duelists (Time-Lord or Iron Fist).
- Can confuse enemies ahead of her by teleporting around.
Cons
- Timing is key with this hero. You don’t want to move predictable or you will quickly be cut down by the opposing side. Instead, you need to time your ultimate to follow a teleportation that puts you in a favorable position. This places more pressure on her kit than other Duelists.
Iron Fist
Pros
- Can overwhelm long-range Duelists (Hawkeye and Black Widow) and quickly take down Strategists.
- Overextending in a fight is actually rewarded as Iron Fist’s damage is increased the lower his health is.
- Strong both defensively and offensively.
Cons
- Highly difficult to master. Iron Fist is incredibly weak if you don’t know how to use him effectively.
- If a Strategist isn’t around to heal you and you rely on your Harmony Recovery ability, it’s highly likely you’re picked off as this forces you into a stationary position. It’s difficult to get this ability off and regenerate health without being spotted.
Captain America
Pros
- Can effectively block damage that nullifies strong weapons like Hawkeye’s bow.
- A mini tank, Captain America is the protector as he moves around to absorb damage while leading his team to victory.
Cons
- His dash and leap makes his movement somewhat predictable, allowing the opposition to quickly punish you if you’re pushing or retreating from a fight.
- Unless you’re playing with a team that can synchronize their attacks and ultimates then Captain America’s Freedom Charge will likely be wasted.
Black Widow
Pros
- Has weapons for all ranges.
- Decent mobility to get around the map.
- Good long-range damage.
Cons
- Requires good aim to make use of her kit.
- Average health pool that can get her killed quickly if she has bad positioning.
- While the sniper rifle offers the highest damage, relying on it will get you killed as you’ll be the easiest target to shoot at.
The Punisher
Pros
- Balanced hero, making him a great place to start if you’re new to Marvel Rivals.
- Incredibly easy to use.
- His turret is effective at distracting enemies and forcing them to waste util to destroy them.
- Good damage from his ultimate.
Cons
- His damage isn’t particularly effect in mid- to long-range battles.
- Highly limited movement that makes him easy to shoot at.
C tier
Winter Soldier
Pros
- Great at dealing with Duelists with the primary goal of ambushing the team.
- Can pull critically low enemies towards himself and fellow heroes, making them an easy target to finish off.
- Strong three-round weapon.
Cons
- Limited bullets per magazine, putting emphasis on placement and accuracy.
- Slow mobility.
- Adaptability and great reflexes are a necessity when playing Winter Soldier, otherwise you will be punished for missing shots or forgetting about your fellow teammates.
Wolverine
Pros
- Damage is increased the more you attack, making him a great choice for those who aren’t accurate with firearms.
- Can overwhelm enemies in an isolated fight.
Cons
- Positioning is key with Wolverine. While you might feel that urge to go in guns-blazing, it’ll only get you killed if you head into the fight alone.
- It’s incredibly easy to kill Wolverine if he’s focussed on one person.
- There’s more powerful Duelists that do exactly what Wolverine does.
Black Panther
Pros
- Deals greater damage the lower health he has, making him a resilient character that thrives on high octane action.
- Decent mobility.
- Bast’s Descent is excellent at dealing damage at enemies within close proximity of Black Panther.
Cons
- Can easily be punished and quickly killed for overextending in a fight and trying to take on an entire team by himself.
- Other heroes do a better job at overwhelming the opposition.
Namor
Pros
- Can distract enemies with his Monstro Spawn.
Cons
- Deals surprisingly very little damage for a Duelist.
- His defenses force him into an invulnerable position where he can’t do anything else (much like Warlock’s respawn ability). This makes him useless in this moment.
- Limited attacks.
