Marvel Rivals Season 2 Tier List: Best heroes and villains in the meta for April 2025

Marvel Rivals is on its second season, and the competition is getting more intense, so we've prepared a tier list for you. Players are constantly looking for which characters can give them that edge in battle. Whether you're climbing the ranks solo or coordinating with your squad, knowing the current meta can be the difference between victory and defeat.

This Marvel Rivals Season 2 tier list breaks down the best heroes and villains across all three roles — Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist — based on overall utility, power level, synergy, and performance. Here’s who you should be locking in if you want to dominate the battlefield.

When picking heroes in Marvel Rivals, it is important that your team has a balanced composition to win matches. This tier list will help you decide which heroes to pick, with S-tier being the most effective and C-tier being the worst in the current meta.

Emma Frost

Emma Frost’s Diamond Form makes her nearly unkillable when played smart, allowing her to soak up massive amounts of damage while disrupting backlines with psychic attacks. She’s a powerful presence in team fights and excels at creating space. This is why she is at the top of the Marvel Rivals tier list.

Magneto

Magneto dominates in zone control and utility. His magnetic fields can redirect projectiles and control enemy movement, making him a nightmare for Duelists. A skilled Magneto can turn the tide of any fight with raw power and battlefield manipulation.

Groot

Groot might be a gentle giant, but in Marvel Rivals, he’s a defensive juggernaut. His crowd control and healing-over-time abilities make him a perfect frontliner for protecting teammates while holding objectives.

Hela

Hela reigns as a deadly DPS in the Marvel Rivals tier list since Season 0. Her ability to resurrect Loki and Thor after defeating an enemy makes her a persistent threat, especially in chaotic skirmishes where she thrives off fallen enemies. Her Goddess of Death ability is also near inescapable, which can be annoying if you have to dodge multiple projectiles from other enemies.

Hawkeye

Precision is key, and Hawkeye delivers. With long-range control and burst damage, he’s lethal in the right hands. His utility arrows add a layer of versatility that makes him a menace in both duels and team engagements. What makes him truly shine is his Hunter’s Sight ability, which will allow him to easily hit high mobility heroes. 

Human Torch

Human Torch brings explosive area of effect (AoE) potential and incredible mobility, allowing him to burn down groups or flank unsuspecting enemies. When left unchecked, he melts the frontline and keeps supports on their heels. If you want to go ham, you can pair him with Storm for more devastating AoE combos. 

Invisible Woman

Stealth, shields, and disruption — Invisible Woman is the backbone of any coordinated team. She excels at peeling for allies and setting up big plays with her invisibility and force-field mechanics.

Rocket Raccoon

Don’t underestimate the little guy. Rocket Raccoon is a trap-setting, gadget-spamming menace who thrives in setting up chokepoints and ambushes. His B.R.B. ability can revive allies and provide armor packs, which is a huge help in team fights. He’s incredibly annoying to deal with and perfect for players with great map awareness.

Luna Snow

Luna Snow shines with her hybrid kit that's part support and part damage. She can sustain allies while still applying pressure with her icy-cold offense ability, Light and Dark Ice. Her versatility makes her a consistent S-tier pick in both solo and team compositions. 

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