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Marvel Rivals full character roster

Wondering if your favorite Marvel hero or villain is in Marvel Rivals' playable roster? Find out here!

TJ Denzer

December 2, 2024 7:22 AM

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Marvel Rivals has been revealed, teasing an Overwatch-like 6v6 hero shooter utilizing the vast cast of the Marvel universe. There’s a ton of characters Marvel and NetEase can pick from as this game rolls out, and the game’s roster has the potential to grow into a massive collection of playable characters over time. That said, we certainly know some of the heroes and villains that will be in the game now. Want to see if your favorite made it in? We’ve got you covered.

Last updated on December 2, 2024 at 7:22 a.m. PT.

Marvel Rivals full character roster

Marvel Rivals is a major undertaking for NetEase Games. The developer has made what appears to be a third-person hero shooter in an Overwatch style. That includes 6v6 PVP combat with a variety of characters filling various niches in the game. Marvel has a vast array of characters, and many of the best and most popular have already made it in with a few exceptions. There are also a reasonable share of surprising picks. Check out the full confirmed roster so far:

Adam Warlock

Adam Warlock has been revealed as another character coming to the diverse lineup of champions in Marvel Rivals. Wielding the power of Quantum Magic, he'll act as a Strategist to his allies, supporting them as they fight the enemy.

Black Panther

Black Panther is a nimble fighter from Wakanda, using a super powered suit to move fast and slash furious with his claws and agility.

Black Widow

Natasha Romanoff is a resourceful spy who has spent decades on both sides of various battles. She brings her gadgets, martial arts skills, and general cat-like agility to the game as a Duelist.

Bruce Banner/Incredible Hulk

In Marvel Rivals, Bruce Banner is a hybrid character, acting as a damage dealer when in his regular human form, and then hulking out to turn into his big, green, mean self.

Captain America

Bringing his industructible shield of justice, Captain America stands as a stalwart defender and brawler of baddies, joining the Vanguard class in the game.

Cloak and Dagger

He's Cloak, she's Dagger, and the two of them are a tandem force of light and dark powers. As they support eachother, so will they act as a Support to allies on the battlefield in Marvel Rivals.

Dr. Doom

Ever the brilliant strategist and tactitian, Victor Von Doom promises to bring pain and suffering to any that would stand in the way of his plans.

Doctor Strange

Doctor Stephen Strange will act as a mage in Marvel Rivals, flinging spells and flying around, delivering assistance and support offense from the air. He can also open portals to get allies to the battlefield faster.

Groot

Rocket Raccoon’s best pal, Groot is a lifeform of living trees capable of manhandling most foes with his twisted roots and tanking big damage with his resilient form.

Hawkeye

Clint Barton never misses, so he's bringing a strong game to the Duelist class in Marvel Rivals. Between charging his arrows for big damage, explosive shots, and katana attacks to pushing his enemies away, he'll be a long-distance menace.

Hela

The merciless Goddess of Death in Asgard and high-tier enemy of Thor, Hela will be a duelist in Marvel Rivals, happy to stand on the front lines and bring her opponents to knee, whether willingly or by force.

Iron Fist

One of the origial Heroes for Hire, Danny Rand controls the power of the Iron Fist, able to summon and use his chi in devastating martial arts. You don't want to be on the other end of a punch from him.

Iron Man

Like Doctor Strange, Iron Man will be delivering offense from the air, but with a high-tech spin, throwing out repulsor blasts and other suit-equipped ordinance from above.

Jeff the Land Shark

Jeff is a happy-go-lucky shark dog thing with a nasty bite and a few more whimsical tricks that will make him difficult to pin down on the battlefield.

Loki

The deadly Asgardian trickster Loki brings his deception to the game, striking from the shadows and able to transform into his opponents to copy their skills.

Luna Snow

Luna Snow speeds around like a graceful skater augmented by the power of her icy abilities. She’ll be hard to pin down, but she can also hold you in her frosty embrace for her allies to take you out.

Magik

The Darkchilde of Limbo brings her sword to Marvel Rivals as a formidable fighter. Besides wielding deadly swordplay, Magik can transform into a more powerful form to dish out devastating damage.

Magneto

Leader of the Mutant Brotherhood, Magneto brings the power of magnetism to play, controlling all metals and throwing them with precise control. He can manage the battlefield as another flying damage dealer capable of wide-reaching attacks.

Mantis

A support hero from the Guardians of the Galaxy universe, Mantis can read the emotions of others and imbue them into herself. She can protect friends and allies and do harm to the emotions of others.

Moon Knight

Moon Knight may not be the most well-known Marvel hero, but with the Egyptian God of Vengeance at his back, Marc Spector has the power to bring lunar justice to his foes with a variety of thrown weapons and occult powers, making him a dynamic Duelist.

Namor

Hero of the seas, Namor wields a deadly trident and has power over water, which he can use to push foes about as he stabs at foes and throws his weapon throughout the field.

Peni Parker

An alternate universe version of Spider-Man, Peni Parker is formidable on her own with superhuman strength to throw around, but when she gets in her psychically-powered mech suit SP//dr, she can really dish out the damage.

Psylocke

Weaving the power of psionic energy and ninjitsu, Sai is a Duelist that can conjure weapons as she needs them through the power of her mind, allowing her to nimbly move across the battlefield as she manifests the tools to take down her foes.

Punisher

A hard-as-nails vigilante willing to go the distance to make sure the unjust pay, Punisher comes to Marvel Rivals as a gun-slinging brawler just as capable of slugging his foes as he is at hitting a shot with perfect efficiency.

Rocket Raccoon

Diminutive animal genius and best friend of Groot, Rocket Raccoon is packing enough firepower to kill opponents four times his size with enough gadgetry to get away when the fight gets too wild.

Scarlet Witch

Wielding deadly sorcery, Scarlet Witch bends reality to her will and can render enemies useless as she unleashes her deadly magic in wide swaths on the battlefield.

Spider-Man

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man comes to Marvel Rivals with all of his agility intact, including web-slinging abilities that allow him to zip to foes and limit their actions as he pummels them into submission.

Squirrel Girl

Doreen Green might just have the powers of a common squirrel, but that doesn't stop her from having the heart of a hero and being able to inexplicably defeat the most unlikely of opponents. She'll bring that luck, agility, and charisma to the Duelist role.

Star Lord/Peter Quill

The leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy is a flippant crack shot. Star Lord can zip around the map with his jet boosters and deliver high-octane offense with his twin blasters.

Storm

One of the most popular X-Men, Storm wields the power of wind, clouds, and lightning, flinging opponents about and striking them with the power of the elements.

Thor

As the Asgardian god of lightning and thunder, Thor is a powerhouse, swinging his might Mjolnir hammer with crushing blows and using it to direct lightning down upon his enemies.

Venom

Venom, the iconic symbiote itself, will be making its way to Marvel Rivals. Unlike the speedy and agile Spidey, Venom's always been more upfront and brutish. He'll fill a Vanguard role in the game.

Winter Soldier

Bucky Barnes was once Captain America's best friend and closest confidante until he was captured and turned into a HYDRA agent. He's shaken off his programming, but he's still one of the most versatile combatants out there with peak soldier abilities and a powerful metal arm.

Wolverine

The crowning achievement of the Weapon X program, Logan was built to be the perfect killing machine. With his knuckle claws and supreme regenerative ability, he's survived things no other being could and killed to tell the tale. He's the best there is at what he does.

That covers the roster of Marvel Rivals as we know it so far. Be sure to stay tuned to this guide for more updates, and follow the Marvel Rivals topic for all of our news and stories here at Shacknews.

TJ Denzer

Senior News Editor

TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs.