In Marvel Rivals, Duelists are essential damage dealers expected to secure multiple eliminations and carry fights. Therefore, choosing the best Duelists in the current meta is key to increasing your chances of winning competitive matches. In this guide, all Duelists are ranked from best to worst in Marvel Rivals Season 4.5.
Marvel Rivals Duelist Tier List
| Tier | Character |
| S | Black Panther, Magik, Phoenix, Star-Lord, The Punisher, Wolverine |
| A | Daredevil, Hawkeye, Hela, Human Torch, Iron Fist, Moon Knight, Psylocke, Scarlet Witch, Winter Soldier |
| B | Blade, Iron Man, Mister Fantastic, Namor, Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl, Storm |
| C | Black Widow |
S Tier: Best Duelists in Marvel Rivals
These characters represent the top-tier DPS heroes in the current meta. They excel at dealing massive damage, possess high mobility and survivability, and have such a strong in-game presence that they can often carry matches on their own.
Black Panther
The King of Wakanda remains one of the most feared flankers in Marvel Rivals. When played by skilled players, it’s nearly impossible to stop Black Panther from unleashing relentless combos. He boasts exceptionally high damage and mobility, making him a true DPS powerhouse unmatched by any other flanker.
Magik
Since the game’s launch, Magik has consistently been a dominant force. She can deal massive damage with the right combo, and thanks to her extra armor on hit, she’s very hard to kill. Her high mobility allows her to eliminate any type of enemy—flyers, tanks, or backliners—all without even needing to activate her Ultimate form.
Phoenix
Phoenix perfectly embodies what a true DPS should be. Her basic attacks hit extremely hard, and with the added explosive AoE damage, she becomes a devastating force on the battlefield. Her solid mobility is another major advantage for a Duelist, allowing her to reposition and chase targets with ease.
What truly sets her apart, however, is her Ultimate, which can obliterate enemy utilities effortlessly. Combined with her ease of use, Phoenix stands as a top-tier pick in the current meta.
Star-Lord
Star-Lord is another perfect example of a true Duelist. He boasts high damage and exceptional mobility, making him a constant threat on the battlefield. His new team-up with Rocket greatly enhances his survivability and flanking potential, allowing him to dive in and out of fights with ease. On top of that, his Ultimate is one of the most game-changing abilities in Marvel Rivals, capable of turning the tide of battle in an instant.
The Punisher
The Punisher may look like a basic character, but that simplicity is exactly what makes him so effective in a shooter game. His kit is easy to use yet incredibly lethal, allowing players to consistently deal heavy damage without overcomplication. His Ultimate remains one of the most devastating in the game, capable of wiping out enemies in seconds.
When the team is struggling, switching to Punisher can easily turn the tide, proving just how valuable and reliable he is in any team composition.
Wolverine
Wolverine is a true beast — a DPS that always strikes fear into his enemies, which explains why he’s one of the most banned characters in competitive matches. He stands as the best tank buster in the game, making him extremely valuable when enemy tanks are causing problems. In the hands of a skilled player, Wolverine becomes nearly unkillable, earning his place as one of the top-tier Duelists in the current meta.
A Tier: Second Best Duelists in Marvel Rivals
The A-tier Duelists are still excellent DPS choices capable of carrying games. However, their kits and overall damage output fall just slightly short compared to the S-tier characters, making them strong but not quite dominant in the current meta.
Daredevil
The newest Duelist introduced in Season 4.5 is already making waves in the current meta. Daredevil is relatively easy to use—many players even consider his playstyle to be simple button-mashing, which is partially true.
His passive ability is what truly makes him stand out, allowing him to sense and track enemies, making him one of the strongest 1v1 characters in the game. However, his impact in team fights is limited unless his Ultimate is available, which is when he can truly shine.
Hela
The Queen of Hel remains one of the best overall DPS choices in the game. Her hitscan attack deals high and consistent damage, making her a constant threat on the battlefield. However, her Ultimate ability is relatively easy to counter, which slightly lowers her standing, placing her in the A-tier in the current meta.
Moon Knight
Moon Knight is one of the easiest DPS heroes to play, yet he can deal massive damage against enemies that tend to group up. However, in higher ranks, most players have learned how to avoid his Ankh attacks, which significantly reduces his effectiveness. As a result, he falls short and lands in the A-tier in the current meta.
Psylocke
Psylocke remains in the top tier of Duelists thanks to her high burst damage and excellent mobility. Her Ultimate is still one of the strongest in the game when timed correctly, and her combos are easy to master, making her deadly in skilled hands.
However, unlike Black Panther, who can engage multiple enemies at once, Psylocke’s kit focuses on single-target eliminations, limiting her impact in large team fights.
Scarlet Witch
While Scarlet Witch is easy to use and has impressively high DPS, her overall kit is quite predictable, making her easier to counter in higher-level matches. If not for her team-up synergy with Doctor Strange, which greatly enhances her effectiveness, she would likely fall into the B-tier.
B Tier: Not The Best Pick
These characters can be deadly in the right hands. However, their overall kits are not as strong as the top-tier Duelists, and they require specific team compositions to truly shine in matches.
Blade
Blade can be extremely deadly when played aggressively. However, his Ultimate’s usefulness is quite limited, as it’s only effective in narrow areas or alleyways. Compared to higher-tier Duelists, his overall kit feels less versatile and impactful, which holds him back in the current meta.
Mister Fantastic
Mister Fantastic is more of a hybrid Duelist, with a kit that resembles a secondary tank. While he can endure a fair amount of damage, his overall DPS potential is underwhelming. His Ultimate also lacks impact, as it can be easily countered or avoided, making him less effective compared to other Duelists in the current meta.
Namor
Namor has finally lost his team-up with Hulk, which was the main reason he previously dominated the S-tier. Without the gamma-powered spawns, his overall damage output has noticeably dropped. Even with his new team-up with Hela, he fails to reach his former glory, placing him in a lower tier in the current meta.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is known to be one of the hardest Duelists to master, yet his overall impact in a team is quite limited. While he can pull off quick one-shot combos, his moves are predictable and can be easily interrupted or countered. He only truly shines in maps with ledges, where he can pull enemies to their doom, or when his Ultimate is ready to unleash.
C Tier: Very Situational
Characters in the C-tier are only effective in specific situations or team compositions, but they tend to underperform in most scenarios compared to higher-tier Duelists.
Black Widow
High-rank Black Widow players can be tricky to deal with, but even then, she’s relatively easy to counter and hunt down. Her survivability is extremely low, with almost no reliable escape options. Unless you’re a highly skilled Widow player or part of a team composition that specifically benefits from having a sniper, it’s best to avoid picking her.
That wraps up the Marvel Rivals Duelist Tier List for the current meta. This list will be updated regularly as new patches and balance changes arrive, so make sure to check back often for the latest updates!