Mastering Support in Marvel Rivals: A Tier List of Strategist Characters
Marvel Rivals boasts a diverse roster of iconic characters, but while damage dealers often steal the spotlight, strategic support characters are crucial for team survival. This guide ranks the seven available support units, focusing on their healing and buffing capabilities. While Jeff is popular, he's not the top contender.
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- S Tier
- A Tier
- B Tier
Best Strategist in Marvel Rivals
| Rank | Hero |
|---|---|
| S | Mantis and Luna Snow |
| A | Adam Warlock and Cloak & Dagger |
| B | Jeff the Land Shark, Loki, and Rocket Raccoon |
S Tier
Mantis excels at healing and buffing allies. Her orb-based system allows for both self-healing and damage amplification, regenerating automatically or instantly recoverable via headshots. While fragile, her effectiveness scales with headshot accuracy, making her accessible to both beginners and skilled players alike.
Luna Snow, another top-tier strategist, offers a balanced approach. Her attacks heal allies while also damaging opponents. Her Ice Art ability enhances both healing and damage output, and her Ultimate, Fate of Both Worlds, provides AoE healing or damage depending on target proximity. Her ease of use and focus on positioning make her ideal for new players.
A Tier
Adam Warlock shines with his multi-teammate revive capabilities. His Quantum Zone Ultimate brings back fallen allies with temporary invincibility, even allowing for multiple revives of the same character. His Avatar Life Stream heals, and Soul Bond shares damage and provides a heal-over-time effect across multiple allies.
Cloak & Dagger offers a unique blend of support and damage. Cloak's attacks can heal or damage, featuring self-sustaining healing. Dagger focuses on damage and debuffing with Vulnerability, while Dark Teleportation boosts ally movement speed and provides invisibility.
B Tier
Jeff the Land Shark, despite popularity, falls short in sustained healing compared to higher-tier characters. His simplicity can be beneficial for beginners, but his limited kit pales in comparison to more versatile options.
Loki's effectiveness hinges on player skill. He heals and summons decoys, but strategic illusion placement is crucial. His Ultimate allows shapeshifting into any hero for 15 seconds, offering unique tactical potential.
Rocket Raccoon prioritizes utility and damage over pure healing. His Respawn Machine revives allies, but his kit leans towards hybrid DPS. His performance is highly skill-dependent and his small size makes him a vulnerable target.
Ultimately, the best support character depends on individual playstyle and enjoyment. This tier list provides a helpful framework, but personal preference should guide your final choice.
Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
