Top 10 Heroes We Want in Marvel Rivals
Our wishlist of Marvel heroes that would make perfect additions to the roster
Deadpool
The Merc with a Mouth would be a perfect fit for Marvel Rivals with his unpredictable fighting style and fourth-wall-breaking abilities. His regeneration and arsenal of weapons make him an ideal Duelist.
Abilities
- Dual Wield - Rapid-fire pistol attacks
- Katana Fury - Close-range combo strikes
- Teleport Belt - Quick repositioning
- Ultimate: Maximum Effort - Unleashes chaos with multiple weapons
Playstyle
- High mobility
- Sustained damage
- Self-healing
- Unpredictable movements
Team Synergies
- 1Cable for ranged combos
- 2Wolverine for healing factor tactics
- 3Spider-Man for agile team-ups
- 4Any character (he works with everyone!)
Gameplay Impact
Jean Grey
As one of the most powerful mutants, Jean Grey would bring incredible strategic depth with her telekinetic and telepathic abilities, perfect for controlling the battlefield.
Abilities
- Telekinetic Lift - Control enemy movement
- Mind Shield - Team protection
- Phoenix Force - Power amplification
- Ultimate: Phoenix Rebirth - Area control and team heal
Playstyle
- Area control
- Team support
- Crowd control
- Power scaling
Team Synergies
- 1Cyclops for X-Men tactics
- 2Storm for elemental combos
- 3Magik for mystical synergy
- 4Any team needing control
Gameplay Impact
Ghost Rider
Johnny Blaze would bring a unique mix of close-range combat and area denial with his hellfire abilities and chain mechanics, perfect for a Vanguard role.
Abilities
- Hellfire Chain - Pull and control
- Penance Stare - Single target lockdown
- Hellcharger Charge - Mobility and damage
- Ultimate: Spirit of Vengeance - Transform and rampage
Playstyle
- Area denial
- Chain control
- Tank/damage hybrid
- Sustain through vengeance
Team Synergies
- 1Doctor Strange for mystical combos
- 2Hela for underworld synergy
- 3Venom for anti-hero tactics
- 4Any team needing frontline
Gameplay Impact
Gambit
The Ragin' Cajun would excel as a Duelist with his kinetic card throws and staff combat, offering a mix of ranged and melee options.
Abilities
- Kinetic Cards - Charged projectiles
- Bo Staff Mastery - Melee combos
- Cajun Slide - Evasive maneuver
- Ultimate: Royal Flush - Massive area explosion
Playstyle
- Mix of range and melee
- Charge mechanics
- High mobility
- Combo potential
Team Synergies
- 1Storm for X-Men tactics
- 2Magik for energy combos
- 3Black Panther for staff synergy
- 4Any combo-heavy team
Gameplay Impact
Silver Surfer
The former Herald of Galactus would make an excellent Strategist with his cosmic powers and board mobility, offering unique positioning and energy manipulation.
Abilities
- Cosmic Surf - High mobility
- Power Cosmic - Energy manipulation
- Molecular Control - Area control
- Ultimate: Cosmic Nova - Massive energy burst
Playstyle
- High mobility
- Energy control
- Team support
- Map presence
Team Synergies
- 1Adam Warlock for cosmic synergy
- 2Doctor Strange for energy combos
- 3Star-Lord for space tactics
- 4Any mobile team comp
Gameplay Impact
Blade
The Daywalker would bring intense close-range combat and vampire hunting abilities as a Duelist, perfect for aggressive playstyles.
Abilities
- Sword Mastery - Close combat
- Vampire Sense - Detection ability
- Silver Glaive - Mid-range attack
- Ultimate: Daywalker - Enhanced combat state
Playstyle
- Close combat specialist
- Sustain through lifesteal
- High burst damage
- Chase potential
Team Synergies
- 1Moon Knight for night tactics
- 2Punisher for weapon synergy
- 3Ghost Rider for supernatural combos
- 4Any aggressive comp
Gameplay Impact
Professor X
Charles Xavier would revolutionize the Strategist role with his powerful telepathic abilities, offering unique control and support options.
Abilities
- Mind Control - Enemy manipulation
- Telepathic Shield - Team protection
- Cerebro Scan - Information gathering
- Ultimate: Mental Domination - Area control
Playstyle
- Team support
- Enemy control
- Information advantage
- Strategic positioning
Team Synergies
- 1Jean Grey for psychic combos
- 2Storm for X-Men leadership
- 3Magik for protection tactics
- 4Any team comp
Gameplay Impact
Apocalypse
The first mutant would make an imposing Vanguard, using his ancient technology and mutant powers to dominate the battlefield.
Abilities
- Molecular Control - Shape-shifting attacks
- Ancient Tech - Area control
- Mutant Mastery - Power absorption
- Ultimate: Final Form - Enhanced state
Playstyle
- Battlefield control
- High durability
- Power scaling
- Team buffs
Team Synergies
- 1Magneto for mutant synergy
- 2Doctor Strange for power combos
- 3Adam Warlock for energy tactics
- 4Any power-focused team
Gameplay Impact
Daredevil
The Man Without Fear would excel as a Duelist, using his enhanced senses and acrobatic abilities for precise combat and map awareness.
Abilities
- Radar Sense - Enhanced awareness
- Billy Club - Versatile weapon
- Acrobatic Mastery - Mobility
- Ultimate: Devil of Hell's Kitchen - Combat enhancement
Playstyle
- Precise combat
- High mobility
- Map awareness
- Combo potential
Team Synergies
- 1Spider-Man for agile combos
- 2Iron Fist for martial arts synergy
- 3Black Widow for stealth tactics
- 4Any mobility-based team
Gameplay Impact
Cable
The time-traveling mutant would bring a unique mix of gunplay and telekinetic abilities as a Strategist, offering both support and damage options.
Abilities
- Techno-Organic Control - Weapon enhancement
- Time Slip - Tactical advantage
- Telekinetic Shield - Team protection
- Ultimate: Future Sight - Strategic control
Playstyle
- Range control
- Team support
- Tactical positioning
- Resource management
Team Synergies
- 1Deadpool for future tactics
- 2Jean Grey for psychic combos
- 3Winter Soldier for gun synergy
- 4Any strategic comp