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Marvel Rivals Tier Guide: Top Tier Support Heroes

by Aaliyah Feb 13,2025

Marvel Rivals: A Strategist's Guide to Support Characters

In the vibrant world of Marvel Rivals, mastering the art of support is crucial for victory. While damage dealers often steal the spotlight, skilled strategists using support characters are the backbone of a successful team. This guide ranks the seven available support units, helping you choose the perfect ally for your squad.

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  • Best Strategist in Marvel Rivals
  • S Tier
  • A Tier
  • B Tier

Best Strategist in Marvel Rivals

The support roster in Marvel Rivals offers a diverse range of healing and buffing capabilities. While Jeff the Land Shark enjoys popularity, he's not the only strategic powerhouse. Let's dive into the rankings:

RankHero
SMantis and Luna Snow
AAdam Warlock and Cloak & Dagger
BJeff the Land Shark, Loki, and Rocket Raccoon

S Tier

Mantis and Luna Snow in Marvel Rivals.

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  • Mantis: A top-tier healer, Mantis buffs allies' damage by consuming orbs (which regenerate automatically). Headshot precision maximizes her effectiveness, though beginners will find her straightforward to use. Her fragility necessitates careful positioning.

  • Luna Snow: Luna's attacks heal allies or damage foes, while her Ice Art ability enhances both healing and damage output. Her AoE Ultimate, Fate of Both Worlds, offers strategic healing or damage, making her an excellent choice for new players due to her intuitive abilities. Her damage output is secondary to her support role.

A Tier

Adam Warlock and Cloack & Dagger

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  • Adam Warlock: Adam excels at reviving fallen teammates with his Quantum Zone Ultimate, granting temporary invincibility. His Avatar Life Stream heals allies, and Soul Bond shares damage while providing a heal-over-time effect.

  • Cloak & Dagger: Cloak's attacks offer healing or damage, with self-sustaining healing capabilities. Dagger focuses on damage and applying Vulnerability debuffs. Dark Teleportation boosts ally movement speed and provides invisibility.

B Tier

Rocket Raccoon, Jeff, and Loki in Marvel Rivals.

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  • Jeff the Land Shark: While popular, Jeff's healing is less potent than higher-tier characters, making him less effective in extended battles. His simplicity makes him accessible to newcomers.

  • Loki: Loki's effectiveness relies heavily on player skill and strategic decoy placement. His unique Ultimate allows him to shapeshift into any hero for a short duration.

  • Rocket Raccoon: Unlike other supports, Rocket prioritizes utility and damage, including a revive ability (Respawn Machine). His hybrid DPS/support role and fragility require skilled play.

Ultimately, the best support character depends on your playstyle and enjoyment. Experiment to find your perfect match!

Marvel Rivals is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.