How to counter Hela in Marvel Rivals

Knowing how to counter Hela in Marvel Rivals is quite important as the hero remains a meta pick even to this day. Hela is a duelist hero in NetEase Games' brand-new team-based shooter title, and she is arguably one of the strongest picks in the game. She is a sharpshooter who excels in medium range combat. Her kit provides her with a great balance of offensive abilities, a mix of crowd-control powers, and better yet, great reposition mobility tools as well.

As evident, she is a definite threat to most heroes in the game, and for all the right reason. It's pretty important to know how you can counter this hero, because not only is she pesky, but she can definitely deal a devastating amount of damage if not kept in check

This article will provide you with a detailed brief on the 5 best heroes to counter Hela in Marvel Rivals. We have curated this list to feature the heroes that we believe are best suited to stop this powerful Duelist in her tracks. Continue reading to discover the heroes capable of countering Hela in Marvel Rivals.

Disclaimer: The contents of this article solely reflect the views and opinions of the writer. The entries in this list have been made with respect to the ongoing meta in the game, and it is inclusive of all the hero balance changes that have been incorporated with the latest March 13 patch notes for the title.

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The Punisher, Captain America, and other three Heroes to counter Hela in Marvel Rivals

1) The Punisher

The Punisher is the easiest duelist in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

The Punisher is one of the easiest Duelists to learn in Marvel Rivals. This hit-scan character can easily track and shred Hela with his Adjudication. On top of that, the mounted machine gun is a game changer when it comes to countering any lethal Vanguard, Strategist, and Duelist characters.

However, the Punisher is quite slow and might not keep up with Hela's movement. Hence, we highly suggest using the zipline properly to shorten the distance with the Goddess of death.

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2) Captain America

Captain America (Image via NetEase Games)

Captain America in Marvel Rivals is one of the most effective Dive Vanguards that can punish Hela from a close range. Apart from the health pool difference, a couple of things proved to be quite lethal against this HeL resident. The Leading Dash helps the Captain rush her quickly.

Combining it with the Super Soldier Slam would provide significant AoE (area of effect) damage. Meanwhile, Cap's shield is perfect to absorb the lethal damage from the Goddess herself. Furthermore, the Liberty Rush and Vibraniun Energy Saw are also useful against lethal Duelists like the Asgardian.

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3) Hawkeye

Hawkeye in MR (Image via NetEase Games)

Hawkeye is one of the most effective counters of Hela in Marvel Rivals. If we follow the basic fundamental method to counter a long-range character with another long-range Herp, there's no other than this marksman.

Hawkeye can swap between Piercing and Blast Arrow to inflict long-range damage to Hela. Moreover, his Archer's Focus passive will help him apply bonus damage to go toe-to-toe with the Goddess of Death. On top of that, he can also use the Skyward Leap to rush the Goddess to catch her off guard.

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4) Luna Snow

Luna Snow is a great Strategist (Image via NetEase Games)

Luna Snow is the most effective Strategist to use against the Goddess of Death in Marvel Rivals. She has a wide range of abilities including Absolute Zero, Ice Arts, and more. Firstly, Light & Dark Ice has a massive potential to shred Hela in close or mid-range combats. However, it's not effective in long-range battles because the damage falls off.

When almost every strategist fails to provide significant damage in the long-range, Luna's Ice Arts and Absolute Zero get the job done. While one ability allows her to inflict exceptional damage on the Asgardian, the other ability (Absolute Zero) can freeze the Goddess and anyone can finish her off.

Lastly, Luna Snow's Fate of Both Worlds allows her teammates including herself to survive any deadly attacks, such as the ultimate attack from Hela.

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5) Venom

Venom in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Venom is another Vanguard who can inflict significant damage on Hela. The symbiote-enhanced body can use the combination of Venom Swing and Dark Predation to dive right onto the character and shred her within seconds. Meanwhile, his agility and maneuvering on the field make him a tough target to hit for the Goddess.

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On top of that, Venom's Symbiotic Resilience helps him convert all his lost health to bonus health. As a result, it's easier for him to survive the deadly attacks from thorns and piercing night.

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As stated above, Hela is somewhat of a sharpshooter in Marvel Rivals. It's intrinsic for you to know that, to counter Hela in Marvel Rivals, you have to do something more than just rush into her team headfirst. First and foremost, avoid incoming damage using natural cover in the game. Beyond that, communicate with your team and pair up with other players to isolate Hela. Once isolated, you can easily eliminate her as she will no longer pose a threat to you.

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