5 best heroes to counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals

Iron Fist is a Duelist class hero in Marvel Rivals. He is a complex character with a four-star difficulty rating. Most of his attacks are short and mid-range in normal scenarios, making him a melee hero who can deal great damage with his striking-style abilities. Therefore, characters who can maintain a secure distance, without losing their impact, can counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals.

This article will go over five of the best heroes you can use to counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions

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Who are the best heroes to counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals?

1) Iron Man - Duelist

Iron Man will mostly remain out of range for Iron Fist's attacks. That being said, the latter could close the distance to some extent with his Crane Leap. However, this still won't be enough to deal with Iron Man's state of constant flight.

Furthermore, the flying billionaire can chip away at Iron Fist's health while maintaining great distance. His Repulsor Blast and Unibeam abilities are more than capable of dealing significant damage to Lin Lie in battle.

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2) Magneto - Vanguard

Magneto can counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

The master of magnetism is an appropriate counter for Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals. Magneto's Metallic Curtain is a powerful shield that can block incoming attacks. He can also be great at managing distance, with a lot of his attacks being projectile-based.

This means that he can still damage Iron Fist while being at a safe distance. Furthermore, Iron Fist is a Duelist with only 250 HP while Magneto, a Vanguard character, has 650 HP. Magneto's defenses are too strong for Iron Fist to break through without being seriously damaged.

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3) Adam Warlock - Strategist

Adam Warlock is a great pick to counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals. He is a heal-based hero who can heal himself while also boosting the health of his allies with his Avatar Life Stream ability.

Adam Warlock can counter Iron Fist with both his primary and his secondary fire abilities as both of them are ranged attacks. His Quantum Magic ability has a damage falloff of 50% at 40 meters and beyond. However, his Cosmic Cluster ability does not have this limitation.

Iron Fist would have to constantly close the distance between himself and Adam Warlock to make a difference. This gives the latter an edge over the former.

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4) Hawkeye - Duelist

Hawkeye's arrows are lethal in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Those familiar with the famous Marvel character would know that Hawkeye's specialty is his skill with arrows. Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals deals significant damage from great distances with just about all of his abilities. The Piercing, Blast, and Hypersonic Arrow attacks can all counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals.

This is because Hawkeye can aim and shoot from a long distance and still deal great damage. Meanwhile, Iron Fist can't do the same, which is his major limitation. His melee attacks will likely have a tough time finding the marksman in the first place.

Playing as Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals also takes great skill since the character's skill ceiling is high. Regardless, once mastered, his pinpoint accuracy can be devastating.

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5) Black Widow - Duelist

The final entry on this list is Black Widow, a sniper, who specializes in ranged warfare. While her primary fire, Widow's Bite Baton, is a close-range attack, her specialty is her Red Room Rifle. The gun is a sniper rifle that deals 120 damage per round, however, the damage decreases by 50% for 20 meters and beyond.

Regardless, Black Widow thrives at great distances and can find a comfortable spot on a map and shoot down Iron Fist with her secondary attack. Her Electro-Plasma Explosion can further damage and slow him, making things worse for the melee-based hero. Overall, Iron Fist would likely have a difficult time battling Black Widow in Marvel Rivals.

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This is the list of all the characters you can use to counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals. All the heroes have a different skill ceiling, so it's best to practice them to your best to make an impact.