Marvel Rivals: 5 best heroes to counter Magneto

Being one of the most popular tanks in the game, it's essential to know how you can counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals. Magneto has absolutely risen through the ranks to be one of the strongest tanks in NetEase's hero-shooter and for all right reasons.

Being a Vanguard, Magneto's primary goal is to create space for his team and allow them the freedom to exercise their abilities. This can be done using a combination of his different abilities, all of which allow him to tank enemy fire, and better yet, use it against them to inflict maximum damage.

Naturally, it's quite important to know how you can counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals, and our detailed guide will provide you with a list of the heroes who can serve you best in this regard. To know more, read below.

Disclaimer: This article solely reflects the writer's personal opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this guide have been updated to the latest patch deployed on January 25, 2025. This article will be further updated as a new balance update goes live for Marvel Rivals in the near future. Also, none of these entries are in any particular order, feel free to choose any of these heroes.

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List of five best heroes to counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals

Magneto is quite a powerhouse, and only a few heroes in the game can properly counter him one-on-one. Some of the most notable names certainly include Wolverine, who is a definite tank-buster, Magik, and others.

Below is a list of the five best heroes to counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals:

1) Wolverine

Wolverine is one of the best heroes to counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Wolverine is by far the best tank counter in the game. His primary attack deals damage based on enemies’ max health, which is extremely powerful against Magneto who has a base health of 650. This combined with his Feral Leap ability almost guarantees the kill most of the time.

Feral Leap is not only a great ability to push against enemy Vanguards like Magneto, but better yet, to push them into uncomfortable spots. With Feral Leap, Wolverine can technically 'kidnap' Magneto, and put him in between his entire team. With proper coordination, Wolverine and his teammates can absolutely shred through his high HP and eliminate him. It makes him one of the best heroes to counter Magento in Marvel Rivals.

Furthermore, Wolverine’s passives — Berserker Rage and Regenerative Healing Factor — work extremely well in combination with each other to increase his survivability and enable him to go for aggressive takedowns on Vanguards like Magneto.

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2) Magik

Magik in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Magik is an excellent counter to Magneto in the game. Her primary attack, Soulsword, and Eldritch Whirl — deal a significant amount of damage to Magneto, and because his Iron and Metal Bulwark abilities have long cooldowns — Magik can easily take advantage of their downtimes. These abilities combined together make her one of the best heroes to counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals.

Furthermore, her passive — Limbo’s Might — allows her to survive for a longer period and engage in close-quarter combat efficiently.

Check out: Marvel Rivals Magik guide: Abilities, how to play, and more

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3) Venom

Venom in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Magneto in Marvel Rivals is weak against dive heroes like Venom. His lack of agility can be taken advantage of by the continuous use of Frenzied Arrival and Cellular Corrosion — making him waste his shields and rendering him vulnerable to the enemy team. Additionally, Venom is difficult for Magneto to defeat due to his high health and Symbiotic Resilience ability.

Furthermore, Venom can easily dodge Magneto’s Mag-Cannon with his Venom Swing and Alien Biology abilities. His super — Feast of the Abyss — can bypass all other utilities, dealing massive damage or forcing out Magneto’s Iron or Metal Bulwark.

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4) Spider-Man

Spider-Man can easily counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Spider-Man is another excellent counter to Magneto in Marvel Rivals. His close-range combat style is difficult for Magneto to keep up with — who gets easily overwhelmed during the downtime of his Metallic Curtain and Iron Bulwark. A well-timed Get Over Here! and Amazing Combo can pull Magneto out of position and make him extremely vulnerable to the enemy team.

Furthermore, Spidey’s ultimate — Spectacular Spin — is difficult to dodge for the slow Magneto, which can seriously injure him while taking down a few of his teammates behind.

Also, check out: Marvel Rivals Spider-Man guide: Abilities, how to play, and more

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5) Iron Man

Iron Man is a fantastic pick to counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Iron Man is one of the best heroes to counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals owing to his airborne and extremely agile nature with Hyper-Velocity — which is difficult for Magneto to keep track of. Also considering Tony’s Repulsor Blast attacks deal area damage, he can easily take high ground and bypass Magneto’s Metallic Curtain with ease.

Furthermore, Iron Man’s ultimate — Invincible Pulse Cannon — can easily take down Magento who finds it hard to escape owing to his lack of mobility.

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This covers the five best heroes to counter Magneto in Marvel Rivals. It is highly recommended to keep track of Magneto’s ability cooldowns and strike at the proper moment to catch him off-guard.

During his ability downtimes, he becomes much easier to defeat and renders his entire team vulnerable — making it a good time to initiate team fights.

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