5 best heroes to counter Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals

Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals is one of the most difficult heroes to tackle. His quick movements, web swinging, and small hitbox can frustrate many players. Considering the game is relatively new, players are still trying to determine who their main heroes would be and which heroes would be effective against each other.

On that note, here are the five best heroes to counter Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals.

Note: This list is subjective and in no particular order. It solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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The Punisher and other heroes to counter Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals

1) The Punisher

The Punisher (Image via NetEase Games)

If you're looking for an easy-to-understand character with high DPS, The Punisher is the ideal character. Your Turret could be helpful when Spider-Man is swinging: if he comes close, The Punisher also has a Shotgun that he can swap to.

Do note that The Punisher is generally slow, so try to stick close to your allies and utilize the zipline ability perfectly.

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2) Black Widow

Black Widow (Image via NetEase Games)

Although Black Widow is a difficult character to master, she is highly effective against Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals. If you have good aim, you can one-shot him using her sniper. If he confuses you with his movements, counter it with the double jump ability and tackle any of his attacks.

As mentioned, learning to use Black Widow is difficult and requires many hours to get used to. So if you are considering controlling her, try the Practice Mode or enter some custom lobbies with your friends to understand her playstyle.

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3) Mantis

Mantis (Image via NetEase Games)

Not only is Mantis highly effective against Spider-Man, but she is also one of the best Strategists in the game. She has one of the highest damage in her class, and can instantly heal against any of Spider-Man's attacks.

The best way to play Mantis would be to stick with your teammates and support them as a healer. You can also easily sedate a character like Spider-Man if he tries to get close to you by using the Spore Slumber ability.

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4) Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange (Image via NetEase Games)

Doctor Strange is one of the few Vanguard class heroes who can tackle the fast, frustrating attacks of Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals. His shield, which is somewhat overpowered and likely to be nerfed in the near future, protects him and nearby teammates.

Moreover, if you feel vulnerable at any point in the game against enemies, confuse them with your portals. Do note that Doctor Strange is not that easy to use for beginners and requires a good understanding of the game.

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5) Jeff the Land Shark

Jeff the Land Shark (Image via NetEase Games)

The walking shark puppy is not just adorable but also a major threat to Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals. He has one of the strongest Ultimates, can heal himself and his teammates quickly, and is also easy for beginners to use.

Whenever you feel like you need to get into cover and Spider-Man is dominating, you can simply enter the Hide And Seek mode to regroup with your allies quickly. Moreover, the Joyful Splash weapon can easily track him even if he is moving a lot.

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That covers our list of the best heroes to counter Spider-Man in Marvel Rivals.

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