5 best heroes to duo with Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals

Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals is another hero in NetEase Games' hero-shooter roster who does not have any superpowers. This Duelist character, similar to Black Widow, depends on his skills to inflict lethal damage and make an impact in the game. His primary weapon is deadly and can take down weakened heroes with a few clean-charged headshots. This makes him the perfect hero to pick if you want to rake in kills from a safe distance.

Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals does not have great evasion or mobility abilities, making him an easy target for opponent flankers. This is where the Duelist requires constant support from the Strategist of the team to receive healing and support in the form of crowd control spells. Vanguards like Hulk who can quickly make their way back to Hawkeye are also good to have.

This article will highlight the most effective characters that can team up with Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals.

Editor’s Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this guide have been updated to the latest patch deployed on March 13, 2025. This article will be further updated as a new balance update goes live for Marvel Rivals in the near future.

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Who are the 5 best heroes to duo with Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals?

Here are some of the most effective heroes that you can pick to duo with Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals:

1) Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Hawkeye, or Clint Barton, is a bow-wielding DPS character in Marvel Rivals. Like Hanzo from Overwatch, his strength lies in the damage that his bows deal when shots are on target. This deadly potential is enhanced when paired with a hero who can create portals for strategic attacks.

Doctor Strange is a great character to pair with Hawkeye. His high health pool and Shield of the Seraphim ability can tank a good chunk of the damage that enemies dish out. However, his most unique ability is the Pentagram of Farallah, which enables him to place portals at various points on the map. This allows for discreet and creative headshots when coordinated with Hawkeye.

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2) Black Widow

Black Widow in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Hawkeye excels at long-range combat. His wide field of view helps him monitor everything on the map. While pairing him with another long-range hero might seem unbalanced, there's one who complements his skills well.

Black Widow is an excellent long-range character who is adept at sniping. With a longer range and hitscan accuracy, she forms an exceptional duo with Hawkeye. Her team-up ability with him, Supersonic Vision, allows her to utilize Hawkeye's Ultimate effectively, reflecting damage from afterimages back to the enemy.

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3) Luna Snow

Luna Snow in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Despite Hawkeye's offensive output, he's classified as a Duelist, meaning he has a medium health pool. This makes him vulnerable to lethal opponents. Therefore, a support character is crucial to form a balanced team with him.

Luna Snow is an excellent support character for this role. Her Idol Aura can attach to a single ally, who will receive constant healing whenever she heals other teammates. Additionally, her Absolute Zero secondary fire can freeze enemies, immobilizing them temporarily for easier elimination. She can also use her Ultimate to further boost allies' damage.

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4) Namor

Namor in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

As a long-range specialist, Hawkeye's focus is always on eliminating enemies from a distance. This can make him susceptible to flanking attacks that could severely damage or kill him. Hence, a character that can protect his immediate area can be of great help.

Namor is one such hero you can use to duo with Hawkeye. While his primary attack with the Trident of Neptune is slow, his Aquatic Dominion turret effectively deals damage to enemies. This turret acts as a secondary defense, alerting unsuspecting players against surprise attacks and aiding in offensive zoning.

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5) Bruce Banner/Hulk

Bruce Banner/Hulk in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Hawkeye's long-range specialization means he can target enemies while evading their line of fire. However, this can also let enemies escape his sight to heal, as he lacks the means to pursue them.

A character capable of chasing down and finishing off enemies makes for an ideal duo with Hawkeye.

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Bruce Banner, or Hulk, boasts some of the best movement abilities in the game. Hulk's massive leaps cover large distances effortlessly, and his enormous health pool makes it difficult for enemies to take him down. His focus on close-quarters combat focus balances the team, making him one of the best Vanguards to duo with Hawkeye.

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Hawkeye in Marvel Rivals has one of the highest damage outputs with his primary weapon. Moreover, his ultimate ability is perfect for dealing with high-mobility enemies like Spider-Man as he can shoot their afterimages to deal damage. Teaming up with Black Widow makes it easier as they share the ability. The team can take this ability to launch aggressive team fights and corner the enemies.

Hawkeye's fragile health pool makes him a target for the enemy team. This is where Vanguards come into play and need to safeguard their primary damage dealer. Although this hero is difficult to play, with proper positioning and game sense, you can have a massive impact in online matches while raking in high damage numbers.

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