7 most unpopular Marvel Rivals characters, ranked

Contents

• Bruce Banner and other most disliked Marvel Rivals heroes
  • 7) Bruce Banner (Hulk)
  • 6) Squirrel Girl
  • 5) Black Panther
  • 4) Namor
  • 3) Wolverine
  • 2) Black Widow
  • 1) Storm

Marvel Rivals has been gaining a lot of attention lately, and the shooter's meta seems to be shifting quickly. With 33 distinct heroes available so far, players may find it challenging to find their perfect champions. While some heroes dominate the game, others are left behind for multiple reasons, such as a steep learning curve or underwhelming abilities.

Thanks to statistics on Rivals Codex, we now have a clearer picture of which characters in Marvel Rivals are the least favored and have the lowest pick rates.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinion.

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Bruce Banner and 6 other unpopular Marvel Rivals heroes based on pick rate

7) Bruce Banner (Hulk)

Hulk (Image via NetEase Games)

Hulk has one of the highest win rates in Marvel Rivals (over 54%), yet he is the seventh least-picked hero in the game, with only 1.9% of players selecting him. This is likely due to the complexity of using him. Many in the shooter's community are casual gamers who prefer characters that are easy to use and deal high damage.

Nonetheless, Hulk remains a powerful hero, with impressive abilities. His transformations between Hulk and Bruce Banner offer a duality of gameplay mechanics.

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6) Squirrel Girl

Squirrel Girl (Image via NetEase Games)

Squirrel Girl's quirky playstyle involves commanding an army of squirrels to attack and perform special moves. While her crowd-control abilities are solid, her 1.7% pick rate suggests she doesn’t appeal to most players.

Due to her unconventional combat style, Squirrel Girl is overshadowed by more straightforward heroes like The Punisher and Iron Man, who are more aligned with the typical player’s preferences.

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5) Black Panther

Black Panther (Image via NetEase Games)

Black Panther is a fast and lethal melee hero, but his 1.4% pick rate reflects the challenge of mastering his precise and swift combat style.

Most players seem to gravitate toward Duelists who are both fast and easy to handle, leaving Black Panther less popular despite his effectiveness in the right hands.

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4) Namor

Namor (Image via NetEase Games)

Namor, the hero from Atlantis, brings unique aquatic abilities to Marvel Rivals but has one of the lowest pick rates at just 1.3%.

Namor's powers lack versatility, and his slow movement speed makes him less appealing to players. His abilities are highly situational, limiting his overall usefulness in most matches.

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3) Wolverine

Wolverine (Image via NetEase Games)

Wolverine, a melee-only hero, also struggles with popularity in Marvel Rivals, with a mere 1.2% pick rate. Many players consider him underpowered, primarily due to his reliance on close-range combat and the need for precise gameplay, much like Black Panther.

Wolverine's reliance on close-range combat and high difficulty make him less desirable for many players.

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2) Black Widow

Black Widow (Image via NetEase Games)

Despite being the only sniper in Marvel Rivals, Black Widow also only has a 1.2% pick rate. Her stealth-oriented playstyle and underwhelming abilities often fail to make a significant impact in the fast-paced matches of the game.

Additionally, using Black Widow's sniper effectively requires hours of practice, which discourages many players.

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1) Storm

Storm (Image via NetEase Games)

Storm, with her mastery over the weather and strong damage potential, has an unexpectedly low pick rate of just 0.8%. She tends to be overshadowed by heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Fist, and Iron Man in the Duelist class.

Additionally, Storm is a high-skill hero, requiring strategic play that doesn’t appeal to casual gamers.

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This concludes our list of the least popular heroes in Marvel Rivals. Keep in mind that the game’s meta is evolving rapidly, and these statistics may change as new updates and balance changes are introduced.

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