Marvel Rivals: Best Counters for All Strategist Heroes

Strategists are the heart and soul of a team in Marvel Rivals. Sometimes, it may feel difficult to defeat the enemy team due to their healers, making them seem unbeatable. To overcome this challenge, you need to use the best counters to shut them down. In this guide, we will list the best counters for all Strategists in Marvel Rivals.

Best Counters for All Strategist Heroes in Marvel Rivals

Just like Vanguards, Marvel Rivals features 8 Strategists in total. Each hero has distinct traits and abilities that of course, can be countered by other heroes using specific skills and playing strategies. Here’s a complete list of the best heroes to choose who can counter Strategists in Marvel Rivals:

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1. Adam Warlock

Unlike in the movies and comics, Adam Warlock lacks mobility abilities here in the game, making him an easy target to chase down and eliminate.

• Captain America and Venom are the best Vanguards to dive and chase down Adam Warlock. Since he can’t escape easily, securing a kill should be a simple task.
• Black Panther’s high mobility and deadly combo make chasing Adam Warlock effortless. It is very easy to catch and defeat him quickly.
• Psylocke is also a perfect counter to Adam Warlock’s ultimate, which revives all fallen teammates at a single spot. Simply time your ultimate immediately after the resurrection, as the revived enemies will only have one-third of their health, making it a guaranteed wipe.

2. Cloak & Dagger

Cloak & Dagger is one of the highest healing output Strategists in Marvel Rivals, making them a high-priority target. To counter them effectively, use heroes with high base damage or those who can constantly close the gap.

• Thor is the best Vanguard counter for them. His high base damage with Awakening Rune (F) can quickly eliminate Cloak & Dagger. If they try to escape, use Storm Surge (Shift) to stop them. It’s best to focus on them as a priority before retreating.
• Hawkeye and Moon Knight are the best ranged Duelists for countering Cloak & Dagger.
  • Hawkeye can eliminate them in just two hits, or even one critical hit if aimed correctly.
  • Moon Knight’s burst damage is also highly effective. Use Ankh to pull them in before unleashing your burst damage.
• Magik and Mister Fantastic are close-range Duelists perfect for chasing Cloak & Dagger.
  • Keep the gap tight and apply constant pressure.
  • If they use Cloak’s Dark Teleportation to escape, follow the shroud and continue chasing until they return.

3. Invisible Woman

Susan Storm is a difficult target due to her ability to constantly turn invisible, making her hard to track and hit. However, AoE-based attacks and burst damage can counter her effectively.

• Magneto is the only Vanguard with AoE basic attacks, making him an excellent counter to reveal and damage Invisible Woman while she is cloaked.
• Mister Fantastic can split his basic attacks, helping him track and damage Invisible Woman even when she is out of sight.
• Moon Knight has the best burst damage option to eliminate Invisible Woman quickly before she can turn invisible again.
• Scarlet Witch is a great counter due to her ultimate ability. When Invisible Woman uses her ultimate, her teammates will likely gather in one spot, creating a perfect opportunity for Scarlet Witch to unleash her pure chaos ultimate and wipe them all out.
• Rocket Raccoon is the best healer against Invisible Woman’s ultimate attack. Since her ultimate blocks vision, you won’t be able to see your teammates inside, but Rocket’s AoE healing can still sustain them.

4. Jeff the Land Shark

Jeff may not be the strongest Strategist in Marvel Rivals, but his swimming ability and ultimate can be quite frustrating. Here are the best ways to counter him:

• Iron Fist can chase Jeff easily, even when he is underground, thanks to his high mobility.
• Scarlet Witch’s auto-lock abilities allow her to hit Jeff even while he is swimming, making her one of the best counters for Jeff.
• Punisher and Winter Soldier are great damage dealers who can quickly take Jeff down, even when he is underground.
• Countering Jeff’s Ultimate:
  • Jeff’s Ultimate can be a game-changer, as he can swallow multiple teammates.
  • The best counter is to also use Jeff’s Ultimate against him. When enemy Jeff activates his Ultimate, prepare yours.
  • Make sure you use your Ultimate when you hear him swallowing.
  • Just before he spits out your allies, initiate your swallow.
  • However, this won’t work if the enemy Jeff chooses to sacrifice himself along with your teammates.

5. Loki

Loki’s Regeneration Domain (Shift) is his most important skill, granting area healing and invincibility to himself and his allies inside. To counter him effectively, use these strategies:

• Thor is the best Vanguard to counter Loki. Dive into the Domain and destroy the Runes first. This will often force Loki to run away, making him an easier target.
• Magik has high split damage, allowing her to destroy Loki’s runes quickly. She is also effective at chasing and finishing him off. However, just be sure to attack the real Loki and not the clones.
• Moon Knight’s attacks bounce between enemies, making him a great pick against Loki. Since Loki’s kit includes cloning himself, this gives Moon Knight more chances to land hits.
• Flying heroes like Iron Man and Storm are strong counters to Loki.
  • Flying provides better vision, making it easier to spot the real Loki.
  • Loki’s slow-moving projectiles struggle to hit airborne enemies.

6. Luna Snow

Luna Snow is currently one of the top 3 Strategists in Marvel Rivals due to her healing and crowd-control abilities. To effectively counter her, you must dive in with high damage to disrupt her healing and eliminate her before she can support her team.

• Captain America, Thor, and Venom are the best Vanguard picks.
  • Their high mobility and dive potential allow them to chase and pressure Luna Snow constantly.
  • The goal is to force her to focus on survival instead of healing teammates.
  • Ideally, you should chase her until she’s eliminated.
• Black Panther and Iron Fist are great flanking choices.
  • Their high movement speed makes it easier to evade her freezing abilities.
  • Both heroes have burst combos that can quickly take down Luna Snow’s low-health pool.
• The only way to counter Luna Snow’s Ultimate is with The Punisher and Rocket Raccoon combo.
  • Deploy both of their ultimates simultaneously.
  • Punisher’s amplified Ultimate can melt even Luna Snow’s Ultimate, preventing her from regenerating or healing her team.
  • Make sure to aim directly at her to eliminate her before she gets a chance to recover.

7. Mantis

Mantis is currently the strongest Support hero in Marvel Rivals. Not only does she provide great healing, but she can also deal massive damage due to her high base stats and critical hits. Additionally, her fast movement speed makes her difficult to catch. To effectively counter her, you need to use speedy flankers that can chase and eliminate her before she escapes.

• Captain America is the fastest Vanguard to chase Mantis.
  • While pursuing her, always keep your shield up, as she will likely try to put you to sleep.
  • Once close, continuously attack her to prevent her from escaping.
• Black Panther, Iron Fist, and Magik are great picks due to their high mobility and fast attacks. Their quick movement allows them to keep up with Mantis and eliminate her before she can flee.
• Psylocke is the best assassin to take out Mantis. Use Psylocke’s backstab approach to quickly burst her down before she gets a chance to react. Mastering Psylocke’s sure-kill combo ensures Mantis is taken out before she can heal or escape.

8. Rocket Raccoon

Rocket Raccoon is slippery and hard to catch due to his small hitbox, high mobility, and wall-climbing ability. No Vanguard can effectively counter him, but certain Duelists and Strategists are capable of dealing with this cheeky troublemaker.

• Black Panther and Iron Fist’s dash mobility allows them to keep up with Rocket, even when he tries to escape by dashing and climbing walls.
• Star-Lord, with his flying boots and burst sustain damage can chase Rocket mid-air and take him down quickly.
• Adam Warlock’s hitscan basic attack makes it easier to land shots on Rocket, as long as you aim carefully.
• Mantis’ high base damage and precise headshots can be a real threat to Rocket, able to ‘shoo’ him away.

While these Strategists can be annoying to deal with, especially when they’re keeping their team alive, they all have clear weaknesses. The key is to pick the right counter-hero and focus on disrupting their healing and support abilities. There’s always a way to shut down these pesky healers. Just remember to take out the support, and the rest of the team will usually follow.