New to Marvel Rivals? These beginner picks like The Punisher, The Thing, and Jeff the Landshark are great for learning the ropes. Read to find your first main in Marvel Rivals.
Best Heroes to Play for Beginners (Season 2 Update)
New to Marvel Rivals? These characters will help you get your footing fast
Jumping into Marvel Rivals for the first time can be a blast since you're playing your favorite Marvel characters and pitting them against each other, but let's be real, it's also easy to feel overwhelmed especially when the losses start piling up faster than you’d expect. Don't worry because we've got your back! Whether you’re used to fast-paced FPS action or you’re more comfortable with third-person RPGs, we’ve rounded up the best heroes to help you get started and give you an edge.
Best Beginner-Friendly Heroes
The Punisher
Simple, Straight, and Downright Ruthless
The Punisher
Role: Duelist (DPS)
Why he's great: The Punisher feels like home if you're used to playing shooting games. You've got a rifle, a shotgun, a grenade, and a zipline. That's it. No complicated combos, just crazy solid damage that you can use in virtually any team. It's perfect for anyone who just started playing or getting used to the flow of team fights.
Why she's great: If aiming isn't your strongest skill (yet), Scarlet Witch gives you a bit of a leeway. She has a built-in aim assist to her primary, attack and her AoE (Area of Effect) stun and ultimate ability is both powerful and flashy.
Why she's great: Squirrel Girl is funny, quirky, and her squirrel swarm is shockingly effective. She's the perfect character for players who wants to learn the mechanics of a backlines hero without feeling too removed from combat.
Why he's great: Ben Grimm is all about smashing through enemies and staying in the fight. He's easy to control, hard to kill, and lets you make space for your team with just pure, brute force.
Why he's great: If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok or YouTube Shorts and keep seeing clips of Rocket Raccoon sneaking into corners and snagging MVP in most matches, it’s not just hype, it’s true. Rocket Raccoon is one of the most beginner-friendly characters with incredible utility. He supports his team by healing with bouncing orbs, revives allies using his beacon, and amps up damage with his ultimate ability. On top of that, his small hitbox, wall-run, and dash abilities give him exceptional mobility. It's a great starting character for players who are used to characters with lots of abilities.
Why he's great:Jeff might be small and a little silly, but his impressive mobility makes him incredibly hard to pin down. With speed and agility on his side, he can dart through battles, heal teammates, and outmaneuver enemies with ease. His ultimate is a whirlpool that pulls enemies in and lets him swallow them to spit them out, flying off the map. If you’re a beginner looking for a character who can support your team, stir up chaos, and zip through fights while staying safe, Jeff is an excellent pick!Let me know if you'd like me to refine it further!
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