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How to counter Black Panther

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Black Panther in Marvel Rivals?

Black Panther is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Black Panther most reliably right now are The Thing, Peni Parker, and Angela, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.The Thing+17.5Mixed threat≈ +16%
  2. 2.Peni Parker+16.4Wins the 1v1≈ +15%
  3. 3.Angela+14.7Mixed threat≈ +13%

Counter ratings are measured from duel and teamfight outcomes in tracked Marvel Rivals matches, not from match win rate. The rating is an index, not a percentage: 0 is a neutral matchup and a higher number means a harder counter. Source: Counterwatch community stats, all ranks, updated Aug 23, 2026.

Ratings come from the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the duels, and whose side dies more in teamfights. Match win rate is excluded on purpose, because it punishes counter picks made from behind. Counters that work by absorbing or denying damage rather than dealing it, like Magneto's shields, are understated by kill data. So are counters that only come online while a team-up is active. How counter ratings are calculated →

Every counter to Black Panther, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. The Thing
    The ThingMixed threat
    +17.5≈ +16%High
    Counters
  2. Peni Parker
    Peni ParkerWins the 1v1
    +16.4≈ +15%High
    Counters
  3. Angela
    AngelaMixed threat
    +14.7≈ +13%Good
    Counters
  4. Thor
    ThorMixed threat
    +12.3≈ +11%High
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  5. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil DinosaurTeam pressure
    +11.9≈ +11%High
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Venom
    Venom
    +11.8≈ +11%High
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  2. Rogue
    RogueMixed threat
    +11.3≈ +10%High
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  3. Groot
    GrootMixed threat
    +10.2≈ +9%Good
    Counters
  4. Captain America
    Captain AmericaTeam pressure
    +9.8≈ +9%Good
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  5. Bruce Banner
    Bruce BannerTeam pressure
    +9.3≈ +9%Good
    Counters
  6. Magneto
    MagnetoTeam pressure
    +7.1≈ +7%High
    Counters
  7. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)Mixed threat
    +6.6≈ +6%High
    Counters
  8. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeMixed threat
    +5.0≈ +5%High
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  9. The Hood
    The HoodTeam pressure
    +4.9≈ +5%Very high
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  10. Emma Frost
    Emma FrostMixed threat
    +3.0≈ +3%High
    Counters

Duelist26 heroes

  1. Mister Fantastic
    Mister FantasticWins the 1v1
    +13.2≈ +12%Good
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  2. Human Torch
    Human TorchWins the 1v1
    +9.2≈ +9%Good
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  3. Daredevil
    DaredevilWins the 1v1
    +4.7≈ +4%Good
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  4. Storm
    StormWins the 1v1
    +4.2≈ +4%Good
    Counters
  5. Iron Fist
    Iron FistMixed threat
    +2.0≈ +2%High
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Show all 26 Duelist counters
  1. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)Mixed threat
    +1.7≈ +2%Good
    Counters
  2. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    +0.7High
    Counters
  3. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    +0.7High
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  4. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    +0.6High
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  5. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    +0.3High
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  6. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -1.0Good
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  7. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -1.1High
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  8. Blade
    Blade
    -1.1Good
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  9. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    -1.4High
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  10. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -2.6High
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  11. Magik
    Magik
    -2.7High
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  12. Namor
    Namor
    -2.7High
    Counters
  13. Cyclops
    Cyclops
    -3.4Very high
    Counters
  14. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    -6.3High
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  15. Psylocke
    Psylocke
    -8.5Good
    Counters
  16. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -8.7High
    Counters
  17. Phoenix
    Phoenix
    -8.8High
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  18. Hela
    Hela
    -10.7High
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  19. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight
    -11.3High
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  20. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    -11.9Good
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  21. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl
    -14.1High
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Strategist13 heroes

  1. Ultron
    UltronMixed threat
    +3.8≈ +4%High
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  2. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    -2.8Good
    Counters
  3. White Fox
    White Fox
    -5.8High
    Counters
  4. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    -7.8Good
    Counters
  5. Loki
    Loki
    -8.8Good
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    -10.1High
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  2. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    -10.5Very high
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  3. Gambit
    Gambit
    -10.8High
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  4. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    -11.3High
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  5. Mantis
    Mantis
    -12.8High
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  6. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    -13.3High
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  7. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    -19.3High
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  8. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    -22.3High
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Flip side: Black Panther punishes Jeff The Land Shark, Rocket Raccoon, and Squirrel Girl hardest. Playing Black Panther yourself? See Black Panther's full stats, win rate & synergies →

Counter picking guides: Marvel Rivals counters: who beats who in every matchup · How Counterwatch calculates hero counters and synergies

Beating Black Panther FAQ

What is the best counter to Black Panther in Marvel Rivals?
The Thing is the strongest pick against Black Panther right now, with a counter rating of +17.5 (an estimated +16% swing to an even fight), followed by Peni Parker and Angela. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Black Panther.
How are Black Panther's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Black Panther, and whose side dies more while both heroes are on the field. Each hero's general strength is stripped out so the rating reflects the matchup itself, and match win rate is excluded entirely because counter-swappers are usually already losing when they swap. Matchups need 50 or more contributing players to appear.
Who is Black Panther good against in Marvel Rivals?
Black Panther punishes Jeff The Land Shark, Rocket Raccoon, and Squirrel Girl hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Black Panther is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Black Panther in Marvel Rivals?
Only when the matchup is genuinely lopsided. Playing your best hero into a slightly bad matchup usually beats swapping to an unfamiliar counter: the data shows counter-swappers lose more often partly because they are off their main. Use the ratings here to judge how lopsided the matchup really is before giving up your comfort pick.

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