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How to counter Black Widow

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Black Widow in Marvel Rivals?

Black Widow is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Black Widow most reliably right now are Cloak & Dagger, Invisible Woman, and Angela, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Cloak & Dagger+11.2Team pressure≈ +10%
  2. 2.Invisible Woman+10.4Team pressure≈ +10%
  3. 3.Angela+10.0Wins the 1v1≈ +9%

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 Widow, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Angela
    AngelaWins the 1v1
    +10.0≈ +9%High
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  2. Captain America
    Captain AmericaWins the 1v1
    +9.9≈ +9%High
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  3. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeMixed threat
    +7.7≈ +7%Very high
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  4. Magneto
    MagnetoWins the 1v1
    +7.6≈ +7%Very high
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  5. Rogue
    RogueWins the 1v1
    +5.4≈ +5%High
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Groot
    GrootMixed threat
    +5.1≈ +5%High
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  2. Emma Frost
    Emma FrostMixed threat
    +4.6≈ +4%Very high
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  3. Thor
    ThorWins the 1v1
    +4.4≈ +4%High
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  4. Venom
    VenomWins the 1v1
    +4.4≈ +4%High
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  5. Bruce Banner
    Bruce BannerWins the 1v1
    +2.2≈ +2%High
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  6. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    +0.7High
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  7. The Thing
    The Thing
    -0.4High
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  8. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -2.1High
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  9. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -4.4High
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  10. The Hood
    The Hood
    -4.5Very high
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Duelist26 heroes

  1. Daredevil
    DaredevilWins the 1v1
    +8.8≈ +8%High
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  2. Black Panther
    Black PantherWins the 1v1
    +8.7≈ +8%High
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  3. Black Cat
    Black CatWins the 1v1
    +8.0≈ +7%High
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  4. Magik
    MagikWins the 1v1
    +7.0≈ +6%High
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  5. Mister Fantastic
    Mister FantasticWins the 1v1
    +5.9≈ +5%High
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Show all 26 Duelist counters
  1. Iron Fist
    Iron FistWins the 1v1
    +4.5≈ +4%High
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  2. Blade
    BladeWins the 1v1
    +3.0≈ +3%High
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  3. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    -0.2Good
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  4. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    -0.5High
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  5. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight
    -0.5High
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  6. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -1.3High
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  7. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    -1.4High
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  8. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl
    -1.7High
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  9. Psylocke
    Psylocke
    -3.7High
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  10. Namor
    Namor
    -4.5High
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  11. Hela
    Hela
    -5.0High
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  12. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -5.1High
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  13. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    -5.2High
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  14. Cyclops
    Cyclops
    -5.6High
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  15. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -5.9High
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  16. Phoenix
    Phoenix
    -6.7High
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  17. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    -6.7Good
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  18. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    -6.9High
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  19. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    -7.1High
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  20. Storm
    Storm
    -10.9High
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  21. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    -11.2High
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Strategist13 heroes

  1. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & DaggerTeam pressure
    +11.2≈ +10%Very high
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  2. Invisible Woman
    Invisible WomanTeam pressure
    +10.4≈ +10%Very high
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  3. White Fox
    White FoxTeam pressure
    +6.2≈ +6%Very high
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  4. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)Team pressure
    +3.8≈ +4%High
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  5. Luna Snow
    Luna SnowTeam pressure
    +3.7≈ +3%Very high
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land SharkTeam pressure
    +3.3≈ +3%High
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  2. Gambit
    GambitTeam pressure
    +2.7≈ +3%High
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  3. Loki
    LokiTeam pressure
    +2.7≈ +2%High
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  4. Adam Warlock
    Adam WarlockTeam pressure
    +2.6≈ +2%High
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  5. Mantis
    MantisTeam pressure
    +2.4≈ +2%High
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  6. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +0.8High
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  7. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    +0.3Very high
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  8. Ultron
    Ultron
    -11.5High
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Flip side: Black Widow punishes Ultron, Iron Man, and Storm hardest. Playing Black Widow yourself? See Black Widow'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 Widow FAQ

What is the best counter to Black Widow in Marvel Rivals?
Cloak & Dagger is the strongest pick against Black Widow right now, with a counter rating of +11.2 (an estimated +10% swing to an even fight), followed by Invisible Woman and Angela. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Black Widow.
How are Black Widow's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Black Widow, 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 Widow good against in Marvel Rivals?
Black Widow punishes Ultron, Iron Man, and Storm hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Black Widow is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Black Widow 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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