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Black Widow

How to beat Black Widow

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

The best counters to Black Widow right now are Doctor Strange, Magneto, and Groot, led by Doctor Strange at a +2.1 counter rating. Every hero below is ranked by how hard they beat Black Widow in real duels and teamfights, all ranks, updated Jul 9, 2026.

Ratings blend one-on-one duel wins (two thirds) with teamfight impact (one third), from the kill feeds of community matches. Each hero's general strength is stripped out, so a high rating means the matchup itself is lopsided, not that the hero is simply strong. Match win rate is excluded on purpose: 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.

Vanguard14 heroes

  1. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange

    Takes 61% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 60% of the deaths when both are up

    +2.1High
  2. Magneto
    Magneto

    Takes 64% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 61% of the deaths when both are up

    +2.0High
  3. Groot
    Groot

    Takes 61% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 60% of the deaths when both are up

    +2.0Good
  4. Captain America
    Captain America

    Takes 60% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.7Good
  5. Rogue
    Rogue

    Takes 57% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.6High
  6. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost

    Takes 57% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 58% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.5High
  7. Venom
    Venom

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.3Good
  8. Angela
    Angela

    Takes 60% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 57% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.3Good
  9. Thor
    Thor

    Takes 61% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.2Good
  10. The Thing
    The Thing

    Takes 51% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8Good
  11. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur

    Takes 50% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7High
  12. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner

    Takes 56% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 64% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.6Good
  13. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 57% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2Good
  14. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker

    Takes 50% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 61% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1High

Duelist26 heroes

  1. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic

    Takes 65% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 58% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.4Good
  2. Black Panther
    Black Panther

    Takes 53% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7Good
  3. Black Cat
    Black Cat

    Takes 57% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5Good
  4. Magik
    Magik

    Takes 57% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4High
  5. Daredevil
    Daredevil

    Takes 53% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 49% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3Good
  6. Iron Fist
    Iron Fist

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3Good
  7. Wolverine
    Wolverine

    Takes 49% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 51% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2Good
  8. Blade
    Blade

    Takes 51% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 49% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3Good
  9. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)

    Takes 50% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 51% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3Good
  10. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier

    Takes 56% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3High
  11. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight

    Takes 52% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.6Good
  12. Psylocke
    Psylocke

    Takes 53% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 55% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.7Good
  13. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl

    Takes 51% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.7Good
  14. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.8Good
  15. Namor
    Namor

    Takes 52% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.8Good
  16. The Punisher
    The Punisher

    Takes 49% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.9High
  17. Hela
    Hela

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0Good
  18. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man

    Takes 51% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0High
  19. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord

    Takes 51% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.0Good
  20. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone

    Takes 46% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.2Good
  21. Human Torch
    Human Torch

    Takes 46% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.3Limited
  22. Storm
    Storm

    Takes 50% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.3Limited
  23. Phoenix
    Phoenix

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.3Good
  24. Cyclops
    Cyclops

    Takes 56% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 55% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.3High
  25. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye

    Takes 49% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.6Good
  26. Iron Man
    Iron Man

    Takes 47% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 51% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.7Good

Strategist12 heroes

  1. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman

    Takes 35% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 60% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7High
  2. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger

    Takes 36% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 61% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7High
  3. White Fox
    White Fox

    Takes 43% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5High
  4. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock

    Takes 38% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2Good
  5. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow

    Takes 41% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 58% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1High
  6. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)

    Takes 32% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1Good
  7. Loki
    Loki

    Takes 33% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 61% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.1Good
  8. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark

    Takes 34% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.5High
  9. Mantis
    Mantis

    Takes 32% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.6Good
  10. Gambit
    Gambit

    Takes 32% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 57% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.6High
  11. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon

    Takes 15% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 64% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.2High
  12. Ultron
    Ultron

    Takes 38% of the kills traded with Black Widow · Black Widow suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.9Good

Flip side: Black Widow punishes Ultron, Iron Man, and Storm hardest. Playing Black Widow yourself? See Black Widow's full stats, win rate & synergies →

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Beating Black Widow FAQ

What is the best counter to Black Widow in Marvel Rivals?
Doctor Strange is the strongest pick against Black Widow right now, with a counter rating of +2.1, followed by Magneto and Groot. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Black Widow.
How are Black Widow's 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?
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?
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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