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How to counter Blade

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Blade in Marvel Rivals?

Blade is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Blade most reliably right now are Human Torch, Ultron, and Peni Parker, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Human Torch+8.1Wins the 1v1≈ +8%
  2. 2.Ultron+7.2Mixed threat≈ +7%
  3. 3.Peni Parker+7.2Wins the 1v1≈ +7%

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 Oct 7, 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 Blade, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Peni Parker
    Peni ParkerWins the 1v1
    +7.2≈ +7%High
    Counters
  2. Rogue
    RogueWins the 1v1
    +3.0≈ +3%High
    Counters
  3. Venom
    VenomWins the 1v1
    +2.0≈ +2%High
    Counters
  4. Thor
    ThorWins the 1v1
    +1.6≈ +2%High
    Counters
  5. The Thing
    The ThingWins the 1v1
    +1.6≈ +1%High
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    +0.9High
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  2. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    +0.5High
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  3. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    +0.3High
    Counters
  4. Angela
    Angela
    -0.3Good
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  5. Groot
    Groot
    -0.8Good
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  6. Captain America
    Captain America
    -0.8High
    Counters
  7. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    -2.0High
    Counters
  8. Magneto
    Magneto
    -2.5High
    Counters
  9. The Hood
    The Hood
    -3.2Very high
    Counters
  10. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange
    -7.1High
    Counters

Duelist27 heroes

  1. Human Torch
    Human TorchWins the 1v1
    +8.1≈ +8%Good
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  2. Iron Man
    Iron ManMixed threat
    +6.3≈ +6%High
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  3. Storm
    StormWins the 1v1
    +5.3≈ +5%Good
    Counters
  4. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet WitchMixed threat
    +4.5≈ +4%High
    Counters
  5. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa BloodstoneTeam pressure
    +2.3≈ +2%High
    Counters
Show all 27 Duelist counters
  1. Star-Lord
    Star-LordTeam pressure
    +2.0≈ +2%High
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  2. Black Panther
    Black PantherWins the 1v1
    +1.8≈ +2%Good
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  3. Phoenix
    PhoenixTeam pressure
    +1.7≈ +2%High
    Counters
  4. Magik
    MagikMixed threat
    +1.5≈ +1%High
    Counters
  5. Psylocke
    PsylockeTeam pressure
    +1.4≈ +1%Good
    Counters
  6. Hawkeye
    HawkeyeTeam pressure
    +1.2≈ +1%Good
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  7. Moon Knight
    Moon KnightTeam pressure
    +1.1High
    Counters
  8. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    +0.9High
    Counters
  9. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    +0.5Good
    Counters
  10. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    +0.4High
    Counters
  11. Namor
    Namor
    +0.4High
    Counters
  12. Daredevil
    Daredevil
    +0.1Good
    Counters
  13. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    ±0.0Good
    Counters
  14. Hela
    Hela
    -0.1High
    Counters
  15. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl
    -0.1High
    Counters
  16. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    -1.2Good
    Counters
  17. Cyclops
    Cyclops
    -1.4Very high
    Counters
  18. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    -1.9High
    Counters
  19. Iron Fist
    Iron Fist
    -2.3Good
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  20. Gorr The God Butcher
    Gorr The God Butcher
    -3.0High
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  21. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -3.4Good
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  22. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -3.9High
    Counters

Strategist13 heroes

  1. Ultron
    UltronMixed threat
    +7.2≈ +7%Good
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  2. White Fox
    White Fox
    -2.7High
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  3. Gambit
    Gambit
    -3.0High
    Counters
  4. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    -3.2Very high
    Counters
  5. Loki
    Loki
    -3.2Good
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    -4.0High
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  2. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    -4.1Good
    Counters
  3. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    -4.7High
    Counters
  4. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    -5.4High
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  5. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    -5.8High
    Counters
  6. Mantis
    Mantis
    -6.1High
    Counters
  7. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    -6.3High
    Counters
  8. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    -6.9High
    Counters

Flip side: Blade punishes Doctor Strange, Cloak & Dagger, and Rocket Raccoon hardest. Playing Blade yourself? See Blade'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 Blade FAQ

What is the best counter to Blade in Marvel Rivals?
Human Torch is the strongest pick against Blade right now, with a counter rating of +8.1 (an estimated +8% swing to an even fight), followed by Ultron and Peni Parker. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Blade.
How are Blade's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Blade, 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 Blade good against in Marvel Rivals?
Blade punishes Doctor Strange, Cloak & Dagger, and Rocket Raccoon hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Blade is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Blade 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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