How to counter Cloak & Dagger

Strategist · Marvel Rivals

The best counters to Cloak & Dagger right now are Black Panther, Magik, and Daredevil, led by Black Panther at a +10.2 counter rating, about a +9% swing to an even fight. Every hero below is ranked by how hard they beat Cloak & Dagger in real duels and teamfights, all ranks, updated Aug 8, 2026.

Ratings blend one-on-one duel wins (about two thirds) with teamfight impact (one third) for most heroes, shifting fully to teamfights for heroes who rarely land the final blow, like many supports. It all comes 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.

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Flip side: Cloak & Dagger punishes The Hood, Jubilee, and Black Widow hardest. Playing Cloak & Dagger yourself? See Cloak & Dagger's full stats, win rate & synergies →

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Beating Cloak & Dagger FAQ

What is the best counter to Cloak & Dagger in Marvel Rivals?

Black Panther is the strongest pick against Cloak & Dagger right now, with a counter rating of +10.2 (an estimated +9% swing to an even fight), followed by Magik and Daredevil. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Cloak & Dagger.

How are Cloak & Dagger's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?

From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Cloak & Dagger, 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 Cloak & Dagger good against in Marvel Rivals?

Cloak & Dagger punishes The Hood, Jubilee, and Black Widow hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Cloak & Dagger is usually right.

Should I swap off my main to counter Cloak & Dagger 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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