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How to counter Cyclops

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Cyclops in Marvel Rivals?

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

  1. 1.Rocket Raccoon+7.7≈ +7%
  2. 2.Cloak & Dagger+6.5Team pressure≈ +6%
  3. 3.Black Widow+5.6Mixed threat≈ +5%

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 Cyclops, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. The Hood
    The HoodWins the 1v1
    +4.5≈ +4%Very high
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  2. Magneto
    MagnetoWins the 1v1
    +4.2≈ +4%Very high
    Counters
  3. Rogue
    RogueWins the 1v1
    +3.1≈ +3%Very high
    Counters
  4. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange
    +0.9Very high
    Counters
  5. Captain America
    Captain America
    +0.7Very high
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Venom
    Venom
    +0.6Very high
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  2. Angela
    Angela
    -0.2High
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  3. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    -0.8Very high
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  4. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    -1.8High
    Counters
  5. Thor
    Thor
    -2.2Very high
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  6. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    -2.6Very high
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  7. Groot
    Groot
    -2.6Very high
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  8. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -2.8Very high
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  9. The Thing
    The Thing
    -3.7Very high
    Counters
  10. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -13.2Very high
    Counters

Duelist26 heroes

  1. Black Widow
    Black WidowMixed threat
    +5.6≈ +5%High
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  2. Hela
    HelaWins the 1v1
    +4.1≈ +4%Very high
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  3. Hawkeye
    HawkeyeWins the 1v1
    +3.9≈ +4%High
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  4. Black Panther
    Black PantherWins the 1v1
    +3.4High
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  5. Namor
    NamorMixed threat
    +3.3≈ +3%Very high
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Show all 26 Duelist counters
  1. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel GirlWins the 1v1
    +3.1≈ +3%Very high
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  2. Winter Soldier
    Winter SoldierWins the 1v1
    +2.9≈ +3%Very high
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  3. Magik
    MagikWins the 1v1
    +1.9≈ +2%Very high
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  4. Blade
    BladeWins the 1v1
    +1.7High
    Counters
  5. Daredevil
    DaredevilWins the 1v1
    +1.4High
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  6. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    +0.8High
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  7. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    +0.7High
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  8. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    +0.7Very high
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  9. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    +0.6Very high
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  10. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    +0.1High
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  11. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -1.3Very high
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  12. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    -1.4High
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  13. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    -1.6High
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  14. Iron Fist
    Iron Fist
    -2.0High
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  15. Psylocke
    Psylocke
    -2.0Very high
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  16. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight
    -2.8Very high
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  17. Storm
    Storm
    -2.9High
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  18. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -3.6Very high
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  19. Phoenix
    Phoenix
    -3.7Very high
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  20. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    -4.8Very high
    Counters
  21. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -6.7Very high
    Counters

Strategist13 heroes

  1. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +7.7≈ +7%Very high
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  2. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & DaggerTeam pressure
    +6.5≈ +6%Very high
    Counters
  3. Jubilee
    JubileeTeam pressure
    +5.2≈ +5%Very high
    Counters
  4. Mantis
    MantisTeam pressure
    +3.6≈ +3%Very high
    Counters
  5. Luna Snow
    Luna SnowTeam pressure
    +2.1≈ +2%Very high
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Invisible Woman
    Invisible WomanTeam pressure
    +1.0Very high
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  2. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    +0.3High
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  3. Loki
    Loki
    -0.1High
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  4. White Fox
    White Fox
    -0.5Very high
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  5. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    -1.1Very high
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  6. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    -1.5Very high
    Counters
  7. Ultron
    Ultron
    -1.9High
    Counters
  8. Gambit
    Gambit
    -1.9Very high
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Flip side: Cyclops punishes Devil Dinosaur, Wolverine, and Iron Man hardest. Playing Cyclops yourself? See Cyclops'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 Cyclops FAQ

What is the best counter to Cyclops in Marvel Rivals?
Rocket Raccoon is the strongest pick against Cyclops right now, with a counter rating of +7.7 (an estimated +7% swing to an even fight), followed by Cloak & Dagger and Black Widow. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Cyclops.
How are Cyclops's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Cyclops, 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 Cyclops good against in Marvel Rivals?
Cyclops punishes Devil Dinosaur, Wolverine, and Iron Man hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Cyclops is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Cyclops 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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