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Deadpool (Strategist)

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Strategist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Deadpool (Strategist) in Marvel Rivals?

Deadpool (Strategist) is a Strategist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Deadpool (Strategist) most reliably right now are Blade, Moon Knight, and Cloak & Dagger, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Blade+5.1Team pressure≈ +5%
  2. 2.Moon Knight+5.0Team pressure≈ +5%
  3. 3.Cloak & Dagger+4.9≈ +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 Deadpool (Strategist), ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeTeam pressure
    +4.2≈ +4%High
    Counters
  2. Groot
    GrootTeam pressure
    +2.1≈ +2%High
    Counters
  3. Venom
    VenomTeam pressure
    +1.8≈ +2%High
    Counters
  4. Captain America
    Captain AmericaTeam pressure
    +1.2≈ +1%High
    Counters
  5. Magneto
    Magneto
    +0.9High
    Counters
Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    +0.4High
    Counters
  2. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    +0.0High
    Counters
  3. Rogue
    Rogue
    -0.1High
    Counters
  4. The Hood
    The Hood
    -0.4Very high
    Counters
  5. The Thing
    The Thing
    -0.5High
    Counters
  6. Angela
    Angela
    -1.9High
    Counters
  7. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -1.9High
    Counters
  8. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    -2.0High
    Counters
  9. Thor
    Thor
    -2.0High
    Counters
  10. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -2.7High
    Counters

Duelist27 heroes

  1. Blade
    BladeTeam pressure
    +5.1≈ +5%Good
    Counters
  2. Moon Knight
    Moon KnightTeam pressure
    +5.0≈ +5%High
    Counters
  3. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel GirlTeam pressure
    +4.6≈ +4%High
    Counters
  4. Magik
    MagikTeam pressure
    +3.4≈ +3%High
    Counters
  5. Black Panther
    Black PantherTeam pressure
    +2.8≈ +3%High
    Counters
Show all 27 Duelist counters
  1. Phoenix
    PhoenixTeam pressure
    +2.6≈ +2%High
    Counters
  2. Spider-Man
    Spider-ManTeam pressure
    +2.4≈ +2%High
    Counters
  3. Mister Fantastic
    Mister FantasticTeam pressure
    +2.1≈ +2%Good
    Counters
  4. Psylocke
    PsylockeTeam pressure
    +1.9≈ +2%High
    Counters
  5. Cyclops
    CyclopsTeam pressure
    +1.5≈ +1%Very high
    Counters
  6. Star-Lord
    Star-LordTeam pressure
    +1.4≈ +1%High
    Counters
  7. Namor
    NamorTeam pressure
    +1.2≈ +1%High
    Counters
  8. Hela
    Hela
    +0.1High
    Counters
  9. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    +0.1High
    Counters
  10. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    +0.0Good
    Counters
  11. Daredevil
    Daredevil
    -0.8High
    Counters
  12. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    -0.8High
    Counters
  13. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    -0.8High
    Counters
  14. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    -0.9Good
    Counters
  15. Storm
    Storm
    -1.3Good
    Counters
  16. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    -1.7High
    Counters
  17. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    -1.7High
    Counters
  18. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    -1.7Good
    Counters
  19. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -2.3High
    Counters
  20. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -3.8High
    Counters
  21. Iron Fist
    Iron Fist
    -4.7Good
    Counters
  22. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -7.9High
    Counters

Strategist12 heroes

  1. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    +4.9≈ +5%Very high
    Counters
  2. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +3.3≈ +3%High
    Counters
  3. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    +2.3≈ +2%High
    Counters
  4. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    +2.0≈ +2%High
    Counters
  5. White Fox
    White Fox
    +1.7≈ +2%High
    Counters
Show all 12 Strategist counters
  1. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    +0.9Very high
    Counters
  2. Gambit
    Gambit
    +0.2High
    Counters
  3. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    +0.2High
    Counters
  4. Ultron
    Ultron
    -1.4High
    Counters
  5. Mantis
    Mantis
    -2.3High
    Counters
  6. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    -2.9Good
    Counters
  7. Loki
    Loki
    -3.1Good
    Counters

Flip side: Deadpool (Strategist) punishes Wolverine, Iron Fist, and Black Widow hardest. Playing Deadpool (Strategist) yourself? See Deadpool (Strategist)'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 Deadpool (Strategist) FAQ

What is the best counter to Deadpool (Strategist) in Marvel Rivals?
Blade is the strongest pick against Deadpool (Strategist) right now, with a counter rating of +5.1 (an estimated +5% swing to an even fight), followed by Moon Knight and Cloak & Dagger. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Deadpool (Strategist).
How are Deadpool (Strategist)'s Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Deadpool (Strategist), 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 Deadpool (Strategist) good against in Marvel Rivals?
Deadpool (Strategist) punishes Wolverine, Iron Fist, and Black Widow hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Deadpool (Strategist) is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Deadpool (Strategist) 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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