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How to counter Iron Fist

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals?

Iron Fist is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Iron Fist most reliably right now are Peni Parker, Scarlet Witch, and White Fox, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Peni Parker+8.0Mixed threat≈ +7%
  2. 2.Scarlet Witch+7.8Mixed threat≈ +7%
  3. 3.White Fox+6.8Mixed threat≈ +6%

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 Iron Fist, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Peni Parker
    Peni ParkerMixed threat
    +8.0≈ +7%High
    Counters
  2. Bruce Banner
    Bruce BannerMixed threat
    +2.8≈ +3%Good
    Counters
  3. Rogue
    Rogue
    +0.7High
    Counters
  4. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    -0.4Good
    Counters
  5. Thor
    Thor
    -0.6High
    Counters
Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -1.4High
    Counters
  2. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    -2.0High
    Counters
  3. The Thing
    The Thing
    -2.6High
    Counters
  4. Venom
    Venom
    -3.7High
    Counters
  5. Angela
    Angela
    -4.0Good
    Counters
  6. Captain America
    Captain America
    -4.6High
    Counters
  7. Groot
    Groot
    -6.1Good
    Counters
  8. Magneto
    Magneto
    -6.6High
    Counters
  9. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange
    -7.7High
    Counters
  10. The Hood
    The Hood
    -9.8Very high
    Counters

Duelist26 heroes

  1. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet WitchMixed threat
    +7.8≈ +7%High
    Counters
  2. Namor
    NamorWins the 1v1
    +4.7≈ +4%High
    Counters
  3. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)Wins the 1v1
    +4.1≈ +4%Good
    Counters
  4. Magik
    MagikWins the 1v1
    +3.9≈ +4%High
    Counters
  5. Mister Fantastic
    Mister FantasticWins the 1v1
    +3.6≈ +3%Good
    Counters
Show all 26 Duelist counters
  1. Black Cat
    Black CatWins the 1v1
    +3.4≈ +3%High
    Counters
  2. Winter Soldier
    Winter SoldierWins the 1v1
    +3.2≈ +3%High
    Counters
  3. Storm
    StormWins the 1v1
    +3.1≈ +3%Good
    Counters
  4. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa BloodstoneMixed threat
    +2.9≈ +3%High
    Counters
  5. Psylocke
    PsylockeMixed threat
    +2.8≈ +3%Good
    Counters
  6. Hawkeye
    HawkeyeMixed threat
    +2.1≈ +2%Good
    Counters
  7. Human Torch
    Human TorchMixed threat
    +2.0≈ +2%Good
    Counters
  8. Cyclops
    CyclopsMixed threat
    +2.0≈ +2%Very high
    Counters
  9. Blade
    BladeWins the 1v1
    +1.9≈ +2%Good
    Counters
  10. Phoenix
    PhoenixMixed threat
    +1.9≈ +2%High
    Counters
  11. Daredevil
    DaredevilWins the 1v1
    +1.8≈ +2%Good
    Counters
  12. Hela
    HelaTeam pressure
    +1.5≈ +1%High
    Counters
  13. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel GirlMixed threat
    +1.1≈ +1%High
    Counters
  14. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    +0.9High
    Counters
  15. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight
    +0.0High
    Counters
  16. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -0.3High
    Counters
  17. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -0.5Good
    Counters
  18. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    -1.3High
    Counters
  19. Black Panther
    Black Panther
    -2.0Good
    Counters
  20. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    -4.4High
    Counters
  21. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -4.5High
    Counters

Strategist13 heroes

  1. White Fox
    White FoxMixed threat
    +6.8≈ +6%High
    Counters
  2. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)Mixed threat
    +4.7≈ +4%Good
    Counters
  3. Gambit
    GambitWins the 1v1
    +3.6≈ +3%High
    Counters
  4. Loki
    LokiWins the 1v1
    +1.6≈ +2%Good
    Counters
  5. Jubilee
    JubileeWins the 1v1
    +1.2≈ +1%Very high
    Counters
Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    +0.6High
    Counters
  2. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    -0.5High
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  3. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    -1.1Good
    Counters
  4. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    -1.8High
    Counters
  5. Ultron
    Ultron
    -2.6Good
    Counters
  6. Mantis
    Mantis
    -3.6High
    Counters
  7. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    -6.6High
    Counters
  8. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    -11.8High
    Counters

Flip side: Iron Fist punishes Rocket Raccoon, The Hood, and Doctor Strange hardest. Playing Iron Fist yourself? See Iron Fist'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 Iron Fist FAQ

What is the best counter to Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals?
Peni Parker is the strongest pick against Iron Fist right now, with a counter rating of +8.0 (an estimated +7% swing to an even fight), followed by Scarlet Witch and White Fox. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Iron Fist.
How are Iron Fist's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Iron Fist, 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 Iron Fist good against in Marvel Rivals?
Iron Fist punishes Rocket Raccoon, The Hood, and Doctor Strange hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Iron Fist is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Iron Fist 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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