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How to counter Iron Man

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Iron Man in Marvel Rivals?

Iron Man is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Iron Man most reliably right now are Spider-Man, Black Widow, and Rocket Raccoon, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Spider-Man+17.5Wins the 1v1≈ +16%
  2. 2.Black Widow+11.2Wins the 1v1≈ +10%
  3. 3.Rocket Raccoon+9.0≈ +8%

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 Man, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)Wins the 1v1
    +6.4≈ +6%High
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  2. The Hood
    The HoodWins the 1v1
    +5.2≈ +5%Very high
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  3. Bruce Banner
    Bruce BannerWins the 1v1
    +2.5≈ +2%High
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  4. Magneto
    MagnetoWins the 1v1
    +1.9≈ +2%Very high
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  5. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeMixed threat
    +1.7≈ +2%High
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Angela
    AngelaWins the 1v1
    +1.5≈ +1%High
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  2. Venom
    Venom
    +0.0High
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  3. Thor
    Thor
    -0.5High
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  4. Rogue
    Rogue
    -2.6High
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  5. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    -4.9High
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  6. Groot
    Groot
    -5.5High
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  7. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -7.9High
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  8. The Thing
    The Thing
    -8.4High
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  9. Captain America
    Captain America
    -9.9High
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  10. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -10.1High
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Duelist26 heroes

  1. Spider-Man
    Spider-ManWins the 1v1
    +17.5≈ +16%High
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  2. Black Widow
    Black WidowWins the 1v1
    +11.2≈ +10%High
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  3. The Punisher
    The PunisherWins the 1v1
    +8.2≈ +8%High
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  4. Star-Lord
    Star-LordWins the 1v1
    +7.2≈ +7%High
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  5. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)Wins the 1v1
    +7.1≈ +7%Good
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Show all 26 Duelist counters
  1. Black Cat
    Black CatWins the 1v1
    +5.4≈ +5%High
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  2. Cyclops
    CyclopsWins the 1v1
    +4.8≈ +4%Very high
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  3. Phoenix
    PhoenixWins the 1v1
    +4.7≈ +4%High
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  4. Iron Fist
    Iron FistWins the 1v1
    +4.4≈ +4%High
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  5. Psylocke
    PsylockeWins the 1v1
    +4.1≈ +4%High
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  6. Hela
    HelaWins the 1v1
    +4.0≈ +4%High
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  7. Hawkeye
    HawkeyeWins the 1v1
    +1.9≈ +2%Good
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  8. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa BloodstoneWins the 1v1
    +1.5≈ +1%High
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  9. Black Panther
    Black PantherWins the 1v1
    +1.4≈ +1%High
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  10. Namor
    Namor
    +0.8High
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  11. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    +0.3High
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  12. Storm
    Storm
    +0.2Good
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  13. Daredevil
    Daredevil
    +0.1High
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  14. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    -0.3High
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  15. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    -1.5Good
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  16. Magik
    Magik
    -4.0High
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  17. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    -5.5Good
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  18. Blade
    Blade
    -6.4High
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  19. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight
    -10.3High
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  20. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -10.9High
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  21. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl
    -13.0High
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Strategist13 heroes

  1. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +9.0≈ +8%High
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  2. Adam Warlock
    Adam WarlockMixed threat
    +5.5≈ +5%Good
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  3. Ultron
    UltronMixed threat
    +4.0≈ +4%High
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  4. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & DaggerTeam pressure
    +2.6≈ +2%Very high
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  5. Luna Snow
    Luna SnowMixed threat
    +1.9≈ +2%High
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)Team pressure
    +1.7≈ +2%High
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  2. Mantis
    MantisTeam pressure
    +1.5≈ +1%High
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  3. Jubilee
    JubileeTeam pressure
    +1.3≈ +1%Very high
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  4. Gambit
    Gambit
    +0.5High
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  5. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    -1.3High
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  6. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    -3.0High
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  7. Loki
    Loki
    -4.0High
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  8. White Fox
    White Fox
    -4.8High
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Flip side: Iron Man punishes Squirrel Girl, Wolverine, and Moon Knight hardest. Playing Iron Man yourself? See Iron Man'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 Man FAQ

What is the best counter to Iron Man in Marvel Rivals?
Spider-Man is the strongest pick against Iron Man right now, with a counter rating of +17.5 (an estimated +16% swing to an even fight), followed by Black Widow and Rocket Raccoon. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Iron Man.
How are Iron Man's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Iron Man, 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 Man good against in Marvel Rivals?
Iron Man punishes Squirrel Girl, Wolverine, and Moon Knight hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Iron Man is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Iron Man 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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