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How to counter Magneto

Vanguard · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Magneto in Marvel Rivals?

Magneto is a Vanguard in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Magneto most reliably right now are Wolverine, Emma Frost, and The Thing, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Wolverine+18.8Wins the 1v1≈ +17%
  2. 2.Emma Frost+8.9Wins the 1v1≈ +8%
  3. 3.The Thing+8.4Wins the 1v1≈ +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 Magneto, ranked

Vanguard14 heroes

  1. Emma Frost
    Emma FrostWins the 1v1
    +8.9≈ +8%Very high
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  2. The Thing
    The ThingWins the 1v1
    +8.4≈ +8%Very high
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  3. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil DinosaurWins the 1v1
    +7.1≈ +7%Very high
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  4. Angela
    AngelaMixed threat
    +7.1≈ +7%High
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  5. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeMixed threat
    +6.4≈ +6%Very high
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Show all 14 Vanguard counters
  1. Thor
    ThorWins the 1v1
    +4.2≈ +4%Very high
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  2. Rogue
    RogueWins the 1v1
    +4.1≈ +4%High
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  3. Groot
    GrootMixed threat
    +4.0≈ +4%High
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  4. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)Mixed threat
    +3.5≈ +3%High
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  5. Captain America
    Captain AmericaMixed threat
    +2.4High
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  6. The Hood
    The HoodWins the 1v1
    +2.0≈ +2%Very high
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  7. Venom
    VenomWins the 1v1
    +1.0Very high
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  8. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    +1.0High
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  9. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    +0.6Very high
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Duelist27 heroes

  1. Wolverine
    WolverineWins the 1v1
    +18.8≈ +17%High
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  2. Iron Fist
    Iron FistWins the 1v1
    +6.6≈ +6%High
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  3. Blade
    BladeWins the 1v1
    +2.7≈ +3%High
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  4. Daredevil
    Daredevil
    +0.3High
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  5. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    -0.1High
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Show all 27 Duelist counters
  1. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl
    -1.7Very high
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  2. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    -1.9Very high
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  3. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight
    -2.4Very high
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  4. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    -2.5Very high
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  5. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    -2.7Very high
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  6. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    -2.9High
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  7. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    -3.0High
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  8. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    -3.2Very high
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  9. Magik
    Magik
    -3.3Very high
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  10. Psylocke
    Psylocke
    -3.4High
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  11. Cyclops
    Cyclops
    -4.2Very high
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  12. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -4.3Very high
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  13. Storm
    Storm
    -4.6High
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  14. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -5.1High
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  15. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    -5.1Very high
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  16. Phoenix
    Phoenix
    -5.3High
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  17. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    -5.6High
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  18. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    -6.7High
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  19. Namor
    Namor
    -6.9Very high
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  20. Black Panther
    Black Panther
    -7.1High
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  21. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -7.6Very high
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  22. Hela
    Hela
    -7.8Very high
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Strategist13 heroes

  1. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +7.1≈ +7%Very high
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  2. Invisible Woman
    Invisible WomanTeam pressure
    +4.3≈ +4%Very high
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  3. Loki
    Loki
    +2.5≈ +2%High
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  4. Ultron
    UltronTeam pressure
    +1.6≈ +2%High
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  5. Adam Warlock
    Adam WarlockTeam pressure
    +1.3High
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Mantis
    Mantis
    +0.9Very high
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  2. Gambit
    Gambit
    +0.9Very high
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  3. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    +0.5Very high
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  4. White Fox
    White Fox
    -0.5Very high
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  5. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    -0.9High
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  6. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    -2.3Very high
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  7. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    -3.6Very high
    Counters
  8. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    -6.1Very high
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Flip side: Magneto punishes Hela, Black Widow, and Black Panther hardest. Playing Magneto yourself? See Magneto'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 Magneto FAQ

What is the best counter to Magneto in Marvel Rivals?
Wolverine is the strongest pick against Magneto right now, with a counter rating of +18.8 (an estimated +17% swing to an even fight), followed by Emma Frost and The Thing. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Magneto.
How are Magneto's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Magneto, 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 Magneto good against in Marvel Rivals?
Magneto punishes Hela, Black Widow, and Black Panther hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Magneto is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Magneto 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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