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How to counter Mantis

Strategist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Mantis in Marvel Rivals?

Mantis is a Strategist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Mantis most reliably right now are Black Panther, Black Cat, and Magik, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Black Panther+12.8Team pressure≈ +12%
  2. 2.Black Cat+11.5Team pressure≈ +11%
  3. 3.Magik+10.2Team pressure≈ +9%

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 Mantis, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Captain America
    Captain AmericaTeam pressure
    +6.1≈ +6%High
    Counters
  2. Angela
    AngelaTeam pressure
    +3.5≈ +3%High
    Counters
  3. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeTeam pressure
    +3.1≈ +3%Very high
    Counters
  4. Venom
    VenomTeam pressure
    +1.9≈ +2%High
    Counters
  5. Thor
    Thor
    +0.4High
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    +0.3High
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  2. Groot
    Groot
    +0.3High
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  3. Rogue
    Rogue
    +0.2High
    Counters
  4. Magneto
    Magneto
    -0.9Very high
    Counters
  5. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    -1.2High
    Counters
  6. The Thing
    The Thing
    -3.6High
    Counters
  7. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    -4.9High
    Counters
  8. The Hood
    The Hood
    -7.3Very high
    Counters
  9. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -8.0High
    Counters
  10. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -9.6High
    Counters

Duelist27 heroes

  1. Black Panther
    Black PantherTeam pressure
    +12.8≈ +12%High
    Counters
  2. Black Cat
    Black CatTeam pressure
    +11.5≈ +11%High
    Counters
  3. Magik
    MagikTeam pressure
    +10.2≈ +9%High
    Counters
  4. Spider-Man
    Spider-ManTeam pressure
    +9.2≈ +8%High
    Counters
  5. Daredevil
    DaredevilTeam pressure
    +6.2≈ +6%High
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Show all 27 Duelist counters
  1. Blade
    BladeTeam pressure
    +5.1≈ +5%High
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  2. Moon Knight
    Moon KnightTeam pressure
    +4.7≈ +4%High
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  3. Iron Fist
    Iron FistTeam pressure
    +3.6≈ +3%High
    Counters
  4. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)Team pressure
    +3.6≈ +3%Good
    Counters
  5. Mister Fantastic
    Mister FantasticTeam pressure
    +2.1≈ +2%High
    Counters
  6. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    +0.9Good
    Counters
  7. Storm
    Storm
    +0.3High
    Counters
  8. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl
    +0.2High
    Counters
  9. Psylocke
    Psylocke
    +0.0High
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  10. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -0.4High
    Counters
  11. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    -1.2High
    Counters
  12. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    -1.5High
    Counters
  13. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -2.1High
    Counters
  14. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    -2.3High
    Counters
  15. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -2.4High
    Counters
  16. Cyclops
    Cyclops
    -3.6Very high
    Counters
  17. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    -4.3High
    Counters
  18. Namor
    Namor
    -5.3High
    Counters
  19. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    -5.3High
    Counters
  20. Phoenix
    Phoenix
    -5.5High
    Counters
  21. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    -6.0High
    Counters
  22. Hela
    Hela
    -6.2High
    Counters

Strategist12 heroes

  1. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    +4.6≈ +4%Very high
    Counters
  2. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    +4.0≈ +4%High
    Counters
  3. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    +3.4≈ +3%Very high
    Counters
  4. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    +2.3≈ +2%High
    Counters
  5. White Fox
    White Fox
    +1.5≈ +1%High
    Counters
Show all 12 Strategist counters
  1. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    +1.5≈ +1%High
    Counters
  2. Gambit
    Gambit
    +0.9High
    Counters
  3. Loki
    Loki
    +0.5High
    Counters
  4. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    -0.4Very high
    Counters
  5. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    -2.0High
    Counters
  6. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    -3.6Very high
    Counters
  7. Ultron
    Ultron
    -4.2High
    Counters

Flip side: Mantis punishes Peni Parker, Devil Dinosaur, and The Hood hardest. Playing Mantis yourself? See Mantis'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 Mantis FAQ

What is the best counter to Mantis in Marvel Rivals?
Black Panther is the strongest pick against Mantis right now, with a counter rating of +12.8 (an estimated +12% swing to an even fight), followed by Black Cat and Magik. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Mantis.
How are Mantis's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Mantis, 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 Mantis good against in Marvel Rivals?
Mantis punishes Peni Parker, Devil Dinosaur, and The Hood hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Mantis is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Mantis 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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