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How to counter Moon Knight

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals?

Moon Knight is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Moon Knight most reliably right now are Ultron, Black Panther, and Iron Man, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Ultron+13.9Mixed threat≈ +13%
  2. 2.Black Panther+11.3Wins the 1v1≈ +10%
  3. 3.Iron Man+10.3Mixed threat≈ +10%

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 Moon Knight, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Captain America
    Captain AmericaWins the 1v1
    +6.7≈ +6%High
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  2. Angela
    AngelaWins the 1v1
    +5.5≈ +5%High
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  3. Doctor Strange
    Doctor StrangeWins the 1v1
    +3.7≈ +3%Very high
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  4. Thor
    ThorWins the 1v1
    +2.6≈ +2%High
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  5. Venom
    VenomWins the 1v1
    +2.5≈ +2%High
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. Magneto
    MagnetoWins the 1v1
    +2.4≈ +2%Very high
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  2. Rogue
    RogueWins the 1v1
    +1.9≈ +2%High
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  3. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    -0.1High
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  4. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    -0.7High
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  5. Groot
    Groot
    -3.4High
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  6. The Hood
    The Hood
    -3.5Very high
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  7. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    -3.7Very high
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  8. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -4.1High
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  9. The Thing
    The Thing
    -8.0High
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  10. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -11.1Very high
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Duelist26 heroes

  1. Black Panther
    Black PantherWins the 1v1
    +11.3≈ +10%High
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  2. Iron Man
    Iron ManMixed threat
    +10.3≈ +10%High
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  3. Spider-Man
    Spider-ManWins the 1v1
    +10.3≈ +9%High
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  4. Human Torch
    Human TorchWins the 1v1
    +9.5≈ +9%Good
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  5. Black Cat
    Black CatWins the 1v1
    +4.9≈ +5%High
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Show all 26 Duelist counters
  1. Storm
    StormWins the 1v1
    +4.1≈ +4%High
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  2. Star-Lord
    Star-LordMixed threat
    +3.3≈ +3%High
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  3. Magik
    MagikWins the 1v1
    +3.0≈ +3%High
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  4. Daredevil
    DaredevilWins the 1v1
    +2.9High
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  5. Cyclops
    CyclopsMixed threat
    +2.8≈ +3%Very high
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  6. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel GirlMixed threat
    +2.2≈ +2%High
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  7. Psylocke
    Psylocke
    +0.8High
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  8. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    +0.5High
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  9. Iron Fist
    Iron Fist
    +0.0High
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  10. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    +0.0High
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  11. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    -0.1Good
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  12. Blade
    Blade
    -1.1High
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  13. Hela
    Hela
    -1.4High
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  14. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    -1.8High
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  15. Namor
    Namor
    -2.9High
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  16. The Punisher
    The Punisher
    -3.4High
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  17. Phoenix
    Phoenix
    -4.3High
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  18. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    -5.1High
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  19. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch
    -5.8High
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  20. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone
    -6.0High
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  21. Wolverine
    Wolverine
    -6.6High
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Strategist13 heroes

  1. Ultron
    UltronMixed threat
    +13.9≈ +13%High
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  2. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +7.0≈ +6%High
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  3. Invisible Woman
    Invisible WomanTeam pressure
    +3.7≈ +3%Very high
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  4. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    +0.9Very high
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  5. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    +0.9High
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Loki
    Loki
    -1.0High
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  2. Gambit
    Gambit
    -1.1High
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  3. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    -1.7High
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  4. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    -1.7Very high
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  5. Mantis
    Mantis
    -4.7High
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  6. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    -5.0High
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  7. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    -5.1Very high
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  8. White Fox
    White Fox
    -5.8Very high
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Flip side: Moon Knight punishes Devil Dinosaur, The Thing, and Wolverine hardest. Playing Moon Knight yourself? See Moon Knight'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 Moon Knight FAQ

What is the best counter to Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals?
Ultron is the strongest pick against Moon Knight right now, with a counter rating of +13.9 (an estimated +13% swing to an even fight), followed by Black Panther and Iron Man. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Moon Knight.
How are Moon Knight's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Moon Knight, 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 Moon Knight good against in Marvel Rivals?
Moon Knight punishes Devil Dinosaur, The Thing, and Wolverine hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Moon Knight is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Moon Knight 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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