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The Punisher

How to beat The Punisher

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

The best counters to The Punisher right now are Invisible Woman, Luna Snow, and Cloak & Dagger, led by Invisible Woman at a +2.0 counter rating. Every hero below is ranked by how hard they beat The Punisher in real duels and teamfights, all ranks, updated Jul 9, 2026.

Ratings blend one-on-one duel wins (two thirds) with teamfight impact (one third), from the kill feeds of community matches. Each hero's general strength is stripped out, so a high rating means the matchup itself is lopsided, not that the hero is simply strong. Match win rate is excluded on purpose: 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.

Vanguard14 heroes

  1. Magneto
    Magneto

    Takes 49% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 60% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5High
  2. Captain America
    Captain America

    Takes 47% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 58% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4High
  3. Angela
    Angela

    Takes 47% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 57% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2High
  4. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)

    Takes 40% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 57% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.2High
  5. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange

    Takes 41% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 57% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4Very high
  6. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost

    Takes 39% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.5Very high
  7. Rogue
    Rogue

    Takes 40% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.5High
  8. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 62% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.7High
  9. Thor
    Thor

    Takes 44% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.7High
  10. Venom
    Venom

    Takes 36% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.2High
  11. Groot
    Groot

    Takes 39% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.2High
  12. The Thing
    The Thing

    Takes 30% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 51% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.8High
  13. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker

    Takes 34% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 58% of the deaths when both are up

    -2.2High
  14. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur

    Takes 28% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 51% of the deaths when both are up

    -2.4High

Duelist26 heroes

  1. Black Panther
    Black Panther

    Takes 50% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 51% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.1High
  2. Black Cat
    Black Cat

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  3. Magik
    Magik

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7High
  4. Black Widow
    Black Widow

    Takes 56% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 55% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7High
  5. Hela
    Hela

    Takes 59% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7High
  6. Psylocke
    Psylocke

    Takes 58% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 57% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.7High
  7. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight

    Takes 53% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.6High
  8. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man

    Takes 52% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5High
  9. Daredevil
    Daredevil

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.5High
  10. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier

    Takes 56% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3High
  11. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl

    Takes 52% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3High
  12. Namor
    Namor

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 58% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2High
  13. Blade
    Blade

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 50% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.2High
  14. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye

    Takes 54% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1Good
  15. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)

    Takes 47% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1High
  16. Phoenix
    Phoenix

    Takes 51% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.1High
  17. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa Bloodstone

    Takes 50% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0High
  18. Iron Fist
    Iron Fist

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.0High
  19. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord

    Takes 51% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 55% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.1High
  20. Wolverine
    Wolverine

    Takes 40% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3High
  21. Cyclops
    Cyclops

    Takes 57% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.3Very high
  22. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 56% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.4High
  23. Storm
    Storm

    Takes 47% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.9Good
  24. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet Witch

    Takes 48% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    -0.9High
  25. Human Torch
    Human Torch

    Takes 41% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 53% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.3Good
  26. Iron Man
    Iron Man

    Takes 42% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 52% of the deaths when both are up

    -1.5High

Strategist12 heroes

  1. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman

    Takes 39% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 62% of the deaths when both are up

    +2.0Very high
  2. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow

    Takes 45% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 60% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.4Very high
  3. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger

    Takes 36% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 62% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.4Very high
  4. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon

    Takes 25% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 66% of the deaths when both are up

    +1.0High
  5. Mantis
    Mantis

    Takes 40% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 60% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.9High
  6. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark

    Takes 36% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8High
  7. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock

    Takes 38% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 54% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.8Good
  8. Gambit
    Gambit

    Takes 34% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 60% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.6High
  9. Loki
    Loki

    Takes 32% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 62% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4High
  10. White Fox
    White Fox

    Takes 39% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.4Very high
  11. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)

    Takes 31% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 58% of the deaths when both are up

    +0.3High
  12. Ultron
    Ultron

    Takes 32% of the kills traded with The Punisher · The Punisher suffers 59% of the deaths when both are up

    -2.2High

Flip side: The Punisher punishes Devil Dinosaur, The Thing, and Peni Parker hardest. Playing The Punisher yourself? See The Punisher's full stats, win rate & synergies →

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Beating The Punisher FAQ

What is the best counter to The Punisher in Marvel Rivals?
Invisible Woman is the strongest pick against The Punisher right now, with a counter rating of +2.0, followed by Luna Snow and Cloak & Dagger. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against The Punisher.
How are The Punisher's counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against The Punisher, 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 The Punisher good against?
The Punisher punishes Devil Dinosaur, The Thing, and Peni Parker hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on The Punisher is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter The Punisher?
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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