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How to counter Venom

Vanguard · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Venom in Marvel Rivals?

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

  1. 1.Wolverine+14.5Wins the 1v1≈ +13%
  2. 2.Devil Dinosaur+13.8Mixed threat≈ +13%
  3. 3.The Thing+8.6Mixed threat≈ +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 Venom, ranked

Vanguard14 heroes

  1. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil DinosaurMixed threat
    +13.8≈ +13%Very high
    Counters
  2. The Thing
    The ThingMixed threat
    +8.6≈ +8%Very high
    Counters
  3. The Hood
    The HoodTeam pressure
    +7.3≈ +7%Very high
    Counters
  4. Peni Parker
    Peni ParkerMixed threat
    +6.6≈ +6%High
    Counters
  5. Emma Frost
    Emma FrostTeam pressure
    +3.7≈ +3%Very high
    Counters
Show all 14 Vanguard counters
  1. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)Team pressure
    +1.3≈ +1%High
    Counters
  2. Groot
    Groot
    +0.0High
    Counters
  3. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange
    -0.8Very high
    Counters
  4. Magneto
    Magneto
    -1.0Very high
    Counters
  5. Rogue
    Rogue
    -1.2High
    Counters
  6. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    -1.8High
    Counters
  7. Thor
    Thor
    -3.4High
    Counters
  8. Angela
    Angela
    -3.9High
    Counters
  9. Captain America
    Captain America
    -5.2High
    Counters

Duelist27 heroes

  1. Wolverine
    WolverineWins the 1v1
    +14.5≈ +13%High
    Counters
  2. Phoenix
    PhoenixMixed threat
    +4.7≈ +4%High
    Counters
  3. Psylocke
    PsylockeMixed threat
    +4.1≈ +4%High
    Counters
  4. The Punisher
    The PunisherTeam pressure
    +3.9≈ +4%High
    Counters
  5. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa BloodstoneMixed threat
    +3.7≈ +3%High
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Show all 27 Duelist counters
  1. Iron Fist
    Iron FistWins the 1v1
    +3.7≈ +3%High
    Counters
  2. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet WitchTeam pressure
    +1.8≈ +2%High
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  3. Winter Soldier
    Winter Soldier
    +0.3Very high
    Counters
  4. Star-Lord
    Star-Lord
    +0.1High
    Counters
  5. Human Torch
    Human Torch
    +0.0High
    Counters
  6. Iron Man
    Iron Man
    +0.0High
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  7. Cyclops
    Cyclops
    -0.6Very high
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  8. Hela
    Hela
    -1.3High
    Counters
  9. Namor
    Namor
    -1.4Very high
    Counters
  10. Magik
    Magik
    -1.9High
    Counters
  11. Blade
    Blade
    -2.3High
    Counters
  12. Moon Knight
    Moon Knight
    -2.5High
    Counters
  13. Hawkeye
    Hawkeye
    -2.7High
    Counters
  14. Storm
    Storm
    -4.1High
    Counters
  15. Black Widow
    Black Widow
    -4.4High
    Counters
  16. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)
    -4.6High
    Counters
  17. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    -5.4High
    Counters
  18. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    -6.3Very high
    Counters
  19. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    -6.8High
    Counters
  20. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel Girl
    -7.4High
    Counters
  21. Daredevil
    Daredevil
    -8.9High
    Counters
  22. Black Panther
    Black Panther
    -11.8High
    Counters

Strategist13 heroes

  1. Jubilee
    Jubilee
    +1.0Very high
    Counters
  2. Ultron
    Ultron
    -0.7High
    Counters
  3. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    -1.2Very high
    Counters
  4. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)
    -1.8High
    Counters
  5. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land Shark
    -1.9High
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Mantis
    Mantis
    -1.9High
    Counters
  2. Luna Snow
    Luna Snow
    -3.5Very high
    Counters
  3. White Fox
    White Fox
    -3.5Very high
    Counters
  4. Adam Warlock
    Adam Warlock
    -4.8High
    Counters
  5. Gambit
    Gambit
    -4.9Very high
    Counters
  6. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    -6.1Very high
    Counters
  7. Loki
    Loki
    -8.1High
    Counters
  8. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    -9.2Very high
    Counters

Flip side: Venom punishes Black Panther, Rocket Raccoon, and Daredevil hardest. Playing Venom yourself? See Venom'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 Venom FAQ

What is the best counter to Venom in Marvel Rivals?
Wolverine is the strongest pick against Venom right now, with a counter rating of +14.5 (an estimated +13% swing to an even fight), followed by Devil Dinosaur and The Thing. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Venom.
How are Venom's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Venom, 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 Venom good against in Marvel Rivals?
Venom punishes Black Panther, Rocket Raccoon, and Daredevil hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Venom is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Venom 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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