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How to counter Wolverine

Duelist · Marvel Rivals

Who counters Wolverine in Marvel Rivals?

Wolverine is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. The heroes who beat Wolverine most reliably right now are Iron Man, Storm, and Human Torch, ranked by counter rating.

  1. 1.Iron Man+10.9Wins the 1v1≈ +10%
  2. 2.Storm+10.6Wins the 1v1≈ +10%
  3. 3.Human Torch+10.0Mixed threat≈ +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 Wolverine, ranked

Vanguard15 heroes

  1. Bruce Banner
    Bruce Banner
    -1.9High
    Counters
  2. Deadpool (Vanguard)
    Deadpool (Vanguard)
    -3.6Good
    Counters
  3. Peni Parker
    Peni Parker
    -4.2High
    Counters
  4. Rogue
    Rogue
    -5.9High
    Counters
  5. Thor
    Thor
    -7.1High
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Show all 15 Vanguard counters
  1. The Thing
    The Thing
    -7.7High
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  2. Angela
    Angela
    -8.3Good
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  3. Emma Frost
    Emma Frost
    -9.0High
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  4. Captain America
    Captain America
    -10.8High
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  5. Devil Dinosaur
    Devil Dinosaur
    -10.9High
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  6. The Hood
    The Hood
    -14.0Very high
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  7. Venom
    Venom
    -14.5High
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  8. Groot
    Groot
    -14.6High
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  9. Magneto
    Magneto
    -18.8High
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  10. Doctor Strange
    Doctor Strange
    -18.9High
    Counters

Duelist26 heroes

  1. Iron Man
    Iron ManWins the 1v1
    +10.9≈ +10%High
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  2. Storm
    StormWins the 1v1
    +10.6≈ +10%Good
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  3. Human Torch
    Human TorchMixed threat
    +10.0≈ +9%Good
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  4. Scarlet Witch
    Scarlet WitchMixed threat
    +9.5≈ +9%High
    Counters
  5. Star-Lord
    Star-LordWins the 1v1
    +8.4≈ +8%High
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Show all 26 Duelist counters
  1. Phoenix
    PhoenixWins the 1v1
    +8.2≈ +8%High
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  2. Elsa Bloodstone
    Elsa BloodstoneWins the 1v1
    +8.0≈ +7%High
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  3. Squirrel Girl
    Squirrel GirlWins the 1v1
    +7.1≈ +7%High
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  4. Psylocke
    PsylockeWins the 1v1
    +7.0≈ +6%Good
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  5. Cyclops
    CyclopsMixed threat
    +6.7≈ +6%Very high
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  6. Moon Knight
    Moon KnightWins the 1v1
    +6.6≈ +6%High
    Counters
  7. Blade
    BladeMixed threat
    +4.4≈ +4%Good
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  8. Namor
    NamorWins the 1v1
    +4.1≈ +4%High
    Counters
  9. Hela
    HelaWins the 1v1
    +3.8≈ +4%High
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  10. Magik
    MagikWins the 1v1
    +3.7≈ +3%High
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  11. The Punisher
    The PunisherWins the 1v1
    +3.3≈ +3%High
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  12. Deadpool (Duelist)
    Deadpool (Duelist)Wins the 1v1
    +2.8≈ +3%Good
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  13. Winter Soldier
    Winter SoldierWins the 1v1
    +2.8≈ +3%High
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  14. Hawkeye
    HawkeyeWins the 1v1
    +2.5≈ +2%Good
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  15. Daredevil
    DaredevilWins the 1v1
    +2.0≈ +2%Good
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  16. Black Widow
    Black WidowWins the 1v1
    +1.3≈ +1%High
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  17. Black Panther
    Black Panther
    +1.0Good
    Counters
  18. Black Cat
    Black Cat
    +0.6Good
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  19. Iron Fist
    Iron Fist
    +0.5Good
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  20. Spider-Man
    Spider-Man
    -0.7High
    Counters
  21. Mister Fantastic
    Mister Fantastic
    -5.0Good
    Counters

Strategist13 heroes

  1. Jubilee
    JubileeTeam pressure
    +9.5≈ +9%High
    Counters
  2. Deadpool (Strategist)
    Deadpool (Strategist)Team pressure
    +7.9≈ +7%High
    Counters
  3. Ultron
    Ultron
    +7.6≈ +7%Good
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  4. Jeff The Land Shark
    Jeff The Land SharkMixed threat
    +7.1≈ +7%High
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  5. White Fox
    White FoxMixed threat
    +7.0≈ +7%High
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Show all 13 Strategist counters
  1. Gambit
    GambitMixed threat
    +3.9≈ +4%High
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  2. Loki
    LokiMixed threat
    +3.8≈ +3%Good
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  3. Luna Snow
    Luna SnowWins the 1v1
    +3.0≈ +3%High
    Counters
  4. Adam Warlock
    Adam WarlockMixed threat
    +2.6≈ +2%Good
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  5. Mantis
    MantisWins the 1v1
    +2.1≈ +2%High
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  6. Invisible Woman
    Invisible Woman
    +0.5High
    Counters
  7. Rocket Raccoon
    Rocket Raccoon
    +0.1High
    Counters
  8. Cloak & Dagger
    Cloak & Dagger
    -4.6High
    Counters

Flip side: Wolverine punishes Doctor Strange, Magneto, and Groot hardest. Playing Wolverine yourself? See Wolverine'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 Wolverine FAQ

What is the best counter to Wolverine in Marvel Rivals?
Iron Man is the strongest pick against Wolverine right now, with a counter rating of +10.9 (an estimated +10% swing to an even fight), followed by Storm and Human Torch. The full list below ranks every eligible hero against Wolverine.
How are Wolverine's Marvel Rivals counters calculated?
From the kill feeds of community matches: who wins the one-on-one kill trades against Wolverine, 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 Wolverine good against in Marvel Rivals?
Wolverine punishes Doctor Strange, Magneto, and Groot hardest right now. If the enemy runs one of them, staying on Wolverine is usually right.
Should I swap off my main to counter Wolverine 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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