The Most Annoying Heroes in Marvel Rivals (And How to Counter Them)

Let’s learn how to get rid of these pesky heroes

It’s happened to all of us. We start up a match, and one particular hero seems to be owning the whole team. This happens when no one knows exactly how to counter them, and it can be annoying enough to stop your gaming session right then and there. But no hero is unbeatable. In this article, we’ll highlight the top 7 most annoying heroes in Marvel Rivals (so far!) and explain exactly how to counter them, both through strategy and smart hero picks.

Once you learn these counters to the most annoying characters, then you will probably want to jump to ranked games immediately, but maybe you’re bummed that you lost your rank to these aforementioned annoying enemies. Worry not! You can always get Marvel Rivals boosting to help you reach whichever rank you were at before and even higher!

1.   Luna Snow – The Icy Nuisance

Luna Snow might be a pop star, but there’s nothing catchy about being frozen in place while she skates circles around your team. With high mobility, decent healing, and an ultimate that can lock down multiple enemies, she’s a nightmare in close-quarters fights.

Why she’s annoying:

• Freezes your teammates often.
• Slippery and hard to pin down.
• Has very good damage for a support.

How to counter her:

• Pick heroes with burst damage or stuns, like Iron Man or Star-Lord. Don’t give her time to chip you down.
• Zone her out with ranged DPS like Storm or Scarlet Witch. Luna excels up close, so denying space reduces her threat.
• Don’t let her group up with her teammates

2.   Iron Man – The Perpetual Poke Bot

Iron Man has become one of the most commonly picked characters in Marvel Rivals, and it’s easy to see why. He offers high damage, long-range poke, and one of the most frustrating ultimates in the game if you’re caught out of position.

Why he’s annoying:

• Constant chip damage from afar.
• Can fly above most threats.
• Ultimate is deadly if you’re grouped.

How to counter him:

• Use anti-air or mobility-based heroes to close the distance. Spider-Man or other flying characters can get up in his face.
• If you’re playing tank, use natural cover and hold corners to break line of sight.
• Save your movement abilities for dodging his Ultimate.

3.   Scarlet Witch – The Zoner Queen

Scarlet Witch controls space like no one else. Her abilities cover large areas, deny flanks, and force enemies to reposition constantly. She isn’t the most mobile, but she doesn’t need to be when the entire map is lava.

Why she’s annoying:

• Area denial is extremely strong.
• Can punish players separated from their team very well.
• Ultimate can flip fights instantly.

How to counter her:

• Pick dive heroes like Black Panther or Wolverine to close the gap and take her off the equation quickly.
• Don’t group up in chokepoints where her spells are most effective.
• Once she uses her ultimate your team won’t have anything to fear with grouping up and taking her out quickly.

4.   Spider-Man – The Hit-and-Run Menace

Spider-Man is Marvel Rivals’ king of mobility. He can sling across maps in seconds, land precise burst damage, and escape before you even know what happened. He’s not too durable, but good Spidey players make you chase ghosts.

Why he’s annoying:

• Hard to track or catch.
• Strong burst on isolated targets.
• Can completely bypass your frontline.

How to counter him:

• Use hitscan or fast projectiles — Hela’s attacks or Punisher’s gun work well.
• Keep your backline close to tanks or supports. Isolated targets are his favorite snack.
• Cyber snare is your best friend. Heroes like Peni Parker or Hela can stun him mid-swing if timed well.

5.   Loki – Master of Mischief (and Tilt)

Loki does what Loki does best — cause chaos. His illusions can confuse even experienced players, and his ultimate “god of mischief” can turn a match on its head if done right.

Why he’s annoying:

• Illusions make him hard to eliminate the real Loki.
• Forces hesitation — you don’t know if to prioritize clones or help the team.
• Ultimate can use your greatest assets against you.

How to counter him:

• Take out the illusions, even if you take you the real one they will stay, and he can use them to get back into the fight quickly.
• Make sure no one in the team is ignoring the illusions.
• Characters with AoE or tracking attacks like Iron Man or Scarlet Witch can help take out the illusions swiftly

6.   Hela – The Goddess of Death

Hela doesn’t just punish you for dying — she can resurrect her Loki and Thor and heal them!

Why she’s annoying:

• Heals and revives Loki and Thor if she lands the killing blow.
• She has very high critical damage and hitscan attacks.
• Her ultimate can take care of the entire enemy team if done right.

How to counter her:

• Get her with some diver heroes like Wolverine and Spider-Man.
• Move fast and unpredictably so she can’t hit you with her small projectiles.
• Avoid long, dragged-out fights where she thrives. Burst and disengage works best.

7.   Storm – The Zone Controller

Storm’s kit makes every area dangerous. From her powerful knockback ultimate to her chain lightning that can bounce between multiple targets, she can ruin team cohesion without even getting close.

Why she’s annoying:

• High AoE damage with chain lightning.
• Ultimate can push enemies into open space or off ledges.
• Strong vertical control with flight.

How to counter her:

• Stick to cover and minimize line-of-sight.
• Bring her down with Hitscan attacks.
• Utilize heroes with strong burst damage, high mobility, or the ability to disrupt her predictable movement patterns.

Bonus Tips for Fighting Frustrating Heroes

Dealing with annoying characters is often more about mindset and preparation than raw mechanics. Here are a few extra tips to help you stay composed and effective:

• Know the cooldowns. Every frustrating hero has downtime. Strike during their weakest windows.
• Don’t chase. Many annoying heroes bait overextensions — Spider-Man and Loki especially.
• Call out targets and combos. If your team dogpiles a slippery hero, they go down quickly.
• Adjust your pick. If a hero is destroying your team, switch to a counter. That’s what the hero swap system is for.

Final Thoughts

Marvel Rivals is designed with chaos in mind. Whether it’s a Loki clone misleading you, a Scarlet Witch flooding the map with magic, or Spider-Man swinging away after deleting your support, or really any of the flying heroes messing with your whole team from outside your reach.

There will always be a hero that gets under your skin. But rather than raging in team chat, learn to read these heroes and counter them on your own terms. Every “annoying” character has a weakness — and with smart positioning, awareness, and team coordination, you can turn frustration into free wins.