NetEase Games revamped the hero balance in Marvel Rivals' Season 1, significantly buffing underplayed characters like Storm and Black Widow to enhance gameplay and boost their popularity.
Storm's post-update performance is remarkable. She now boasts the highest win rate according to Rivals Meta, a significant leap from her previous obscurity. In competitive play, her win rate surpasses 56%, with a pick rate climbing to 16%, a dramatic increase from near zero. This surge catapults her above popular heroes like Adam Warlock, Jeff, Spider-Man, Hela, Hulk, Magic, and Iron Man.
While Cloak and Dagger maintain their top spot as the most popular duo, their win rate has dipped below 49%. Black Widow, however, continues to struggle, remaining the least picked and least successful character.
Marvel Rivals is experiencing substantial growth, with hundreds of thousands of players engaging in competitive matches. The Grandmaster title remains highly exclusive, achievable by only 0.1% of the player base, despite the existence of the Celestial rank.
One player achieved an extraordinary feat during Season 1: reaching Grandmaster rank without suffering any damage across 108 games! This player, utilizing Rocket Raccoon, focused solely on healing teammates, accumulating over 2.9 million health points restored and nearly 3,500 assists, all while avoiding any knockouts.
