Marvel Rivals Strategist Heroes Tier List (Season 0)

Looking to pick up a Strategist in Marvel Rivals? Here’s everything you need to know about who’s strong, who’s not, and why. After spending countless hours playing and analyzing every Strategist hero, it’s clear some are performing better than others in the current meta. This guide breaks down each hero’s strengths, weaknesses, and what makes them stand out.

Marvel Rivals Strategists Tier List: All Characters

To create this ranking, I focused on several key aspects: raw healing output, utility abilities, mobility options, and performance in both solo queue and coordinated team play.

Each Strategist brings something unique to the table, but their effectiveness varies significantly based on team composition and map layout.

Tier	Heroes
S	Luna Snow, Mantis
A	Cloak & Dagger, Adam Warlock
B	Jeff the Shark, Rocket Raccoon
C	Loki

S Tier Strategists in Marvel Rivals

Luna Snow

She stands at the top of the meta right now with incredible burst healing through Ice Art. Her Absolute Zero stun gives you great crowd control, while Fate of Both Worlds lets you choose between massive healing or damage boost for your team.

The Smooth Skate passive means you’ll always be where you need to be. She’s probably too strong right now and might see some nerfs, but her kit is solid enough that she’ll likely stay strong even after balance changes.

Mantis

Mantis matches Luna in power but brings more versatility to the table. Her healing combines both burst and over-time effects, and Spore Slumber gives you reliable crowd control. What makes her special is the ability to pump out serious damage with Natural Anger when your team needs it.

Her Soul Resurgence ultimate feels especially powerful since you can keep using other abilities while it’s active. Even if she gets adjusted in future patches, her well-rounded kit should keep her near the top.

A Tier Heroes

Cloak and Dagger

Cloak & Dagger sits just below the S tier but don’t underestimate them. They’re the only Strategist who can debuff enemies, which is huge in team fights. Their Dark Teleportation gives allies brief invulnerability – perfect for dodging big ultimate.

The healing style feels similar to Moira from Overwatch 2, with good sustained output and a healing over time bubble. Eternal Bond lets you heal allies and damage enemies simultaneously, making them incredibly impactful in tight corridors.

Adam Warlock

Adam Warlock is a tough hero to master but can be devastating with the right team. Soul Bond is his standout ability, distributing damage across linked allies to help them survive burst damage.

He can resurrect fallen teammates and pump out decent damage, but his long cooldowns mean he struggles as a solo healer. Put him with a strong primary healer though, and he’ll enable aggressive plays your team couldn’t otherwise make.

B Tier Heroes

Jeff the Land Shark

Jeff the Shark brings unique tools to the fight with an ultimate that can swallow multiple enemies at once. His mobility is great, and the healing bubble provides solid sustained support.

When flanking, he can surprise enemies with unexpected damage, and his health regeneration in water adds situational sustain. However, his lack of burst healing keeps him from reaching higher tiers.

Rocket Raccoon

Rocket Raccoon specializes in providing armor packs and consistent healing rather than burst support. His resurrection beacon can turn fights around, though its long cooldown means timing is crucial.

Good mobility from wall climbing and dash helps him stay alive, and his ultimate’s team-wide damage boost can enable strong pushes. He works best alongside another healer who can handle burst healing needs.

C Tier Heroes

Loki

Loki rounds out the list as a jack-of-all-trades that doesn’t quite excel in any particular area. His shape-shifting ultimate can be game-changing when used right, and his runestones provide interesting healing-over-time effects that convert damage to healing.

While he’s fun to play and can be effective in the right hands, he lacks the specialized strength that would put him in higher tiers.

Final Thoughts

While this tier list reflects the current state of Marvel Rivals, remember that your personal skill with a hero matters more than their tier placement. Each Strategist can perform well in the right situation with the right team composition.

Focus on mastering the hero that fits your playstyle best, and you’ll likely see better results than forcing yourself to play an S-tier hero you’re not comfortable with.

Keep in mind that balance changes are inevitable, especially for Luna Snow and Mantis who are currently overperforming. The best approach is to understand what makes each hero strong and learn to adapt as the meta evolves.