With Season 2 now live inMarvel Rivals, what will be the best heroes to ban in ranked modes?
Because of the balance changes, some characters will either be very dominant in the meta or just very annoying to deal with. To avoid some already one-sided matches in the game, here are some top recommendations.
Best heroes to ban in Marvel Rivals Season 2
There will be similar picks from previous seasons, but we’ll explain why each one below should or will most likely be banned during the beginning of ranked games.
The Hulk
Bruce Banner did not need a buff. With a reduced cooldown to his bubble shield and more mobility, the Green Goliath is going to be a very hot pick. Not to mention, his Gamma Charge teamups with the newly buffed Iron Man and the Gamma squid turrets (Monstros) with Namor make him as an anchor a big reason to ban.
Namor
Namor counters any flying and flanking hero thanks to his turrets. On top of that, the area of effect that his ult has is the perfect trick to win back a point in Overtime, especially with that knockback. Gamma Monstros are going to cover dive strategies with Hulk as he defends.
Spider-Man
This ban is obvious. Spidey’s movement and single-target damage are crazy. He’s a bigger distraction than any other hero on this list.
Wolverine
Wolverine has been the tank buster ofMarvel Rivals. In the right hands, he can hard carry a game or just be easy ult fodder, even after the nerfing to his Rage mechanic. Still, it’s always a safe bet to ban him in ranked.
Black Panther
While receiving significant nerfs to his kit and lying low since Season 1, Black Panther is on par with being a nuisance alongside Wolverine and other melee-centric characters in the game. His small hitbox and burst damage make him a safe bet to ban in competitive play.
Magik
Magik is in a similar category to Black Panther and other melee characters in this game. In the right hands, she can ruin your backline, starting with healers and long-ranged attackers.
Groot
While flying under the broken meta radar, Groot excels in certain maps with smaller or fewer entry and choke points, like Hydra Charteris Base or Klyntar (as a Defender). His walls are perfect for stalling or singling stragglers out. Other than these maps, he’s not considered for a ban.
Cloak and Dagger
Cloak and Dagger have many tricks up their sleeve, being a flexible counter against flying opponents, preventing one-shot ults from characters like Jeff, Iron Man, and Magneto, and having auto lock-on attacks in both forms. It’s a bit strange how they managed to dodge most support nerfs.
Banning them is more disruptive to both teams, as the likelihood of someone picking them is significantly higher than every other Strategist inRivals.
