Vanguards are the tanks of Marvel Rivals. They protect your team from the front lines, absorb enemy damage, and sometimes, dish it back to them.
The Vanguards in Marvel Rivals are pretty fun to play, and I saw that as someone who hates being the tank in video games. Yes, you still have to lead the charge, but you have an impressive amount of offensive tools at your disposal, so you’re far more than a bullet sponge.
Our tier list for Vanguards in Marvel Rivals will dive into the best and worst options to help dominate the battlefield.
These are the best of the best when it comes to the Vanguards in Marvel Rivals. If you want to stick with the competitive meta and play the best Vanguards in the game, these are your options.
Fear Magneto, indeed.His shield is nearly as powerful as Doctor Strange’s, and since their abilities are based on timing rather than damage taken, intelligent players can maximize their uptime.Magento’s ultimate is also excellent in the current meta, offering great counterplay to some of the best heroes in Season 1.5.
FearMagneto, indeed.His shield is nearly as powerful as Doctor Strange’s, and since their abilities are based on timing rather than damage taken, intelligent players can maximize their uptime.Magento’s ultimate is also excellent in the current meta, offering great counterplay to some of the best heroes in Season 1.5.
These Vanguards can get the job done despite not being the “meta” call.
They may have some weaknesses compared to the heroes in S Tier, but you won’t go wrong with any of these.
Groot is held back from S Tier thanks to his difficulty to play properly.Since most ofGroot’s beneficial abilities as a Vanguard come from physically blocking the battlefield, it’s easy to accidentally troll your teammates.Once you’ve invested time and mastered Groot, you can take advantage of his incredibly high base health, utility, and impressive damage.
The newest Vanguard in Marvel Rivals,The Thingis another excellent option if you’re looking for a dive Vanguard.Best of all, his Team-Up with Invisible Woman grants him bonus health. With Invisible Woman also being a viable option as aStrategist, you don’t need to sacrifice your team composition to take advantage.
On the plus side, Peni Parker’s win rate is hard to ignore. She’s an unstoppable force capable of taking over a game in the right hands.Having said that, she’s at her best as the second Vanguard, allowing you to play a more supportive role. That’s why she’s at the bottom of A Tier.
On the plus side,Peni Parker’s win rate is hard to ignore. She’s an unstoppable force capable of taking over a game in the right hands.Having said that, she’s at her best as the second Vanguard, allowing you to play a more supportive role. That’s why she’s at the bottom of A Tier.
On the one hand, if you’re looking to pub stomp in lower competitive ranks or casual tiers, here you go.
Having said that, these Vanguards may not be your best option if you’re looking to play more competitively.
Thoris your best bet if you’re looking to deal damage as a Vanguard. It’s what he’s best at, but even then, I’d argue there are better options.Thor lacks the utility and abilities to take over games on his own. His win rate is solid, but there are better Vanguard options, even with several buffs to his toolkit.
Despite countless buffs,Captain Americastill lags behind the competition.He’s not the worst Vanguard in the game, but he’s certainly not the best either. His mobility is unmatched, which is a notch in his favor, but ultimately, his downfall is that he doesn’t truly excel at anything.A jack of all trades but a master of none.
Due to poor balancing, a hostile meta, and easy counter play, these Marvel Rivals Vanguards are the worst options in the game.
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.In the early days of Marvel Rivals,Venomwas considered an overpowered option that was extremely difficult to counter.Today, thanks to various balance updates, changes in the meta, and the player base learning how to counter him properly, Venom is a shell of his former self.
