Marvel Rivals Unveils First Month Hero Statistics: Jeff the Land Shark Reigns Supreme in Popularity, Mantis Dominates Win Rates
NetEase has released comprehensive player statistics for Marvel Rivals, highlighting the most and least popular heroes during the game's initial month. The data reveals surprising trends and hints at potential shifts with the upcoming Season 1 updates.
Jeff the Land Shark emerges as the undisputed champion of Quickplay across both PC and console platforms, showcasing his widespread appeal among players. However, win rate tells a different story. Mantis, a Strategist hero, boasts an impressive win rate exceeding 50% in both Quickplay (56%) and Competitive modes (55%), outperforming even popular choices like Loki, Hela, and Adam Warlock.
Competitive play reveals a more diverse landscape. Cloak & Dagger reigns supreme on console, while Luna Snow dominates on PC. These platform-specific preferences highlight the nuanced strategic differences between gaming environments.
The least popular hero? Storm, a Duelist, struggles with a dismal pick rate of just 1.66% in Quickplay and a mere 0.69% in Competitive. This low popularity is attributed to player feedback regarding her underwhelming damage and frustrating gameplay. However, hope is on the horizon for Storm fans, as Season 1 balance changes promise significant buffs to her abilities.
The arrival of the Fantastic Four in Season 1, starting with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman at launch, followed by The Human Torch and The Thing later in the season, is expected to significantly alter the meta. This influx of new characters and the announced buffs to Storm will undoubtedly impact the pick rates and win rates observed in this initial data set. The upcoming Season 1, launching January 10th, promises a fresh and exciting competitive landscape.
