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Marvel Rivals Season 7 Hero Tier List: Best Team Compositions & Meta Guide
The Marvel Rivals meta evolves fast. Season 7/7.5 has solidified key trends: a 20% ultimate generation nerf makes sustained damage more valuable, and the triple-Strategist composition dominates high-level play. This guide covers the definitive tier list for all 50+ heroes and the most effective team compositions.
Guide Content — Marvel Rivals
Season 2 Hero Tier List: Complete Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist rankings with team-up synergies.
Source: Official Game Wiki / Strategy Guide | © Game Publisher
Tokyo 2099 Map Guide: Choke points, flank routes, health pack locations, and optimal hero picks.
Source: Official Game Wiki / Strategy Guide | © Game Publisher
Team Comp Guide: Best 2-2-2 and 1-3-2 compositions with hero synergy breakdowns.
Source: Official Game Wiki / Strategy Guide | © Game Publisher
I. Season 7 Hero Tier List
| Tier | Heroes |
|---|---|
| S+ | Gambit, Groot, Elsa Bloodstone, Phoenix, White Fox, Deadpool |
| S | Invisible Woman, Rocket Raccoon, Doctor Strange, Magneto, Hela, Magik, Daredevil |
| A | Black Cat, Deadpool, Angela, Emma Frost, Rogue, Jeff, Cloak & Dagger, Luna Snow, Storm, Psylocke, Hulk, Winter Soldier, Star-Lord |
| B | Hawkeye, Ultron, Moon Knight, Blade, Venom, Loki, Wolverine, Iron Fist, Spider-Man, Namor, Captain America |
| C/D | Iron Man, Squirrel Girl, Scarlet Witch, Human Torch, Black Widow, Black Panther |
II. Role-Specific Tier Lists
Vanguard (Tanks) — S-Tier: Groot, Magneto, Doctor Strange, Invisible Woman
Groot is the premier pick for brawl/sustain with his Season 7 Unstoppable buff. Magneto excels at initiation and peeling. Invisible Woman flexes between frontline and backline support.
Duelist (DPS) — S-Tier: Gambit, Hela, Magik, Daredevil, Phoenix
Gambit is the #1 Duelist with poke, area denial, and a team-wide ultimate. Phoenix offers self-sufficiency with healing, flight, and a devastating anti-shield ultimate. Elsa Bloodstone counters stealth and tank-heavy comps.
Strategist (Support) — S-Tier: Luna Snow, Cloak & Dagger, Invisible Woman, Rocket, Mantis, White Fox
Luna Snow is the top healer/damage booster. White Fox is a newer S-tier Strategist who counters dive heroes with movement manipulation. Cloak & Dagger provide clutch healing and invisibility.
III. Best Team Compositions
| Comp | Core | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Triple-Strategist (DOMINANT) | 1 Vanguard + 2 Duelists + 3 Strategists | Win through attrition with layered heals/shields. Groot + Gambit/Phoenix + Luna/C&D/IW/Rocket |
| Dive Comp | 2 Vanguards + 2 Duelists + 2 Supports | Hyper-mobile, target supports. Hulk/Venom + Spider-Man/Psylocke + Luna/C&D |
| Brawl/Point-Hold | 1 Vanguard + 2 Duelists + 3 Strategists | Slow, methodical objective control. Groot/Magneto + Gambit/Elsa/Phoenix + triple support |
IV. Counter-Pick Guide
Against Dive comps: pick White Fox, Mantis, Groot, Magneto. Against Poke/Brawl: triple-Strategist with Luna Snow and Gambit. Fill missing roles: need heals? Luna Snow or Invisible Woman. Need frontline? Groot or Magneto.
"With great power comes great team composition."