Marvel Rivals Unveils Player Statistics and Hero Popularity

Marvel Rivals Season 1: Hero Performance Data Unveiled

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 reigns supreme in Quickplay across both PC and console platforms, boasting the highest pick rate. However, Mantis unexpectedly claims the top spot for win rate, exceeding 50% in both Quickplay and Competitive modes (56% and 55% respectively). Other high-performing heroes include Loki, Hela, and Adam Warlock. This data suggests a disparity between character popularity and effectiveness.

The competitive landscape shows a different picture. Cloak & Dagger dominate the console competitive scene, while Luna Snow reigns supreme on PC.

Here's a breakdown of the most picked heroes:

• Quickplay (PC & Console): Jeff the Land Shark
• Competitive (Console): Cloak & Dagger
• Competitive (PC): Luna Snow

Conversely, Storm, a Duelist character, struggles with extremely low pick rates (1.66% in Quickplay and a dismal 0.69% in Competitive). This low popularity is attributed to perceived weaknesses in damage output and gameplay mechanics. However, NetEase has announced significant buffs for Storm in Season 1, potentially altering her performance and popularity.

The arrival of the Fantastic Four in Season 1, launching January 10th, is expected to significantly impact the meta, likely reshaping the hero pick and win rate statistics. NetEase's data provides a fascinating snapshot of the current game state, offering valuable insights into player preferences and character balance.