Marvel Rivals Season 8

Season 8 Tier List

The Season 8 meta is defined by Devil Dinosaur forcing brawl compositions. SS tier is dominated by dive tanks, damage-boost supports, and high-output Duelists that can either exploit or counter Dino. Ban Gambit and Dino early - if Dino is open, play him or hard-counter him.

Dino Brawl Meta Season 8 35+ Heroes Ranked Triple Support Viable Diamond+ Consensus
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Meta Overview

How to Use This Tier List

Ban Gambit and Devil Dinosaur in most lobbies. If Dino is open, pick him (tank main) or hard-counter with Emma Frost or specific DPS. Meta rewards dive/brawl over poke/flyers. Comfort beats tier on ladder - pick your best heroes within the top two tiers, not the absolute highest pick you cannot execute.

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Full Tier List

SS
Must Pick / Must Ban
Ban or pick immediately - game-deciding impact
Devil Dinosaur
Vanguard
Dominates brawl meta with massive HP, protective bubble, and unstoppable grabs that shift entire fights.
Groot
Vanguard
Walls isolate enemies from healers and enable team wipes; near-unstoppable at objective control.
Hulk
Vanguard
Extra Gamma Burst charge enables better engage/escape; huge health pool for brawl carry potential.
Venom
Vanguard
Dive resurgence boosts backline harassment; strong survivability and flanker-tank disruption.
Emma Frost
Vanguard
Buffed Diamond Form with poke-to-melee switches and CC; best hard-counter to Devil Dinosaur.
Rocket Raccoon
Strategist
Buffed healing output and survivability; consistent meta anchor with versatile utility across compositions.
Cloak & Dagger
Strategist
Strong ultimate for team pushes and covers; versatile healing/damage mix holds across patches.
Invisible Woman
Strategist
Vanish evasion, solid ultimate, and push/pull utility provide safe, high-impact support in dive-heavy games.
Gambit
Strategist
Damage-boosting ultimate dominates team fight swings; near-perma ban in competitive lobbies.
Punisher
Duelist
Versatile ranged/shotgun kit counters dive effectively; surged in popularity and output this season.
Magik
Duelist
High win rate with strong melee/brawl presence and mobility that fits dive and close-quarters fights.
Moon Knight
Duelist
Buffs enhance lethality and multi-angle attacks for potent carry potential in brawl-oriented games.
Star-Lord
Duelist
~25% bullet damage buffs improve accessibility and sustained output for strong team contributions.
Namor
Duelist
Turrets provide area control, dive awareness, and kill setups in aggressive compositions.
Phoenix
Duelist
Buffs push her to must-ban status; powerful self-sustain and damage with consistent S-tier ladder performance.
Elsa Bloodstone
Duelist
Reliable high-tier DPS output with strong consistent performance across maps and compositions.
S
Strong / High Carry Potential
Solid picks in most compositions
Magneto
Vanguard
Strong poke and bubbles provide excellent ult counters and team protection in ranged/brawl mixes.
Thor
Vanguard
Mobility buffs make him a solid brawl sleeper with strong close-quarters threat.
Peni Parker
Vanguard
Web/mine buffs improve trap and stun play; strong counterpick in specific defensive scenarios.
The Thing
Vanguard
Rising brawl pick with upward trend; solid CC and immunity tools in close-range fights.
Loki
Strategist
Mild rework favors healing output; versatile illusions and utility keep him consistently strong.
Mantis
Strategist
Speed and damage utility favor team support; high play rate value across ranks.
Jeff The Land Shark
Strategist
Strong sustain with slight nerfs offset by ult improvements; reliable support anchor.
White Fox
Strategist
Solid team-up value and consistent performance in support roles across rank brackets.
Hela
Duelist
Strong DPS but slightly outshone by Phoenix in the current buffed landscape.
Winter Soldier
Duelist
Reliable all-around pick with a good rounded kit for various situations and team comps.
Psylocke
Duelist
Dive-friendly mobility and damage suit aggressive playstyles in current dive meta.
Wolverine
Duelist
Situational brawl/counter pick with solid self-sustain; effective against specific tank matchups.
Iron Fist
Duelist
Quiet buffs improve dive potential and close-range burst in aggressive compositions.
Daredevil
Duelist
Viable dive option but outpaced by top Duelists like Magik and Moon Knight in raw impact.
Black Cat
Duelist
High-skill portal utility shines in skilled hands for repositioning and flanks.
A
Viable / Niche
Situational picks or comfort mains
Captain America
Vanguard
Stall and distraction tool post-nerfs; best as a counterpick rather than default pick.
Angela
Vanguard
Flying CC with mobility tradeoffs; works in specific map layouts and team comps.
Rogue
Vanguard
Utility remains despite post-CC nerfs; still playable for comfort mains.
Doctor Strange
Vanguard
Portal utility only; frontline is weak in the current dive meta.
Ultron
Strategist
Flying healer; ult changes help but remains vulnerable; strong in coordinated triple support.
Adam Warlock
Strategist
Coordination-dependent; best in organized play, inconsistent in solo queue.
Deadpool
Flex
Tank and Strategist versions outperform Duelist; niche but viable in the right hands.
Storm / Iron Man / Human Torch
Duelist
Fliers struggle vs. poke/counters in current ground-heavy brawl meta.
Hawkeye
Duelist
One-shot potential but mobility issues make him inconsistent in dive-heavy games.
Black Panther
Duelist
Outshone by other divers in the current meta; requires high skill to compete.
Spider-Man
Duelist
High skill ceiling; ult buff helps average play but still demands strong game sense.
Blade
Duelist
Buffs help but steep learning curve; rewarding for dedicated mains.
C
Struggling / Situational
Only if you are a dedicated main
Luna Snow
Strategist
Difficult execution and low meta play; aim-dependent and outcompeted by top supports.
Squirrel Girl
Duelist
Buffs insufficient to resolve core issues in the current brawl meta.
Black Widow
Duelist
Lacks output compared to peers; outpaced by every SS and S tier Duelist.
Scarlet Witch
Duelist
Slow damage better suited for casual play than competitive ladder climbing.
Mister Fantastic
Duelist
CC changes significantly hurt viability; low competitive presence this season.
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Top 3 Team Compositions

Composition 1
Dive / Brawl Anchor (Highest Win Rate)
Tank Devil Dinosaur or Groot + Venom or Hulk
DPS Punisher / Magik / Moon Knight
Support Rocket + Invisible Woman or Cloak & Dagger
Composition 2
Team-Up Synergy Poke/Dive
Tank Magneto / Groot + Gambit (team-up boost)
DPS Phoenix / Elsa Bloodstone or Star-Lord
Support Invisible Woman / Loki
Composition 3
Triple Support / Sustain (Coordinated Play)
Tank Groot or Hulk
DPS Namor / Punisher
Support Rocket + Mantis / Jeff + Invisible Woman
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Key Meta Decisions

Devil Dinosaur is open - what do I do?
Pick him if you play tank and can execute the brawl playstyle. Counter him with Emma Frost (hard CC) or sustained poke DPS. If neither, ban him - he is the meta anchor and punishes passive play.
Triple support or 2-2-2?
Triple support excels in prolonged fights with coordinated teams (Ultron + Luna + Invisible Woman). Standard 2-2-2 is more flexible for solo queue. Default to 2-2-2 unless your team is voice comming.
Pro tier list vs. ladder tier list - which to follow?
Pro lists (e.g., Fauwkz) favor coordinated picks like Luna and Ultron pockets. Ladder: prioritize high win rate and comfort picks (Peni, Magik, Rocket). Choose by your rank. Below Diamond, comfort beats optimal.