| <br><br><br><br>This article is part of a directory: Marvel Rivals: Complete Guide <br><br><br>Table of contents <br><br><br>Current Active Battle Pass And Seasonal Events <br><br><br>Current Active Battle Pass And Seasonal Events <br><br><br>Seasonal Battle Pass <br><br><br>Seasonal Battle Pass Season One Battle Pass <br><br><br>Ongoing Events <br><br><br>Ongoing Events Midnight Features 2 <br><br><br>Expired Events <br><br><br>Expired Events Entangled Moments Winter Celebration Midnight Features Fortune And Colors <br><br><br>Getting Started <br><br><br>Getting Started Is Marvel Rivals Worth Playing? All Free Skins And How To Obtain Them <br><br><br>Beginner Guides <br><br><br>Beginner Guides Beginner Tips PSA: Always Aim To The Right Of Your Opponent Communication Guide Best Settings Character Roles, Explained Team-Up Abilities, Explained Match Types, Explained Competitive Mode And Ranks, Explained SVP, Explained Ace, Explained Assists, Explained Cosmic Selection, Explained Season Bonuses, Explained NGP Membership, Explained Rank Reset, Explained Streaming Mode, Explained <br><br><br>Doom Match Mode, Explained <br><br><br>Doom Match Mode, Explained Best Heroes For Doom Match <br><br><br>Clash Of Dancing Lions Mode, Explained Practice Mode Guide Multiplayer Guide All Currencies And How To Use Them Achievement/Trophy Guide <br><br><br>How-To Guides <br><br><br>How-To Guides How To Get XP How To Use Sprays How To Use Emotes How To Turn Off Easy Swing How To Mute Players How To Get Peni Parker’s Free Venom Skin How To Save Highlights How To Get Better Ping How To Match Mouse Sensitivity To Other Shooters How To Customize Crosshair How To Turn Off Mouse Acceleration How To Leave Faction How To Surrender A Match How To Change Your Name How To Fix FPS Stuttering How To Fix The 99 Percent Loading Bug On PC How To Improve Your Positioning <br><br><br>Hero Guides <br><br><br>Hero Guides <br><br><br>Vanguards <br><br><br>Vanguards Pro Tips To Play Vanguard <br><br><br>Groot <br><br><br>Groot How To Counter Groot <br><br><br>Doctor Strange <br><br><br>Doctor Strange How To Counter Doctor Strange <br><br><br>Venom <br><br><br>Venom How To Counter Venom <br><br><br>Thor <br><br><br>Thor How To Counter Thor <br><br><br>Magneto <br><br><br>Magneto How To Counter Magneto <br><br><br>Peni Parker <br><br><br>Peni Parker How To Counter Peni Parker <br><br><br>Hulk <br><br><br>Hulk How To Counter The Hulk <br><br><br>Captain America <br><br><br>Captain America How To Counter Captain America <br><br><br>Duelists <br><br><br>Duelists Pro Tips To Play Duelist <br><br><br>Scarlet Witch <br><br><br>Scarlet Witch How To Counter Scarlet Witch <br><br><br>Spider-Man <br><br><br>Spider-Man How To Counter Spider-Man <br><br><br>The Punisher <br><br><br>The Punisher How To Counter Punisher <br><br><br>Magik <br><br><br>Magik How To Counter Magik <br><br><br>Iron Man <br><br><br>Iron Man How To Counter Iron Man <br><br><br>Hela <br><br><br>Hela How To Counter Hela <br><br><br>Black Panther <br><br><br>Black Panther How To Counter Black Panther <br><br><br>Namor <br><br><br>Namor How To Counter Namor <br><br><br>Star-Lord <br><br><br>Star-Lord How To Counter Star-Lord <br><br><br>Squirrel Girl <br><br><br>Squirrel Girl How To Counter Squirrel Girl <br><br><br>Black Widow <br><br><br>Black Widow How To Counter Black Widow <br><br><br>Storm <br><br><br>Storm How To Counter Storm <br><br><br>Psylocke <br><br><br>Psylocke How To Counter Psylocke <br><br><br>Moon Knight <br><br><br>Moon Knight How To Counter Moon Knight <br><br><br>Wolverine <br><br><br>Wolverine How To Counter Wolverine <br><br><br>Hawkeye <br><br><br>Hawkeye How To Counter Hawkeye <br><br><br>Iron Fist <br><br><br>Winter Soldier <br><br><br>Winter Soldier How To Counter Winter Soldier <br><br><br>Mister Fantastic <br><br><br>Mister Fantastic How To Counter Mister Fantastic <br><br><br>Mister Fantastic <br><br><br>Strategists <br><br><br>Strategists Pro Tips To Play Strategist Jeff The Land Shark <br><br><br>Luna Snow <br><br><br>Luna Snow How To Counter Luna Snow <br><br><br>Rocket Raccoon <br><br><br>Rocket Raccoon How To Counter Rocket Raccoon <br><br><br>Adam Warlock <br><br><br>Adam Warlock How To Counter Adam Warlock <br><br><br>Loki <br><br><br>Loki How To Counter Loki <br><br><br>Mantis <br><br><br>Mantis How To Counter Mantis <br><br><br>Cloak And Dagger <br><br><br>Cloak And Dagger How To Counter Cloak And Dagger <br><br><br>Invisible Woman <br><br><br>Invisible Woman How To Counter Invisible Woman <br><br><br>Lists <br><br><br>Lists Best Characters For Beginners <br><br><br>Hero Tier List <br><br><br>Hero Tier List All Overwatch Hero Counterparts <br><br><br>Best Vanguard Heroes <br><br><br>Best Vanguard Heroes Best Tank Characters For Overwatch Players <br><br><br>Best Duelist Heroes <br><br><br>Best Strategist Heroes <br><br><br>Best Strategist Heroes Best Healer Characters For Overwatch Players <br><br><br>Best Team-Up Hero Combos <br><br><br>Best Team-Up Hero Combos Best Team Compositions <br><br><br>Best Ultimate Abilities, Ranked <br><br><br>Best Ultimate Abilities, Ranked Best Ultimate Combinations Most Satisfying Ultimates Best Ultimate Voice Lines <br><br><br>Every Hitscan Character, Ranked Every Melee Hero, Ranked Every Team-Up Ability, Ranked Every Map, Ranked Every MCU Skin, Ranked Best Quotes Hardest Characters To Play Easiest Characters To Play Best Characters To Play On Attack Best Characters To Play On Defense Best Characters To Play In Domination Mode The Best Solo Carry Heroes Which Marvel Rivals Hero Are You Based On Your Zodiac Sign? 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Just Like Overwatch I'm Only Playing Jeff In Marvel Rivals Overwatch 2’s Player Count Has Dropped By Almost 40 Percent Since Marvel Rivals Launch Spider-Man And Wolverine Top List Of Characters Marvel Rivals Fans Hate Playing Against "Healers Aren't Saints" Tops Marvel Rivals Fans' Most Controversial Takes Marvel Rivals Doesn't Need To Be An Overwatch Killer Marvel Rivals Fans Say Map Variety Is Starting To Get "Stale" Iron Man, Magneto, And Super Sized Galacta Among Marvel Rivals First Funko Pops Doctor Strange's Portals Were An "Unprecedented" Challenge To Create, Reveals Marvel Rivals Dev Don't Expect PvE In Marvel Rivals Anytime Soon Marvel Rivals Players Are Holding In-Game Weddings With Mister Fantastic And Invisible Woman <br><br><br>Marvel Rivals has a line-up of 23 playable characters from the Marvel Universe. The third-person shooter features many fan-favorite characters from superhero teams like The Avengers and The Guardians of the Galaxy, as well as more unfamiliar faces. <br><br><br>With various personalities and backgrounds, each character offers something different. While you may or may not believe in the accuracy of Zodiac signs, this fun article reveals which Marvel Rivals hero you are based on your sign. <br><br><br>12 Aries - Venom <br><br><br>March 21 - April 19 <br><br><br><br><br><br>Aries is a fire sign known for being determined, impulsive, and confident. Venom’s darker impulses typically make him aggressive and chaotic, though he sometimes chooses to commit heroic acts. <br><br><br>In Marvel Rivals, he is a Vanguard-class character who delivers a lot of damage to enemies. As a tank, he is determined and headstrong. A hero rather than a villain in the game, he uses his impulsivity and aggression to help the good guys for a change. <br><br><br>11 Taurus - Black Panther <br><br><br>April 20 - May 20 <br><br><br><br><br><br>T’Challa appears in Marvel Rivals as Black Panther . Regal but humble, his personality fits the Taurus sign. People born under the Taurus sign are typically dependable, and practical, but stubborn. Black Panther is protective and reliable, and a bit stubborn in his duties to protect Wakanda. <br><br><br>He is a Duelist in the game, an offensive class specializing in one-on-one combat. With the right strategy, he excels in close-up combat with his Vibranium claws. While he isn’t a big, aggressive fighter, he uses his steady, dependable combat to help your team. <br><br><br>10 Gemini - Loki <br><br><br>May 21 - June 21 <br><br><br><br><br><br>The God of Mischief is a playable character in Marvel Rivals. Quick-witted, versatile, and a bit shifty, he fits the sign Gemini. Geminis are typically curious and social but display inconsistent behaviors. <br><br><br>In Marvel Rivals, Loki uses deception and trickery to his advantage. Just as Geminis can adapt their personality to match those around them, he mimics his opponent’s abilities to give them a taste of their own medicine. <br><br><br>9 Cancer - Mantis <br><br><br>June 22 - July 22 <br><br><br><br><br><br>Mantis is known for controlling emotions, and she uses these powers in Marvel Rivals. Her role in the game is a Strategist, so she provides your team with both healing and utility. She is a go-to character for support. <br><br><br>Much like Cancer, she uses her empathetic abilities for good but also knows when to fiercely protect her loved ones. Her insight and emotional manipulation make her a great fit for this water sign. <br><br><br>8 Leo - Iron Man <br><br><br>July 23 - August 22 <br><br><br><br><br><br>Iron Man is the fire sign, Leo. Leos are extremely confident, outgoing, and loyal, though their need to be the center of attention can come off as arrogant and domineering. This perfectly describes Tony Stark. <br><br><br>He is a Duelist in Marvel Rivals. His health pool is fairly low, but he is extremely mobile. This means he can fly in, deal out damage, and then quickly get back to safety. Like a Leo, he shows up, steals the spotlight for a bit, then retreats. <br><br><br>7 Virgo - Dr. Strange <br><br><br>August 23 - September 22 <br><br><br><br><br><br>Dr. Strange has a logical view of combat. Like Virgo, he is more analytical and practical than most. In Marvel Rivals, he is a Vanguard who uses his powers to defend his teammates. <br><br><br>He uses his cape to fly during combat, dealing a lot of damage. However, he is a bit squishy, and can’t take nearly as much as he dishes out. Like a Virgo, he easily burns out if he works too hard and forgets to take care of himself. <br><br><br>6 Libra -The Hulk <br><br><br>September 23 - October 23 <br><br><br><br><br><br>The Hulk has three forms in Marvel Rivals, and each has different abilities. As a Vanguard, he can cause a lot of damage, but you can also play as his other half, Bruce Banner. In the game, Banner has finally found a way to balance his alter ego. <br><br><br>Libras are all about balance. As Hulk represents the balance between Banner’s diplomacy and Hulk’s aggressive nature, this character best represents the air sign. <br><br><br>5 Scorpio - Hela <br><br><br>October 24 - November 21 <br><br><br><br><br><br>It should come as no surprise that The Goddess of Death is a Scorpio. Hela reigns over the souls of Hel , using them to her advantage. As a Duelist, she focuses on short, brutal bursts of combat. <br><br><br>Scorpios are often regarded as intense, intuitive, and ruthless. Her darker powers are ranged and precise, hitting at just the right spot to cause damage. She isn’t known for showing mercy, matching the ruthless side of this Zodiac sign. <br><br><br>4 Sagittarius - Star-Lord <br><br><br>November 22 - December 21 <br><br><br><br><br><br>Peter Quill is available in the game as Star-Lord . Always the entertainer, he uses his signature swagger to devastate his enemies in style. <br><br><br>Sagittarius is a fire sign known for being independent and adventurous as well as reckless and scatterbrained. In the game, the Duelist uses twin blasters to cause damage. With high mobility, Star-Lord quickly moves around the battlefield. He thrives in chaotic combat. <br><br><br>3 Capricorn - Magneto <br><br><br>December 22 - January 19 <br><br><br><br><br><br>Magneto is the leader of the Mutant Brotherhood. Capricorns are born leaders, tending to be ambitious, hardworking, and persistent. <br><br><br>As a Vanguard, Magneto helps control space on the battlefield. 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