Marvel Rivals Season 1 sees a diverse cast of heroes contesting for dominance in each match.

However, some consistently perform better than the rest in the battle of intense one-on-one duels.

Here are the best duelists in Marvel Rivals Season 1 who players can play and perfect to increase the chances of winning most of their matches.

Best duelist in Marvel Rivals Season 1

Marvel Rivals duelists list screen
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Let’s look at the top duelists in the Season 1 meta in Marvel Rivals. These heroes are not listed in any particular order, but definitely S-tier duelists.

Hela

Marvel Rivals Hela hero page
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The Goddess of Death lives up to her name. Her devastating burst damage with hitscan weapons, combined with unparalleled mobility and the game-changing Ragnarok Rebirth Team-Up, makes her a force to be reckoned with.

Moon Knight

Marvel Rivals Moon Knight hero page
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Moon Knight excels in objective-based modes due to his strong long-range attacks that effectively harass and zone enemies. His exceptional mobility, including a glider, double jump, and grappling hook, allows him to quickly reposition, escape danger, and flank opponents.

His Hand of Khonshu ultimate provides powerful area-of-effect control, disrupting enemy positioning and controlling key chokepoints. However, Moon Knight can be vulnerable in close-quarters combat against more aggressive duelists.

Additionally, the effectiveness of his ultimate heavily depends on proper positioning and anticipating enemy movements.

Psylocke

One of the best DPS in Marvel Rivals -- Psylocke
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Psylocke is a master of stealth and mobility, utilizing teleportation and invisibility to flank enemies and deliver surprise attacks. She possesses lethal burst damage with her Psyionic Crossbow and Wing Shurikens, allowing her to quickly eliminate high-priority targets. 

Her Dance of the Butterfly ultimate provides devastating area-of-effect damage, capable of decimating enemy groups. However, Psylocke’s effectiveness heavily relies on player skill and the ability to utilize her mobility and stealth effectively. If her invisibility or teleportation is interrupted, she can be easily punished by enemies.

Storm

Marvel Rivals Storm hero page
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The Master of the Elements is a force of nature. She is undoubtedly the highest damage-dealing ranged duelist in the game. Her piercing attacks, aerial combat capabilities, and powerful damage buffs make her a dynamic and strong opponent against both Duelists and Strategists.

Winter Soldier

Marvel Rivals Winter Soldier
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The Winter Soldier’s unpredictable combat style and potent abilities made him a dangerous adversary. His ability to seamlessly transition between mid-range and close-range attacks, combined with his powerful ultimate and synergistic team-ups, solidified his place among the top duelists.

That sums up our list of the best duelists in Marvel Rivals Season 1.

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