- Win Rate
- 51.5%
- Pick Rate
- 4.6%
- Avg KDA
- 5.16
Deadpool Counters
- Role
- Multi-Role
- Matches
- 18,865
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Deadpool in Marvel Rivals are Psylocke, Groot, Elsa Bloodstone: the best of them wins 65.1% of its matchups against Deadpool. Deadpool beats Doctor Strange, Loki, Jubilee most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Deadpool
- Psylocke
- Psylocke win rate vs Deadpool
- 65.1%Deadpool drops 16.6 pts
- Matchup matches
- 106Small sample
- Deadpool beats
- Doctor Strange · 62.6%
- Counters with enough data
- 14
Psylocke
Groot
Elsa Bloodstone
Namor
Moon Knight
Devil Dinosaur
Mantis
Iron Man
Star-Lord
Venom
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Deadpool's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 10 out of the top 10 counters (100%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Deadpool's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Deadpool struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Deadpool relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Deadpool can contribute to team fights.
As a support hero, Deadpool is particularly vulnerable to aggressive Duelists who can dive the backline. When countering Deadpool with a Duelist, coordinate with your team to create openings, then commit to eliminating Deadpool before they can heal through your damage. Removing the enemy Strategist early swings team fights decisively in your favor.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Deadpool requires proper tactical execution. Track Deadpool's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Psylocke or another counter engages Deadpool, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Deadpool is positioned allows you to set up advantageous fights or avoid unfavorable encounters entirely.
Finally, remember that Marvel Rivals is a team game, and countering Deadpool is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Deadpool's position to your teammates, call out when their key abilities are used, and coordinate your crowd control to chain stuns or slows. As a Multi-Role, Deadpool has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Deadpool when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Deadpool's attempts to disrupt your team.
Doctor Strange
Loki
Jubilee
Emma Frost
Daredevil
Spider-Man
Rogue
Black Widow
Cyclops
Black Panther
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Deadpool Counters FAQ
Who counters Deadpool in Marvel Rivals?
Deadpool’s hardest counters are Psylocke (65.1% over 106 matches), Groot (65.1% over 103 matches), Elsa Bloodstone (61.0% over 277 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Deadpool and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Deadpool?
Psylocke is the best counter to Deadpool in the current data, winning 65.1% of 106 tracked matchups; Deadpool’s win rate falls to 34.9%, 16.6 points below its overall rate.
Who does Deadpool counter?
Deadpool performs best against Doctor Strange (62.6% over 227 matches), Loki (59.5% over 111 matches), Jubilee (52.0% over 202 matches). Each figure is Deadpool’s win rate in that matchup and the tracked matches behind it.
How does MetaBot decide who counters a hero?
A counter is an enemy hero Deadpool loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (14 qualify today); thinner matchups are listed with their sample so you can judge them yourself. Win rates are from MetaBot’s own recorded matches, not survey data.