- Win Rate
- 39.5%
- Pick Rate
- 0.6%
- Avg KDA
- 2.90
Black Widow Counters
- Role
- Duelist
- Matches
- 2,420
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Black Widow in Marvel Rivals are Mister Fantastic, Captain America, Phoenix: the best of them wins 89.5% of its matchups against Black Widow. Black Widow beats Wolverine, Angela, Hulk most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Black Widow
- Mister Fantastic
- Mister Fantastic win rate vs Black Widow
- 89.5%Black Widow drops 29.0 pts
- Matchup matches
- 19Very small sample
- Black Widow beats
- Wolverine · 88.9%
- Counters with enough data
- 0
Mister Fantastic
Captain America
Phoenix
Deadpool
Loki
Human Torch
Mantis
Hela
Storm
Magneto
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Black Widow's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 8 out of the top 10 counters (80%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Black Widow's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Black Widow struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Black Widow relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Black Widow can contribute to team fights.
In Duelist mirror matchups, Black Widow appears to struggle against heroes with superior burst or mobility. Counter-picking Duelists should look to outmaneuver Black Widow and secure eliminations before they can respond. Timing your engage when Black Widow's key abilities are on cooldown is essential to winning these high-stakes duels.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Black Widow requires proper tactical execution. Track Black Widow's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Mister Fantastic or another counter engages Black Widow, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Black Widow 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 Black Widow is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Black Widow'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 Duelist, Black Widow has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Black Widow when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Black Widow's attempts to disrupt your team.
Wolverine
Angela
Hulk
Scarlet Witch
Magik
Black Panther
The Punisher
Hawkeye
Namor
Iron Man
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Black Widow Counters FAQ
Who counters Black Widow in Marvel Rivals?
Black Widow’s hardest counters are Mister Fantastic (89.5% over 19 matches), Captain America (72.0% over 25 matches), Phoenix (71.8% over 39 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Black Widow and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Black Widow?
Mister Fantastic has the best record against Black Widow so far, winning 89.5% of 19 tracked matchups — fewer than the 100 MetaBot needs before calling a matchup a counter, so treat it as early data.
Who does Black Widow counter?
Black Widow performs best against Wolverine (88.9% over 9 matches), Angela (68.8% over 16 matches), Hulk (60.0% over 20 matches). Each figure is Black Widow’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 Black Widow loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (0 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.