Black Widow - Marvel Rivals Duelist
Win Rate
38.7%
Pick Rate
0.6%
Avg KDA
2.84
Avg Kills
15.2

Black WidowCounters

RoleDuelist
Matches2,166
SeasonSeason 2
MethodologyData Methodology

Discover Black Widow's counter matchups in Marvel Rivals based on real match data. Top counters against Black Widow include Mantis, Mister Fantastic, Human Torch with win rates up to 50%. Meanwhile, Black Widow excels against Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Panther. Analyze win rate differentials, role-based weaknesses, and strategic tips to outplay your opponents.

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Black Widow's hardest matchups in Marvel Rivals are against Mantis, Mister Fantastic, Human Torch. These heroes have favorable win rates when facing Black Widow. Mantis is the biggest counter to Black Widow with a 0.0% win rate against them. Consider avoiding these matchups or coordinating with your team to assist when facing these challenging opponents.
When facing Black Widow in Marvel Rivals, selecting the right counter pick is critical to your success. Our match data reveals that Black Widow has several significant vulnerabilities, with win rate differentials exceeding 38.7% against their hardest counters. The most devastating counter picks against Black Widow include Mantis, Mister Fantastic, and Human Torch. In particular, Mantis poses an extreme threat to Black Widow, achieving only a 0.0% win rate in this punishing matchup. When you see Black Widow on the enemy team, prioritizing one of these counter picks will dramatically improve your chances of victory.

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 Mantis 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.
Black Widow performs exceptionally well against Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Panther in Marvel Rivals. Against Hulk, Black Widow achieves an impressive 83.3% win rate. Look for opportunities to engage these heroes when playing Black Widow, as the matchup statistics favor you significantly.

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Black Widow Counters FAQ

Who counters Black Widow in Marvel Rivals?

Black Widow's hardest counters are: Mantis, Mister Fantastic, Human Torch. These heroes have the highest win rates against Black Widow.

Who does Black Widow counter?

Black Widow performs well against: Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Panther. Black Widow has favorable win rates in these matchups.