- Win Rate
- 50.6%
- Pick Rate
- 0.8%
- Avg KDA
- 3.38
Blade Counters
- Role
- Duelist
- Matches
- 3,317
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Blade in Marvel Rivals are Cloak & Dagger, Namor, The Hood: the best of them wins 53.7% of its matchups against Blade. Blade beats Devil Dinosaur, Moon Knight, Thor most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Blade
- Cloak & Dagger
- Cloak & Dagger win rate vs Blade
- 53.7%Blade drops 4.3 pts
- Matchup matches
- 123Small sample
- Blade beats
- Devil Dinosaur · 63.0%
- Counters with enough data
- 2
Cloak & Dagger
Namor
The Hood
Mister Fantastic
Venom
Human Torch
Cyclops
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Blade's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 4 out of the top 7 counters (57%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Blade's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Blade struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Blade relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Blade can contribute to team fights.
In Duelist mirror matchups, Blade appears to struggle against heroes with superior burst or mobility. Counter-picking Duelists should look to outmaneuver Blade and secure eliminations before they can respond. Timing your engage when Blade's key abilities are on cooldown is essential to winning these high-stakes duels.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Blade requires proper tactical execution. Track Blade's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Cloak & Dagger or another counter engages Blade, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Blade 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 Blade is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Blade'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, Blade has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Blade when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Blade's attempts to disrupt your team.
Devil Dinosaur
Moon Knight
Thor
Hulk
Magik
Star-Lord
Deadpool
Doctor Strange
Captain America
Spider-Man
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Blade Counters FAQ
Who counters Blade in Marvel Rivals?
Blade’s hardest counters are Cloak & Dagger (53.7% over 123 matches), Namor (50.4% over 131 matches), The Hood (59.6% over 52 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Blade and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Blade?
Cloak & Dagger is the best counter to Blade in the current data, winning 53.7% of 123 tracked matchups; Blade’s win rate falls to 46.3%, 4.3 points below its overall rate.
Who does Blade counter?
Blade performs best against Devil Dinosaur (63.0% over 135 matches), Moon Knight (58.0% over 157 matches), Thor (70.5% over 44 matches). Each figure is Blade’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 Blade loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (2 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.