- Win Rate
- 52.1%
- Pick Rate
- 2.5%
- Avg KDA
- 7.10
Gambit Counters
- Role
- Strategist
- Matches
- 10,110
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Gambit in Marvel Rivals are Ultron, The Hood, Storm: the best of them wins 55.7% of its matchups against Gambit. Gambit beats Doctor Strange, Loki, Black Panther most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Gambit
- Ultron
- Ultron win rate vs Gambit
- 55.7%Gambit drops 7.8 pts
- Matchup matches
- 131Small sample
- Gambit beats
- Doctor Strange · 60.9%
- Counters with enough data
- 12
Ultron
The Hood
Storm
Human Torch
Venom
Invisible Woman
Magik
Blade
Hulk
Jubilee
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Gambit's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 6 out of the top 10 counters (60%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Gambit's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Gambit struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Gambit relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Gambit can contribute to team fights.
As a support hero, Gambit is particularly vulnerable to aggressive Duelists who can dive the backline. When countering Gambit with a Duelist, coordinate with your team to create openings, then commit to eliminating Gambit 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 Gambit requires proper tactical execution. Track Gambit's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Ultron or another counter engages Gambit, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Gambit 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 Gambit is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Gambit'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 Strategist, Gambit has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Gambit when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Gambit's attempts to disrupt your team.
Doctor Strange
Loki
Black Panther
Thor
Iron Fist
Elsa Bloodstone
Jeff The Land Shark
Deadpool
Rogue
Star-Lord
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Gambit Counters FAQ
Who counters Gambit in Marvel Rivals?
Gambit’s hardest counters are Ultron (55.7% over 131 matches), The Hood (54.0% over 185 matches), Storm (53.3% over 182 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Gambit and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Gambit?
Ultron is the best counter to Gambit in the current data, winning 55.7% of 131 tracked matchups; Gambit’s win rate falls to 44.3%, 7.8 points below its overall rate.
Who does Gambit counter?
Gambit performs best against Doctor Strange (60.9% over 294 matches), Loki (60.0% over 150 matches), Black Panther (59.2% over 103 matches). Each figure is Gambit’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 Gambit loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (12 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.