- Win Rate
- 51.0%
- Pick Rate
- 1.7%
- Avg KDA
- 3.68
Hela Counters
- Role
- Duelist
- Matches
- 6,854
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Hela in Marvel Rivals are Adam Warlock, Groot, Mantis: the best of them wins 59.3% of its matchups against Hela. Hela beats Captain America, Wolverine, Emma Frost most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Hela
- Adam Warlock
- Adam Warlock win rate vs Hela
- 59.3%Hela drops 10.4 pts
- Matchup matches
- 182Small sample
- Hela beats
- Captain America · 62.4%
- Counters with enough data
- 18
Adam Warlock
Groot
Mantis
Mister Fantastic
Jeff The Land Shark
Iron Man
Devil Dinosaur
Human Torch
Invisible Woman
Venom
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Hela's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 9 out of the top 10 counters (90%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Hela's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Hela struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Hela relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Hela can contribute to team fights.
In Duelist mirror matchups, Hela appears to struggle against heroes with superior burst or mobility. Counter-picking Duelists should look to outmaneuver Hela and secure eliminations before they can respond. Timing your engage when Hela's key abilities are on cooldown is essential to winning these high-stakes duels.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Hela requires proper tactical execution. Track Hela's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Adam Warlock or another counter engages Hela, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Hela 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 Hela is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Hela'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, Hela has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Hela when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Hela's attempts to disrupt your team.
Captain America
Wolverine
Emma Frost
White Fox
Magik
Star-Lord
Luna Snow
Deadpool
Rogue
Jubilee
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Hela Counters FAQ
Who counters Hela in Marvel Rivals?
Hela’s hardest counters are Adam Warlock (59.3% over 182 matches), Groot (59.2% over 262 matches), Mantis (58.4% over 166 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Hela and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Hela?
Adam Warlock is the best counter to Hela in the current data, winning 59.3% of 182 tracked matchups; Hela’s win rate falls to 40.7%, 10.4 points below its overall rate.
Who does Hela counter?
Hela performs best against Captain America (62.4% over 109 matches), Wolverine (59.1% over 149 matches), Emma Frost (58.1% over 172 matches). Each figure is Hela’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 Hela loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (18 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.