- Win Rate
- 53.5%
- Pick Rate
- 0.9%
- Avg KDA
- 2.82
Iron Fist Counters
- Role
- Duelist
- Matches
- 3,716
- Season
- Season 10.5
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals are Daredevil, Psylocke, Hulk: the best of them wins 70.0% of its matchups against Iron Fist. Iron Fist beats Angela, Peni Parker, Hawkeye most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Iron Fist
- Daredevil
- Daredevil win rate vs Iron Fist
- 70.0%Iron Fist drops 23.5 pts
- Matchup matches
- 10Very small sample
- Iron Fist beats
- Angela · 82.3%
- Counters with enough data
- 0
Daredevil
Psylocke
Hulk
Iron Man
Groot
Ultron
Storm
Elsa Bloodstone
Black Widow
Rogue
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Iron Fist'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 Iron Fist's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Iron Fist struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Iron Fist relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Iron Fist can contribute to team fights.
In Duelist mirror matchups, Iron Fist appears to struggle against heroes with superior burst or mobility. Counter-picking Duelists should look to outmaneuver Iron Fist and secure eliminations before they can respond. Timing your engage when Iron Fist's key abilities are on cooldown is essential to winning these high-stakes duels.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Iron Fist requires proper tactical execution. Track Iron Fist's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Daredevil or another counter engages Iron Fist, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Iron Fist 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 Iron Fist is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Iron Fist'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, Iron Fist has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Iron Fist when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Iron Fist's attempts to disrupt your team.
Angela
Peni Parker
Hawkeye
Phoenix
Black Cat
Luna Snow
Jeff The Land Shark
Squirrel Girl
The Hood
Doctor Strange
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Iron Fist Counters FAQ
Who counters Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals?
Iron Fist’s hardest counters are Daredevil (70.0% over 10 matches), Psylocke (69.2% over 13 matches), Hulk (68.4% over 19 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Iron Fist and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Iron Fist?
Daredevil has the best record against Iron Fist so far, winning 70.0% of 10 tracked matchups — fewer than the 100 MetaBot needs before calling a matchup a counter, so treat it as early data.
Who does Iron Fist counter?
Iron Fist performs best against Angela (82.3% over 17 matches), Peni Parker (80.0% over 15 matches), Hawkeye (70.0% over 10 matches). Each figure is Iron Fist’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 Iron Fist 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.