- Win Rate
- 53.6%
- Pick Rate
- 0.9%
- Avg KDA
- 4.09
Iron Man Counters
- Role
- Duelist
- Matches
- 3,851
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Iron Man in Marvel Rivals are Mantis, Jubilee, Wolverine: the best of them wins 61.0% of its matchups against Iron Man. Iron Man beats Daredevil, Black Panther, Captain America most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Iron Man
- Mantis
- Mantis win rate vs Iron Man
- 61.0%Iron Man drops 14.7 pts
- Matchup matches
- 118Small sample
- Iron Man beats
- Daredevil · 67.7%
- Counters with enough data
- 12
Mantis
Jubilee
Wolverine
Blade
Adam Warlock
Peni Parker
Namor
Venom
Storm
Invisible Woman
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Iron Man'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 Man's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Iron Man struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Iron Man relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Iron Man can contribute to team fights.
In Duelist mirror matchups, Iron Man appears to struggle against heroes with superior burst or mobility. Counter-picking Duelists should look to outmaneuver Iron Man and secure eliminations before they can respond. Timing your engage when Iron Man's key abilities are on cooldown is essential to winning these high-stakes duels.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Iron Man requires proper tactical execution. Track Iron Man's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Mantis or another counter engages Iron Man, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Iron Man 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 Man is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Iron Man'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 Man has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Iron Man when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Iron Man's attempts to disrupt your team.
Daredevil
Black Panther
Captain America
Magneto
Loki
Emma Frost
Rogue
Deadpool
Phoenix
Iron Fist
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Iron Man Counters FAQ
Who counters Iron Man in Marvel Rivals?
Iron Man’s hardest counters are Mantis (61.0% over 118 matches), Jubilee (56.3% over 103 matches), Wolverine (55.0% over 129 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Iron Man and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Iron Man?
Mantis is the best counter to Iron Man in the current data, winning 61.0% of 118 tracked matchups; Iron Man’s win rate falls to 39.0%, 14.7 points below its overall rate.
Who does Iron Man counter?
Iron Man performs best against Daredevil (67.7% over 248 matches), Black Panther (66.9% over 145 matches), Captain America (62.4% over 101 matches). Each figure is Iron Man’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 Man 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.