- Win Rate
- 49.8%
- Pick Rate
- 1.2%
- Avg KDA
- 4.31
Scarlet Witch Counters
- Role
- Duelist
- Matches
- 4,759
- Season
- Current
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The hardest counters to Scarlet Witch in Marvel Rivals are Mantis, Storm, Rocket Raccoon: the best of them wins 60.1% of its matchups against Scarlet Witch. Scarlet Witch beats The Hood, Black Panther, Rogue most reliably. Every matchup below shows the win rate and the number of tracked matches behind it.
- Best counter to Scarlet Witch
- Mantis
- Mantis win rate vs Scarlet Witch
- 60.1%Scarlet Witch drops 9.9 pts
- Matchup matches
- 133Small sample
- Scarlet Witch beats
- The Hood · 55.5%
- Counters with enough data
- 17
Mantis
Storm
Rocket Raccoon
Mister Fantastic
Magik
Winter Soldier
Invisible Woman
Squirrel Girl
Human Torch
Iron Man
A clear pattern emerges when analyzing Scarlet Witch's counter matchups: Duelist heroes dominate the counter list, with 11 out of the top 10 counters (110%) belonging to this role. This concentration reveals a fundamental weakness in Scarlet Witch's kit against Duelist playstyles. This vulnerability to Duelists suggests that Scarlet Witch struggles against sustained damage output and aggressive dive tactics. Duelist heroes can pressure Scarlet Witch relentlessly, forcing them out of position or securing eliminations before Scarlet Witch can contribute to team fights.
In Duelist mirror matchups, Scarlet Witch appears to struggle against heroes with superior burst or mobility. Counter-picking Duelists should look to outmaneuver Scarlet Witch and secure eliminations before they can respond. Timing your engage when Scarlet Witch's key abilities are on cooldown is essential to winning these high-stakes duels.
Beyond simply picking a counter hero, success against Scarlet Witch requires proper tactical execution. Track Scarlet Witch's ability cooldowns and ultimate charge to identify windows of vulnerability. When Mantis or another counter engages Scarlet Witch, follow up quickly to secure the elimination. Vision control is essential - knowing where Scarlet Witch 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 Scarlet Witch is most effective when your entire team is on the same page. Communicate Scarlet Witch'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, Scarlet Witch has specific strengths that a coordinated team can systematically shut down. Focus fire Scarlet Witch when they're out of position, and protect your own carries from Scarlet Witch's attempts to disrupt your team.
The Hood
Black Panther
Rogue
Hulk
Black Cat
Iron Fist
Jubilee
Cloak & Dagger
Hela
Jeff The Land Shark
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Scarlet Witch Counters FAQ
Who counters Scarlet Witch in Marvel Rivals?
Scarlet Witch’s hardest counters are Mantis (60.1% over 133 matches), Storm (59.8% over 249 matches), Rocket Raccoon (58.7% over 237 matches). Each figure is that hero’s win rate against Scarlet Witch and the tracked matches behind it.
What is the best counter to Scarlet Witch?
Mantis is the best counter to Scarlet Witch in the current data, winning 60.1% of 133 tracked matchups; Scarlet Witch’s win rate falls to 39.9%, 9.9 points below its overall rate.
Who does Scarlet Witch counter?
Scarlet Witch performs best against The Hood (55.5% over 119 matches), Black Panther (55.0% over 109 matches), Rogue (55.0% over 149 matches). Each figure is Scarlet Witch’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 Scarlet Witch loses to more often than not across tracked matches. Matchups with at least 100 matches are ranked first (17 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.