Marvel Rivals Heroes - Tankiest Heroes
Discover the tankiest heroes in Marvel Rivals ranked by average damage taken per match, revealing which characters excel at absorbing punishment and protecting their teammates. Damage taken is a key indicator of frontline presence and durability, showing which heroes successfully draw enemy fire and create space for their team to operate. Groot currently leads all heroes by absorbing an average of 36,925 damage per match, embodying the role of an unbreakable wall for their team. Vanguard heroes naturally dominate this category due to their high health pools and defensive abilities, but understanding these numbers helps you evaluate which tanks are truly effective at their job. A high damage taken stat combined with low deaths indicates exceptional survivability and value creation for your team. These frontline warriors enable your Duelists to deal damage freely and your Strategists to heal safely. Use this data to identify the best main tanks for your ranked games, understand which heroes can anchor a team fight, and find durable picks that can withstand focused fire. Our damage taken statistics are gathered from thousands of competitive matches and updated daily to reflect the current meta.
Top 3 Tankiest Heroes
Rank | Hero | Tier | Win | Pick | MVP | Damage | Taken | Heal | Kills | Deaths | KDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 GrootVanguard | C | 56.4% | 2.2% | 8.2% | 14,775 | 36,925 | 262 | 21.5 | 6.9 | 3.74 | |
 Doctor StrangeVanguard | C | 53.6% | 4.9% | 10.1% | 13,592 | 31,064 | 0 | 21.3 | 7.2 | 3.36 | |
 MagnetoVanguard | D | 50.1% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 13,173 | 27,425 | 0 | 18.6 | 6.7 | 3.44 | |
#4 |  HulkVanguard | C | 56.4% | 1.2% | 9.7% | 10,795 | 26,337 | 0 | 17.5 | 4.9 | 4.51 |
#5 |  VenomVanguard | C | 53.5% | 1.5% | 6.9% | 11,413 | 25,667 | 0 | 18.4 | 6.1 | 3.93 |
#6 |  The ThingVanguard | D | 52.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% | 13,220 | 23,151 | 0 | 19.5 | 7.2 | 3.76 |
#7 |  Emma FrostVanguard | F | 49.1% | 2.5% | 5.2% | 12,117 | 22,841 | 0 | 19.2 | 7.2 | 3.36 |
#8 |  ThorVanguard | C | 53.2% | 2.7% | 5.7% | 14,291 | 21,164 | 0 | 20.0 | 7.1 | 3.31 |
#9 |  Captain AmericaVanguard | B | 59.8% | 0.7% | 11.3% | 9,687 | 21,099 | 48 | 18.2 | 5.8 | 3.78 |
#10 |  DeadpoolMulti-Role | D | 50.3% | 4.2% | 12.1% | 13,407 | 19,474 | 6,917 | 19.2 | 6.3 | 4.50 |
#11 |  RogueVanguard | D | 52.0% | 1.4% | 8.1% | 12,229 | 19,098 | 1,473 | 18.3 | 6.8 | 3.35 |
#12 |  Peni ParkerVanguard | B | 64.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% | 10,028 | 18,913 | 3,015 | 17.1 | 5.2 | 6.22 |
#13 |  Mister FantasticDuelist | D | 52.9% | 0.5% | 7.3% | 14,600 | 16,978 | 0 | 20.4 | 6.9 | 3.79 |
#14 |  AngelaVanguard | C | 55.2% | 1.4% | 4.9% | 8,152 | 15,334 | 0 | 17.8 | 6.3 | 3.47 |
#15 |  WolverineDuelist | D | 52.9% | 1.1% | 9.9% | 11,134 | 11,770 | 454 | 20.1 | 7.4 | 3.26 |
#16 |  DaredevilDuelist | B | 58.5% | 1.5% | 12.9% | 12,949 | 11,362 | 18 | 22.2 | 7.7 | 3.86 |
#17 |  Invisible WomanStrategist | D | 51.6% | 9.6% | 5.0% | 10,060 | 11,019 | 24,526 | 17.4 | 5.9 | 6.80 |
#18 |  BladeDuelist | F | 47.3% | 0.2% | 5.4% | 11,653 | 10,494 | 2,032 | 19.5 | 7.9 | 3.09 |
#19 |  Iron FistDuelist | B | 57.4% | 1.1% | 14.3% | 12,803 | 10,241 | 574 | 19.7 | 7.1 | 2.91 |
#20 |  Elsa BloodstoneDuelist | C | 54.9% | 7.1% | 37.8% | 17,619 | 9,516 | 73 | 23.2 | 6.4 | 4.14 |
#21 |  The PunisherDuelist | F | 49.2% | 1.8% | 15.5% | 17,039 | 9,459 | 0 | 23.2 | 8.7 | 2.81 |
#22 |  Winter SoldierDuelist | F | 44.4% | 2.4% | 7.1% | 14,012 | 8,896 | 0 | 21.1 | 8.3 | 3.15 |
#23 |  MagikDuelist | B | 58.3% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 14,516 | 8,644 | 0 | 21.2 | 7.8 | 2.92 |
#24 |  Luna SnowStrategist | F | 44.5% | 2.2% | 4.8% | 6,433 | 7,878 | 20,974 | 13.7 | 6.8 | 4.90 |
#25 |  Moon KnightDuelist | D | 50.6% | 2.5% | 11.6% | 20,034 | 7,751 | 0 | 24.0 | 8.2 | 3.04 |
#26 |  Cloak & DaggerStrategist | D | 50.3% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 6,872 | 7,667 | 27,710 | 15.0 | 6.2 | 6.91 |
#27 |  StormDuelist | B | 59.1% | 0.7% | 8.1% | 16,416 | 7,388 | 0 | 25.0 | 7.4 | 6.01 |
#28 |  HawkeyeDuelist | D | 52.0% | 1.0% | 9.0% | 12,524 | 7,228 | 78 | 20.7 | 8.1 | 2.85 |
#29 |  Adam WarlockStrategist | C | 56.6% | 1.9% | 8.8% | 7,969 | 7,214 | 12,047 | 13.6 | 6.8 | 3.70 |
#30 |  PhoenixDuelist | C | 54.0% | 2.7% | 15.9% | 16,598 | 7,165 | 1,041 | 22.2 | 7.1 | 3.52 |
#31 |  NamorDuelist | D | 50.3% | 2.2% | 14.6% | 15,333 | 7,093 | 0 | 23.4 | 7.4 | 3.44 |
#32 |  Star-LordDuelist | F | 49.8% | 1.1% | 10.1% | 14,391 | 6,957 | 0 | 23.8 | 7.6 | 3.27 |
#33 |  Scarlet WitchDuelist | F | 49.8% | 0.7% | 8.1% | 13,059 | 6,941 | 0 | 21.9 | 7.1 | 3.58 |
#34 |  MantisStrategist | C | 53.8% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 6,737 | 6,853 | 12,268 | 12.4 | 6.2 | 5.84 |
#35 |  GambitStrategist | C | 54.7% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 7,201 | 6,600 | 20,040 | 16.0 | 5.8 | 6.69 |
#36 |  PsylockeDuelist | F | 49.3% | 0.9% | 14.9% | 13,357 | 6,489 | 27 | 23.0 | 7.5 | 3.19 |
#37 |  HelaDuelist | C | 53.6% | 2.0% | 13.1% | 15,239 | 6,115 | 0 | 23.0 | 7.6 | 3.32 |
#38 |  Iron ManDuelist | C | 54.9% | 0.6% | 14.2% | 15,353 | 6,055 | 0 | 22.3 | 7.8 | 2.99 |
#39 |  Squirrel GirlDuelist | F | 49.6% | 0.6% | 8.6% | 16,745 | 6,035 | 0 | 20.0 | 7.3 | 3.10 |
#40 |  LokiStrategist | C | 54.4% | 2.4% | 7.4% | 7,963 | 5,827 | 21,436 | 15.8 | 5.5 | 7.15 |
#41 |  Jeff The Land SharkStrategist | D | 51.2% | 3.0% | 13.1% | 8,313 | 5,775 | 17,532 | 17.9 | 6.2 | 6.59 |
#42 |  Human TorchDuelist | F | 48.9% | 0.3% | 12.2% | 14,304 | 5,683 | 0 | 21.1 | 6.3 | 3.39 |
#43 |  Spider-ManDuelist | D | 51.9% | 2.6% | 10.9% | 8,014 | 5,303 | 0 | 17.9 | 8.1 | 2.68 |
#44 |  UltronStrategist | D | 50.0% | 0.4% | 4.7% | 8,031 | 5,123 | 11,654 | 16.2 | 6.1 | 6.38 |
#45 |  Black WidowDuelist | F | 37.1% | 0.4% | 14.3% | 8,726 | 4,971 | 107 | 15.3 | 7.3 | 2.49 |
#46 |  Black PantherDuelist | F | 47.5% | 0.9% | 5.5% | 7,885 | 4,505 | 0 | 16.4 | 8.0 | 2.15 |
#47 |  Rocket RaccoonStrategist | C | 56.0% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1,666 | 4,333 | 20,058 | 7.2 | 5.4 | 6.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Marvel Rivals hero has the highest damage taken?
Groot currently has the highest damage taken in Marvel Rivals with 36,925.
How often is this data updated?
Our Marvel Rivals hero statistics are updated daily based on the latest match data from ranked and casual games.
What roles are available in Marvel Rivals?
Marvel Rivals has three roles: Vanguard (tank), Duelist (damage), and Strategist (support). Each team typically consists of 2 heroes from each role.