Marvel Rivals Vanguard Tier List
The best Marvel Rivals Vanguards for October 2026, ranked from real match data. All 14 Vanguard heroes are graded on win rate, pick rate and MVP rate, then measured against the Vanguard average so you can see who actually does the role well rather than who is simply popular. Peni Parker leads the list as a S-tier pick with a 58.8% win rate.
Vanguard Tier List
S Tier - Meta Defining
(1)S-tier is led by Peni Parker, which dominates the current data with a 58.8% win rate on a 1.1% pick rate. These heroes define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks.
A Tier - Strong Picks
(0)No heroes currently fall into A-tier this patch.
B Tier - Viable
(3)B-tier is led by Captain America, which posts competitive results with a 54.6% win rate on a 1.2% pick rate. They are followed by Groot (54.1%) and Hulk (53.8%). These heroes are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. Popularity within B-tier is uneven: Hulk is picked in 1.7% of games against 1.2% for Captain America, despite both landing in the same tier.
C Tier - Situational
(3)C-tier is led by The Hood, which shows mixed results with a 55.3% win rate on a 0.2% pick rate. They are followed by Angela (53.2%) and Rogue (52.9%). These heroes are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Rogue stays widely picked at 1.4% despite its C-tier results, while The Hood sees 0.2%.
D Tier - Below Average
(4)D-tier is led by Venom, which posts a strong win rate but lands here on its wider profile with a 52.6% win rate on a 1.8% pick rate. They are followed by Thor (52.5%), Doctor Strange (52.0%), and Devil Dinosaur (51.8%). These heroes underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Doctor Strange stays widely picked at 3.7% despite its D-tier results, while Thor sees 1.7%.
F Tier - Weak
(3)F-tier is led by Magneto, which currently underperforms with a 50.8% win rate on a 3.7% pick rate. They are followed by The Thing (49.2%) and Emma Frost (48.9%). These heroes are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Magneto stays widely picked at 3.7% despite its F-tier results, while The Thing sees 1.3%.
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Peni Parker is the strongest Vanguard by win rate at 58.8%. Devil Dinosaur absorbs 60% more damage than the average Vanguard — the frontline that buys your backline the most time. A Vanguard who takes a lot of damage is doing the job, provided your Vanguards and Strategists can keep up with the healing.
All Vanguard Heroes Ranked
Rank | Hero | Tier | Win Rate | Pick Rate | MVP | Damage Taken | vs Role Avg | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Peni Parker | Peni Parker S Tier | 58.8% | 1.1% | 4.5% | 16,794 | -29% | 4,313 |
| #2 |  The Hood | The Hood C Tier | 55.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0 | — | 819 |
| #3 |  Captain America | Captain America B Tier | 54.6% | 1.2% | 12.1% | 21,144 | -11% | 4,653 |
| #4 |  Groot | Groot B Tier | 54.1% | 1.5% | 8.8% | 35,155 | +49% | 6,107 |
| #5 |  Hulk | Hulk B Tier | 53.8% | 1.7% | 7.5% | 25,358 | +7% | 6,834 |
| #6 |  Angela | Angela C Tier | 53.2% | 1.0% | 5.1% | 14,298 | -40% | 3,905 |
| #7 |  Rogue | Rogue C Tier | 52.9% | 1.4% | 8.8% | 16,505 | -30% | 5,522 |
| #8 |  Venom | Venom D Tier | 52.6% | 1.8% | 7.0% | 24,840 | +5% | 7,097 |
| #9 |  Thor | Thor D Tier | 52.5% | 1.7% | 7.7% | 18,929 | -20% | 7,063 |
| #10 |  Doctor Strange | Doctor Strange D Tier | 52.0% | 3.7% | 8.6% | 27,387 | +16% | 14,871 |
| #11 |  Devil Dinosaur | Devil Dinosaur D Tier | 51.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 37,837 | +60% | 9,297 |
| #12 |  Magneto | Magneto F Tier | 50.8% | 3.7% | 7.0% | 25,656 | +9% | 15,097 |
| #13 |  The Thing | The Thing F Tier | 49.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% | 21,468 | -9% | 5,261 |
| #14 |  Emma Frost | Emma Frost F Tier | 48.9% | 2.4% | 7.1% | 21,934 | -7% | 9,821 |
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Marvel Rivals Vanguard Tier List FAQ
Who is the best Vanguard in Marvel Rivals right now?
The strongest Vanguards by win rate are Peni Parker (58.8%), The Hood (55.3%), Captain America (54.6%). These rankings come from tracked Marvel Rivals matches and update as the meta shifts, so a hero at the top today is not guaranteed to stay there after a balance patch.
Which Vanguard is the best tank in Marvel Rivals?
Peni Parker has the best overall record among Vanguards, while Devil Dinosaur absorbs the most damage per match. Vanguard is the Marvel Rivals name for the tank role, so a "best tank" list and a Vanguard tier list are the same thing.
How many Vanguard heroes are in Marvel Rivals?
There are 14 heroes ranked as Vanguard on this page, including any hero the game classifies as Multi-Role. Every one of them is listed above with its tier and stats — nothing is hidden behind a cut-off.
How is this tier list calculated?
Tiers come from tracked Marvel Rivals matches — 100,660 of them across the heroes on this page, as of October 2026. Heroes are graded on win rate first, with pick rate and MVP rate as supporting signals, and the "vs role average" column compares each hero against the other heroes in its own role rather than the whole roster. Heroes without enough recorded matches are not given a tier.