Marvel Rivals Heroes List: All 54 Heroes and Their Roles

Marvel Rivals has 54 playable heroes as of Season 10.5, split into three roles: Vanguard, Duelist and Strategist. Every hero is free to play from the start, with no unlocks needed. This list follows the roles on NetEase's official heroes page and the season each hero arrived, taken from the official patch notes.

Last checked: November 9, 2026.

Marvel Rivals heroes at a glance

33 heroes were playable at launch on December 6, 2024. The other 21 came with later updates: two each in Season 1 and Season 1.5, then usually one per season or half-season.

What each role does

Vanguards are the tanks. They have the most health, and many carry shields or ways to disrupt enemies, like Doctor Strange's Shield of the Seraphim. They lead pushes onto objectives and protect the rest of the team.

Duelists deal most of the damage. The role covers a wide range of styles: hitscan shooters like The Punisher, flying heroes like Iron Man and Storm, and close-range divers like Magik and Black Panther.

Strategists heal and support. Most can heal from a distance, and many add buffs, shields or revives on top. Luna Snow, Mantis and Rocket Raccoon are classic healers. Loki, Cloak & Dagger and Ultron mix healing with tricks of their own.

All Vanguard heroes

All Duelist heroes

All Strategist heroes

Deadpool: the hero who plays every role

Deadpool (Wade Wilson) joined in Season 6 on January 16, 2026, and is the only hero NetEase lists under all three roles. His kit and numbers change with the role he's played in. NetEase's balance posts tune "Deadpool - Vanguard" and "Deadpool - Duelist" separately, for example. That makes him useful when your team is missing a role, but count him only once when you check team balance.

The newest Marvel Rivals heroes

Since Season 2, a new hero has usually arrived with each season and each half-season. The five most recent:

Season 10.5, which started on October 9, 2026, didn't add a hero. It brought limited-time modes instead, including Path to Doomsday: Avengers: Infinity War. Our Marvel Rivals seasons guide has every season's start date and hero.

Do you need to unlock heroes?

No. NetEase confirmed before launch that all heroes are free and unlocked, and that only cosmetics cost money. New heroes are also available to everyone for free on the day their season starts. Paid items, like costumes, are visual only.

Each hero has two team-up abilities that tie them to other heroes. See the full list in our Marvel Rivals team-ups guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many heroes are in Marvel Rivals?

There are 54 playable heroes as of Season 10.5 (November 2026): 14 Vanguards, 27 Duelists, 12 Strategists and Deadpool, who can play all three roles. The game launched with 33 heroes in December 2024.

Who is the newest hero in Marvel Rivals?

Gorr the God Butcher, a Duelist, is the newest hero. He arrived with Season 10 on September 11, 2026. Season 10.5 added new modes but no new hero.

Are all heroes free in Marvel Rivals?

Yes. Every hero is free and unlocked for all players, including new heroes when they're released. You only pay for cosmetics like costumes, which don't affect gameplay.

Which role has the most heroes in Marvel Rivals?

Duelist, with 27 heroes plus Deadpool. There are 14 Vanguards and 12 Strategists.

Can Deadpool play every role in Marvel Rivals?

Yes. NetEase lists Deadpool as a Vanguard, Duelist and Strategist, and his abilities and stats change depending on the role he's played in.

How many heroes did Marvel Rivals launch with?

Marvel Rivals launched with 33 heroes on December 6, 2024. The other 21 were added over the following seasons.