<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><em data-start="64" data-end="79">Marvel Rivals has quickly become one of the most talked-about team-based hero shooters in the gaming community. While iconic characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Magneto dominate the spotlight, there&rsquo;s a growing roster of lesser-known heroes and villains who are quietly carving out their own niches in competitive play.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If you&rsquo;re looking to explore fresh strategies or shake up your team composition, here are 13 underrated characters in <em data-start="511" data-end="526">Marvel Rivals that deserve more attention &mdash; and may just be your ticket to climbing the ranks.



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<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">1. Cloak<br data-start="626" data-end="629" /> Often overshadowed by flashier heroes, Cloak offers unmatched mobility and stealth potential. His ability to reposition the team and disrupt backlines makes him ideal for coordinated plays.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2. Nico Minoru<br data-start="838" data-end="841" /> Don&rsquo;t underestimate this young sorceress. Her spell-based kit brings unpredictability and crowd control to the field, especially when used in tight corridors and objective-heavy maps.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">3. Mantis<br data-start="1039" data-end="1042" /> Best known for her empathic powers, Mantis shines as a support character. Her stuns and team healing can completely shift the outcome of prolonged fights.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">4. Iceman<br data-start="1211" data-end="1214" /> A niche pick for many, Iceman&rsquo;s zone control and defensive capabilities make him a strong pick against aggressive dive teams. With the right positioning, his ice walls can single-handedly stall enemy advances.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">5. Namor<br data-start="1437" data-end="1440" /> Though he feels clunky at first, Namor excels in vertical maps and water-heavy environments. His trident attacks can be devastating in close-quarters combat, and few can match his underwater dominance.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">6. Prowler<br data-start="1657" data-end="1660" /> A stealthy flanker who benefits from chaotic fights, Prowler is perfect for players who like to disrupt and disappear. He pairs well with high-burst teammates who can capitalize on the confusion he creates.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">7. America Chavez<br data-start="1889" data-end="1892" /> Her portal-punching mobility lets her rotate and support teammates like no one else. She&rsquo;s especially strong on payload maps, where positioning and quick responses are crucial.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">8. Moon Knight<br data-start="2088" data-end="2091" /> While mechanically demanding, Moon Knight rewards skilled players with powerful burst damage and survival tools. His unpredictable playstyle throws off less experienced enemies.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">9. Kraven the Hunter<br data-start="2294" data-end="2297" /> Kraven thrives in 1v1 scenarios and small skirmishes. With careful trap placement and patience, he becomes a nightmare for squishy targets who stray too far from their team.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">10. Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy)<br data-start="2505" data-end="2508" /> Though often passed over for more durable characters, Ghost-Spider&rsquo;s agility and ranged utility allow her to harass enemies while evading most counterattacks. Mastering her mobility opens up serious potential.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">11. Squirrel Girl<br data-start="2740" data-end="2743" /> She may look like comic relief, but Doreen Green has a surprisingly effective kit for area denial and sustained harassment. Her squirrels can provide vision and pressure, disrupting enemy setups.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">12. Hulkling<br data-start="2956" data-end="2959" /> A hybrid bruiser who flies under the radar, Hulkling offers solid sustain and team utility. His adaptability makes him great for plugging holes in nearly any comp.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">13. Beta Ray Bill<br data-start="3145" data-end="3148" /> This Asgardian warrior brings balance between offense and defense. He&rsquo;s particularly effective in holding choke points and contesting objectives, thanks to his versatile weapon toolkit.



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<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">If you&rsquo;re planning to branch out and give these characters a shot, now might be a good time to look for <em data-start="3444" data-end="3476">Marvel Rivals bundles for sale. These bundles often include not just cosmetic perks, but early access to certain characters, helping you get ahead of the meta.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">And if you're thinking about investing more into the game, don&rsquo;t forget you can buy <em data-start="3691" data-end="3714">Marvel Rivals bundles that feature exclusive skins and bonus content&mdash;useful if you're looking to unlock these underrated picks faster or stand out on the battlefield.



<p style="font-family: Consolas, monospace; white-space-collapse: preserve;">With the game still evolving, now&rsquo;s the perfect time to experiment. These underused heroes might not be meta yet, but with a bit of dedication, they could be your ticket to dominating in <em data-start="4048" data-end="4063">Marvel Rivals.