Storm Dominates Marvel Rivals

Storm has skyrocketed to the top as the most formidable character in Marvel Rivals season 1. Thanks to some recent buffs, she’s gone from being one of the weakest damage dealers to a dominant force at all skill levels in the hero shooter’s ranked mode.

Based on the latest stats from RivalsMeta, which pulls its data directly from the game’s robust API, Storm now boasts the highest win rate of all 35 heroes, sitting at an impressive 57%. Last season, she barely reached 51% and was generally ranked among the weaker duelists, overshadowed by favorites like Hela, Hawkeye, and Psylocke. However, a slight increase in her damage output and improved survivability during her hurricane ultimate has shifted the balance in her favor.

What makes Storm truly formidable isn’t just her ability to control the skies without setting foot on the ground—it’s her ability to provide a team-wide damage boost that makes her a real powerhouse. She’s essentially a support character masquerading as a damage dealer, and any team including her becomes a force to be reckoned with. Pairing Storm with popular support heroes like Mantis, who also offer damage boosts, creates an almost unbeatable team composition.

In the upper echelons of play, Storm’s influence has markedly improved the win rates of heroes that benefit most from her powers, such as Magik and Wolverine. These characters, who thrive in close combat, now find it much easier to engage and retreat without a scratch, much to the frustration of support players everywhere. Even Black Widow, who previously struggled to secure kills, is beginning to move up the ranks.

This demonstrates how a few well-placed buffs can radically alter a game’s meta, even if they seem minor at first. While no one is demanding a nerf for Storm just yet, it might only be a matter of time before players feel the impact of a high-flying hero offering team-wide advantages. In a recent interview with Metro, game director Guangyun Chen mentioned that the team prefers to let players experiment rather than strictly dictate team compositions. If this approach means avoiding another balance update this season, you might want to start honing your skills with this psionic goddess right away.