Scarlet Witch is easily one of the most menacing forces in Marvel Rivals. She warps reality, dishes out insane ranged damage, and dominates the field with crowd control and sustain that can turn any battle on its head. Leave her unchecked, and she’ll tear through your team like a hot knife through butter. But don’t worry – she’s not unstoppable. With the right counters, her weaknesses become glaring. Whether it’s outmaneuvering her with agile fighters or absorbing her chaos with sheer tankiness, picking the right hero can make all the difference. Here are the top 10 heroes you need to pick if you want to put an end to Scarlet Witch’s reign of terror – and how to use them to maximum effect.
#10: Loki – The Trickster Strikes Back
Scarlet Witch might bend reality, but Loki breaks expectations. With his illusions and stealth, he’s a slippery nightmare for her to deal with. She can’t hit what she can’t find – and Loki’s decoys force her to blow key cooldowns on ghosts. His hit-and-run style means he can chip away at her or bait her into wasting her powers, setting her up for a devastating counterattack from his team. Play him smart, and she’ll be left swinging at shadows.
#9: Jeff the Land Shark – The Tiny Terror
Don’t let the adorable facade fool you – Jeff is a menace. His nimble movement and melee aggression are tailor-made to shut Scarlet Witch down. She thrives at range, but Jeff doesn’t give her that luxury. He dives in, tanks her hits like a champ, and forces her to play a game she’s not built for. Constant pressure and unpredictable mobility keep her from dictating the flow, turning the battlefield into his feeding ground.
#8: Winter Soldier – Precision Over Power
The cold, calculated threat of Winter Soldier is exactly what you need to counter Wanda’s chaos. His pinpoint gunplay and tactical grenades disrupt her concentration and keep her at bay. His range allows him to stay out of her spell-slinging sweet spot, while his mobility ensures she can’t lock him down easily. He doesn’t just fight her – he outplays her.
#7: Moon Knight – Chaos Meets Chaos
Moon Knight is a whirlwind of confusion and pain – perfect for throwing Scarlet Witch off her game. His erratic combat style, quick dashes, and multiple stances make him a constant blur in close quarters. Wanda needs space and timing to cast effectively, and Moon Knight denies her both. Add in his healing factor, and you’ve got a relentless force that just won’t die.
#6: Hela – Death Denied
Hela brings undead armies and soul-draining power to the fight – two things Scarlet Witch doesn’t want to deal with. Her minions soak up damage and spells, forcing Wanda to waste precious resources. Meanwhile, Hela’s sustain lets her shrug off Wanda’s burst. Her ranged pressure and ultimate ability apply a nonstop barrage that forces Scarlet Witch onto the back foot fast.
#5: Punisher – The Long-Range Executioner
Where Wanda needs finesse, Punisher brings raw firepower. His barrage of bullets and explosives from afar keeps her constantly dodging, interrupting her spellcasting rhythm. With smart positioning and relentless pressure, Punisher can pin her down, force mistakes, and capitalize before she can unleash her full wrath. From a distance, he turns her magic show into a shooting gallery.
#4: Captain America – Shield vs Sorcery
Captain America brings more than just a shield – he brings balance, defense, and disruption. His shield toss can interrupt Scarlet Witch mid-cast, while his defensive abilities soak up her attempts to burst him down. As a frontline anchor, he creates a safe space for his team and breaks her control over the battlefield. Where she brings chaos, Cap brings order.
#3: Hulk – Smash Her Spellcasting
Scarlet Witch meets her match in the Hulk’s brute strength and incredible tankiness. She can’t burst him down easily, and once he’s in her face, her long cast times become a liability. Hulk closes the gap fast and smashes through her defenses with raw power and crowd control. His very presence forces her into constant retreat – a dangerous position for a hero who thrives on setting the pace.
#2: Venom – The Predator in the Shadows
Venom hunts her down, tears her apart, and heals through the chaos. His tendrils close distances in an instant, locking her into melee – exactly where she doesn’t want to be. Symbiote Frenzy melts her health bar, while his passive healing gives him the edge in extended brawls. Wanda can’t afford to get caught by Venom. If she does, it’s game over.
#1: Groot – Nature’s Tanky Answer
When it comes to countering Scarlet Witch, no one does it better than Groot. He’s the ultimate wall – high health, crowd control, and healing rolled into one. His ability to resist knockbacks and shut down mobility means Wanda has to fight on his terms. He pulls her out of position, soaks her spells, and keeps his team alive through her barrage. Simply put, he nullifies her strengths and exposes her vulnerabilities.
Conclusion: Know Her Weakness, Win the War
Scarlet Witch might be a powerhouse, but she’s not invincible. Each hero on this list brings something that breaks her rhythm – mobility, durability, disruption, or pressure. Whether you’re diving in with Venom, baiting her with Loki, or standing your ground as Groot, the key is forcing her to react. Don’t let her dictate the terms. Outplay, outlast, and outsmart her, and you’ll turn her chaos into your victory.
Time to bring balance back to the battlefield.
