All characters in Marvel Rivals fit into one of three roles: vanguards (tanks), duelists (damage), and strategists (support). While all characters can help out their allies or deal damage, these three roles help you differentiate the heroes and diversify team comps.In addition to a new battle pass and skins, season 1 added two new characters to the game (a duelist and strategist), bringing the total current roster to 35 characters. Later in the season, according to the Marvel Rivals roadmap, two more (a duelist and vanguard) will join. In this Marvel Rivals guide, well walk you through all characters in Marvel Rivals, broken up by role, detailing the games full roster. And if youre looking for the best characters, see our Marvel Rivals tier list.All vanguards in Marvel RivalsThere are currently eight vanguards in Marvel Rivals as of the start of season 1 and weve listed them all below.The Thing from the Fantastic Four will join the roster as a vanguard later in season 1.CharacterDescriptionDate addedBruce Banner (Hulk)A transforming tank who's able to leverage massive health bars and multiple lives to stay in the battle.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Captain AmericaA dueling tank who's able to go toe-to-toe with some duelists and strategists, making him an effective assassin who can also defend his allies.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Doctor StrangeA shield-first tank, who's able to protect allies and carry them around the map quickly via portals.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024GrootA wall-focused tank, able to build massive barriers that protect himself and his allies.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024MagnetoA powerful tank that uses shields to block damage, which he can then redirect at his enemies.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Peni ParkerA defensive tank who's able to lock down an area with mines and healing webs.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024ThorA high-damage tank who's able to weave his abilities together to quickly kill enemies while keeping himself alive.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024VenomA highly mobile tank who's able to dive into the enemy backline and live to get back to his team.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024All duelists in Marvel RivalsThere are currently 19 duelists in Marvel Rivals as of the start of season 1 and weve listed them all below.Mister Fantastic from the Fantastic Four is the latest duelist to join the roster. His brother-in-law and fellow Fantastic Four teammate, the Human Torch, will become the 20th duelist later in season 1.CharacterDescriptionDate addedBlack PantherA diving duelist able to assassinate squishy characters with ranged spear attacks and melee claws.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Black WidowA sniper character who's able to scope in and deal with squishy characters in the backline.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024HawkeyeA sniper with the capability to one-shot squishy heroes with well-placed arrows.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024HelaA long-range precision character who's able to quickly destroy foes with knives to the head and explosives from the air.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Iron FistA diving assassin who's able to quickly push his way behind tanks and eliminate duelists and strategists in seconds.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Iron ManAn aerial damage dealer able to rain down explosive shots and powerful lasers on unsuspecting enemies.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024MagikA melee duelist who uses portals to slide in and out of the enemy backline and assassinate squishy characters.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Mister FantasticA stretchy duelist who's able to punch from afar and become very tanky for short periods of time.Season 1, Jan. 10, 2025Moon KnightA damage dealer that specializes in area of effect attacks, and is able to ricochet boomerangs between enemies.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024NamorA pet-focused duelist who's able to throw out octopuses to do his bidding and take down powerful enemies from afar.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024PsylockeA swift duelist who's able to use her ranged attacks to deal damage from afar, while also dashing into the backline.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Scarlet WitchAn up-close duelist who's able to drain the life from enemies before disintegrating them with her one-shot ultimate.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Spider-ManA mobile duelist who's able to weave in and out of the enemy team, getting quick kills before retreating to safety.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Squirrel GirlAn area-damage focused duelist, who's able to launch explosive nuts into the enemy team and rack up big damage.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Star-LordA mobile duelist who's able to fly around the battlefield dealing consistent damage with his dual pistols.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024StormA damage dealer who brings some support-like bonuses to her team and is able to fly around the battlefield at will.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024The PunisherA more traditional shooter character who's able to use his powerful arsenal of weapons to take enemies down.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Winter SoldierA high-damage character who's able to use his ultimate multiple times in a row to secure kill after kill.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024WolverineA tank-busting duelist who's able to survive for long periods of time and shred the health of bigger targets.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024All strategists in Marvel RivalsThere are currently 8 strategists in Marvel Rivals as of the start of season 1 and weve listed them all below.Invisible Woman from the Fantastic Four is the latest strategist to join the roster, and did so at the start of season 1.CharacterDescriptionDate addedAdam WarlockA healer that specializes in reviving himself and allies with his powerful ultimate.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Cloak & DaggerA duel support who's able to swap between a damage-dealing character and a pure healer mid-battle.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Invisible WomanAn invisible healer who's able to shield allies and push away enemies.Season 1, Jan. 10, 2025Jeff the Land SharkA healer who's able to give allies health and movement speed boosts while swallowing enemies whole.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024LokiA trickster healer who's able to dish out decent damage while being very difficult to track down.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Luna SnowA popstar healer who's able to freeze enemies, and both heal and damage boost allies with her powerful ultimate.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024MantisA support that is able to heal allies as well as boost their damage for long periods of time.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024Rocket RaccoonA gadget-focused support who can deal decent damage and has the power to resurrect allies.Launch, Dec. 6, 2024For moreMarvel Rivalsguides, heres a list of all knowncodes, allTeam-Up abilities, allmaps and modes, and a look at the gamesroadmap.