In Marvel Rivals, the world of Marvel comes to life with all of its famous heroes and foes. The Mutants are one of the most powerful and varied groups, though. Figuring out which characters have the mutant gene is important for learning the game and choosing the best heroes, whether you are doing Mutant-specific challenges, looking for eliminations, or planning your team compositions.
List of Marvel Rivals Characters who are Mutant as of Right Now
Marvel Rivals has a growing cast of heroes and villains, and according to in-game data and story, some of them are actually called Mutants. Here is a full list of all the Mutants that can be played right now:
Describe the character’s role
The Wolverine Duelist The wild fighter with the ability to heal and adamantium claws is great at fighting close up.
Storm Guardian The battlefield is controlled by lightning and area control, and the weather master is in charge.
Magneto’s Guard The famous Master of Magnetism can protect friends and control enemies by manipulating metal.
Duelist by Emma Frost A mental superpower that can switch between psychic control and a very strong defense.
Duelist for Psylocke A skilled telekinetic killer who uses mental attacks and speed to kill people quickly.
Duel of Magik Magik creates weapons that use both teleportation and dark energy. She is the ruler of Limbo and wields the Soulsword.
Namor the Duelist The Sub-Mariner is strong like an Atlantean and has mutant traits, so he is great at hybrid combat jobs.
Each of these heroes brings something different to the battlefield, which makes sure that players can easily complete Mutant-related goals in all game types.
Figuring Out Mutant Roles and How Teams Work Together
In Marvel Rivals, the Mutant roster has a good mix of Vanguard and Duelist jobs, so it’s easy to make teams that can attack or defend.
Vanguards like Storm and Magneto are strong and can rule a large area. This makes them perfect for leading squads of mutants.
Duelists like Wolverine, Psylocke, and Magik are great at fighting one-on-one because they can quickly kill key targets with high-damage hits.
How to Put Together a Good Team for Mutant Challenges
To quickly finish tasks that are unique to mutants:
Magneto (Vanguard) and Wolverine (Duelist) work well together for close to mid-range balance.
You can add Storm to get long-range control and flying zoning.
Emma Frost should be added so that she can control crowds or cause psychic problems in objective-based fights.
New and leaked mutant characters
Leaks have suggested that Marvel Rivals will add more Mutant heroes, and the game is still growing. The following characters are said to be coming to upcoming updates, though not all of them have been confirmed:
Possible Character Strengths and Weaknesses (from Marvel Legends)
Teacher X Master telepath; could help or control the team.
a cyclops Deals damage with optic blasts and is an expert in long-range strategy.
Phoenix / Jean Grey Strong telepath and telekinetic abilities; possible way to change forms.
Rogue: A power-absorbing fighter who can copy enemy moves.
Chance Kinetic charge user who is great at damaging bursts and stirring up crowds.
Nightcrawler The teleporter can move quickly and is great for goal play.
Colossus Heavy tank that can change into steel; security for the front lines.
Deadpool Mercenary who can heal themselves and fight in a mixed way.
As well as Kitty Pryde, Beast, Jubilee, Dazzler, Bishop, Sabretooth, and Juggernaut. Different brawler and support roles are being thought about.
As soon as these characters are added, the Mutant list will probably be one of the biggest in the game, even bigger than the Avengers and Guardians.
Benefits of Mutant Gameplay
Fans love mutants, and they also give you clear strategic benefits in Marvel Rivals:
Adaptive Abilities: Their abilities include telepathy, healing, and manipulating energy, which gives them a lot of options when they fight.
Synergistic Team Dynamics: When Storm or Magneto leads the group, their skills often work well together to make the team stronger.
Challenge Efficiency: Using Mutant characters in certain quests or events often earns you more XP or helps you move forward with limited-time goals.
How to Finish Challenges Based on Mutants
To quickly finish Marvel Rivals tasks that are only for mutants:
Pick any of the seven known mutant heroes: Namor, Wolverine, Storm, Magneto, Emma Frost, Psylocke, or Magik.
Play modes like “Conquest” and “Domination” that focus on eliminations and capturing objectives.
Use ultimates that work better when used together. For example, Magneto’s magnetic field and Storm’s lightning rush do more damage to a larger area.
Change positions on the fly; for example, use Duelists to attack and Vanguards to defend for a long time.
What Will Happen to Mutants in Marvel Rivals?
Since the Marvel world is always growing, the number of Mutants in Marvel Rivals is also going to grow very quickly. More X-Men and Brotherhood members are likely to join in on planned collaborations, seasonal events, and tasks that involve characters from different factions. This will make Mutant characters even more important in both competitive and casual play.
Developers have hinted at more general faction mechanics, like passive buffs or synergy bonuses that are only available to Mutants, which would credit players who field full Mutant lineups. As these updates come out, the Mutant faction could become the most important part of Marvel Rivals’ advanced tactics.