How to Counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals

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Dec 11

Iron Fist is a close-range brawler with strong mobility and high melee damage. His abilities make him lethal up close, but he struggles against ranged attacks and crowd control. Here’s what heroes to play and how to counter Iron Fist:

Vanguard Counters

Hulk: Gamma Grenade (LShift) knocks Iron Fist airborne, interrupting his combos and leaving him vulnerable. Incredible Leap (Space) allows Hulk to engage quickly and keep the pressure on, forcing Iron Fist to fight in Hulk’s preferred range.
Venom: Cellular Corrosion (Right Click) slows enemies, making it harder for Iron Fist to get close. Venom’s Feast of the Abyss (Q) lets him ambush Iron Fist and deal heavy damage while healing himself.
Magneto: Metallic Curtain (LShift) blocks Iron Fist’s incoming attacks, shutting down his offensive momentum. Magneto’s Meteor M (Q) deals massive area damage, punishing Iron Fist if he dives into a fight.

Duelist Counters

Spider-Man: Spectacular Spin (Q) stuns enemies, giving Spider-Man an opening to punish Iron Fist. Use Web-Cluster (Right Click) to keep him at a distance and disrupt his movement.
Punisher: Scourge Grenade (Right Click) blinds Iron Fist, making it harder for him to land precise attacks. Punisher’s Culling Turret (E) zones out melee heroes like Iron Fist, forcing them to either take damage or retreat.
Magik: Stepping Discs (LShift) allows Magik to teleport out of melee range, denying Iron Fist the chance to engage. Her Umbral Incursion (E) can knock him airborne, giving her time to reposition or attack.

Strategist Counters

Jeff the Land Shark: It’s Jeff! (Q) swallows nearby enemies, displacing Iron Fist and preventing him from continuing his combo. Healing Bubble (E) keeps Jeff and his allies sustained through Iron Fist’s damage.
Loki: Doppelganger (E) creates illusions to confuse Iron Fist, wasting his attacks. Devious Exchange (F) lets Loki swap places with an illusion, dodging Iron Fist’s abilities and setting up counterattacks.
Mantis: Spore Slumber (LShift) sedates Iron Fist, stopping his movement and attacks. Use Soul Resurgence (Q) to provide healing over time, outlasting his melee-focused damage.

Abilities to Watch Out For

Living Chi (Q): Boosts Iron Fist’s speed and damage, making him deadly in close combat. Avoid fighting him head-on during this ability.
K’un-Lun Kick (LShift): Lets him close the distance quickly. Stay mobile to make it harder for him to land this ability.
Dragon’s Defense (Right Click): Reduces incoming damage and allows him to counterattack with a powerful strike. Avoid attacking while this is active.

Quick Tips

Keep Your Distance: Don’t let him close the gap—his abilities shine in melee range.

Use Ranged Damage: Heroes with ranged attacks can wear him down before he gets close.
Disrupt His Combos: Use knockbacks or stuns to stop him from landing extended attacks.