How to Counter Squirrel Girl in Marvel Rivals
Squirrel Girl struggles against heroes who can lock her mobility down. Here’s what heroes to play and how to counter Squirrel Girl:
Vanguard Counters
Peni Parker: Cyber-Web Snare (Right Click) immobilizes Squirrel Girl, stopping her from dashing or escaping. Spider-Sweeper (Q) deals consistent area damage, punishing Squirrel Girl for staying in fights.
Groot: Strangling Prison (Q) roots Squirrel Girl, neutralizing her mobility and locking her in place for follow-up attacks. Thornlash Wall (LShift) zones her, forcing her to reposition.
Dr. Strange: Eye of Agamotto (Q) separates Squirrel Girl’s soul from her body, dealing direct damage and bypassing her speed. Shield of the Seraphim (Right Click) blocks her attacks, reducing her impact.
Captain America: Freedom Charge (Q) closes the distance quickly, putting pressure on Squirrel Girl in melee combat. Living Legend (Right Click) deflects her projectiles, turning her damage against her.
Duelist Counters
Punisher: Scourge Grenade (Right Click) blinds Squirrel Girl, reducing her ability to aim and deal effective damage. Culling Turret (E) forces her to reposition, disrupting her aggressive playstyle.
Hela: Soul Drainer (E) stuns Squirrel Girl, interrupting her combos and creating openings for follow-up attacks. Goddess of Death (Q) applies consistent ranged pressure, keeping her on the defensive.
Black Widow: Straight Shooter (Right Click) deals high burst damage, forcing Squirrel Girl to retreat. Electro Plasma Explosion (Q) punishes her and nearby allies with wide-area damage.
Hawkeye: Hunter’s Sight (Q) provides consistent ranged damage, keeping Squirrel Girl at bay. Scourge Grenade (Right Click) disrupts her abilities, reducing her effectiveness in fights.
Strategist Counters
Adam Warlock: Soul Bond (LShift) spreads damage among allies, reducing the impact of Squirrel Girl’s rapid attacks. Karmic Revival (Q) revives fallen teammates, countering her elimination strategy.
Loki: Doppelganger (E) creates illusions to confuse Squirrel Girl, wasting her attacks. Devious Exchange (F) allows Loki to avoid her damage and reposition safely.
Luna Snow: Absolute Zero (Right Click) freezes Squirrel Girl, stopping her combos and leaving her vulnerable. Fate of Both Worlds (Q) provides healing and damage boosts, helping to counter her swarm tactics.
Abilities to Watch Out For
Nut Barrage (Right Click): Rapidly fires projectiles at enemies, dealing heavy damage. Use shields or deflects to reduce its impact.
Rodent Rush (LShift): Dashes through enemies, dealing damage and repositioning. Keep her slowed to limit her mobility.
Swarm Control (Q): Summons a wave of squirrels to attack enemies. Stay mobile to avoid taking unnecessary damage.
Quick Tips
Control Her Mobility: Use slows, roots, or stuns to stop Squirrel Girl from dashing around the battlefield.
Spread Out: Avoid clustering together to minimize the effects of her area damage abilities.
Focus Her Quickly: Squirrel Girl’s swarm tactics and rapid attacks can overwhelm teams. Take her out early to reduce her impact.