How to Counter Thor in Marvel Rivals

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Dec 11

Thor is a powerful Vanguard hero with high durability and devastating melee attacks but struggles against heroes who can disrupt his combos or deal damage from afar. Here’s what heroes to play and how to counter Thor:

Vanguard Counters

Peni Parker: Cyber-Web Snare (Right Click) immobilizes Thor, stopping him from closing the gap and disrupting his combos. Spider-Sweeper (Q) deals consistent area damage, punishing Thor for staying in fights too long.
Magneto: Metallic Curtain (LShift) blocks Thor’s melee attacks, neutralizing his close-range effectiveness. Meteor M (Q) deals heavy area damage, punishing Thor for diving into fights.
Dr. Strange: Eye of Agamotto (Q) separates Thor’s soul from his body, bypassing his durability and dealing direct damage. Shield of the Seraphim (Right Click) blocks Thor’s projectiles and hinders his offensive momentum.

Duelist Counters

Hawkeye: Hunter’s Sight (Q) applies consistent ranged pressure, keeping Thor at a distance. Scourge Grenade (Right Click) blinds Thor, disrupting his ability to land his attacks effectively.
Punisher: Culling Turret (E) creates a zone of denial, forcing Thor to either retreat or take heavy damage. Scourge Grenade (Right Click) reduces his accuracy and disrupts his combos.
Winter Soldier: Kraken Impact (Q) delivers significant burst damage, punishing Thor for engaging. Tainted Voltage (E) slows him, reducing his mobility and effectiveness.
Hela: Soul Drainer (E) stuns Thor, interrupting his combos and crowd control. Goddess of Death (Q) provides ranged damage, keeping Thor out of key positions.
Star-Lord: Blaster Barrage (E) punishes Thor and his allies for clustering. Stellar Shift (Right Click) allows Star-Lord to evade Thor’s melee attacks and reposition safely.

Strategist Counters

Jeff the Land Shark: It’s Jeff! (Q) displaces Thor, interrupting his combos and forcing him into unfavorable positions. Healing Bubble (E) sustains Jeff’s team, countering Thor’s burst damage.
Loki: Doppelganger (E) creates illusions to confuse Thor, wasting his attacks and abilities. Devious Exchange (F) allows Loki to reposition and avoid Thor’s crowd control.
Mantis: Spore Slumber (LShift) sedates Thor, stopping him from using his abilities. Soul Resurgence (Q) provides healing over time, helping her team outlast Thor’s burst damage.

Abilities to Watch Out For

Hammer Throw (Right Click): A ranged attack that deals significant damage. Stay mobile to avoid getting hit.
Lightning Realm (Q): Creates an area that deals damage over time and refills Thor’s resources. Don’t stay in its range for too long.
God of Thunder (Ultimate): A devastating area attack that deals high damage. Spread out to minimize its impact.

Quick Tips

Disrupt His Combos: Use stuns, slows, or knockbacks to interrupt Thor’s abilities and limit his effectiveness.
Keep Your Distance: Thor is most dangerous in melee range. Use ranged heroes to counter his close-range dominance.
Spread Out: Avoid clustering together to reduce the effects of his area damage.