The ultimate Marvel Contest of Champions tier list for October 2025 ranking all 200+ champions across all six classes. Updated with V53.0 changes including new champions Dracula and Franken-Castle, plus the latest balance adjustments affecting top-tier picks like Hercules, Count Nefaria, and Photon.
| Class | S-Tier Attackers | Best Defenders | New Additions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Count Nefaria, Human Torch, Quake | Thing, Quake | Franken-Castle |
| Cosmic | Hercules, Adam Warlock, Scream | Hercules, Cosmic Ghost Rider | None |
| Skill | Nick Fury, Yelena Belova, Bullseye | Nick Fury, Korg | None |
| Mutant | Squirrel Girl, Storm (Pyramid X), Professor X | Squirrel Girl, Domino | None |
| Mystic | Tigra, Kushala, Shathra | Man-Thing, Sorcerer Supreme | Dracula |
| Tech | Shocker, Warlock, Ghost | Shocker, Korg | None |
Marvel Contest of Champions features over 200 playable champions divided into six distinct classes: Science, Cosmic, Skill, Mutant, Mystic, and Tech. Each class has specific advantages and disadvantages against others, creating a complex strategic meta that evolves with every update. Our comprehensive tier list analyzes champion performance across all game modes including Alliance War, Arena, Story Quests, and the newest Battlegrounds content.
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Based on extensive research from Pocket Gamer, MCOC Guide Blog, Sportskeeda, and official V53.0 release notes, this tier list reflects the current meta as of October 2025. We've evaluated champions based on damage output, utility, sustainability, synergy potential, and effectiveness in both offensive and defensive roles.
Our tier list evaluates champions across multiple dimensions to provide the most accurate rankings possible:
The Science class features champions enhanced by scientific experiments, serums, or technological augmentation. They excel against Mystic champions but struggle against Skill class opponents.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Count Nefaria, Human Torch, Quake, Silk, Spider-Punk, Morbius, High Evolutionary |
| A Tier | Spider-Woman, Falcon (Joaquin Torres), The Leader, Red Guardian, Sandman, Abomination (Immortal), Captain America (Infinity War), Spider-Gwen, Joe Fixit, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Ham, She-Hulk, Spider-Man 2099, Hulk (Immortal), Void, Mister Negative, Spot, Quicksilver, Titania |
| B Tier | Photon, Red Hulk, Thing, Anti-Venom, The Overseer, Wasp, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Hulk (Ragnarok), Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic |
| C Tier | M.O.D.O.K, Ant-Man, Yellow Jacket, Sentry, Platinumpool, Hulk, Electro |
| N Tier | Rhino, Abomination, Captain America, Spider-Man (Classic), Captain America (WWII) |
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Thing |
| A Tier | Abomination (Immortal), Captain America (Infinity War), Spider-Gwen, Joe Fixit, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Spider-Ham, Spider-Man 2099, Hulk (Immortal), Void, Mister Negative, Red Guardian, Quake, Scorpion |
| B Tier | Red Hulk, Anti-Venom, The Overseer, Wasp, Hulk (Ragnarok), Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic, Human Torch |
| C Tier | Ant-Man, Yellow Jacket, Sentry, Platinumpool, Hulk, Electro, Abomination, Spider-Man (Classic), M.O.D.O.K |
| N Tier | Rhino, Captain America, Captain America (WWII), She-Hulk, Luke Cage |
Key Insights: Count Nefaria remains the premier Science attacker with incredible damage output and utility. Human Torch and Quake offer consistent performance across multiple game modes. The new Franken-Castle (Skill class) brings interesting synergy potential with Legion of Monsters champions. Photon has seen increased usage following recent adjustments, making her a solid A-tier choice.
Cosmic champions hail from extraterrestrial origins or possess cosmic powers. They dominate Skill class champions but are vulnerable to Mutant abilities.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Scream, Hercules, Adam Warlock, Gladiator, Vox, King Groot (Deathless) |
| A Tier | Karolina Dean, Maestro, Gorr, Hulkling, Angela, Red Goblin, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Corvus Glaive, Venompool, Sersi, Vision (Aarkus), King Groot, Hyperion, Odin, Ikaris, Galan, Serpent |
| B Tier | Cull Obsidian, Silver Surfer, Proxima Midnight, Gamora, Hela, Venom the Duck, Venom, Captain Marvel, Medusa, Annihilus, Carnage, Phoenix, Knull |
| C Tier | Air-Walker, Ronan, The Champion, Nova, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Spider-Man (Symbiote), Heimdall, Super Skrull, Black Bolt, Terrax |
| N Tier | Groot, Thor, Captain Marvel (Classic), Thanos, Drax, Ms. Marvel, Superior Iron Man |
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Hercules, Cosmic Ghost Rider |
| A Tier | Venompool, Sersi, Vision (Aarkus), Angela, Knull, Medusa, Hyperion, Ikaris, Annihilus, Terrax, King Groot |
| B Tier | Proxima Midnight, Gamora, Hela, Venom the Duck, Venom, Captain Marvel, Silver Surfer, Phoenix, Corvus Glaive, Cull Obsidian, Nova, Red Goblin, Heimdall |
| C Tier | Ronan, The Champion, Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan), Spider-Man (Symbiote), Super-Skrull, Black Bolt, Carnage, Odin |
| N Tier | Groot, Thor, Captain Marvel (Classic), Thanos, Drax, Ms. Marvel, Superior Iron Man, Air-Walker |
Key Insights: Hercules stands as the undisputed king of Cosmic champions, excelling in both offense and defense. Adam Warlock and Scream offer incredible utility and damage output. The recent V53.0 update fixed several champion interactions, making established picks like Hyperion and Odin more reliable. Cosmic Ghost Rider remains a top-tier defender with his immunities and power control capabilities.
Skill champions rely on martial arts prowess, combat training, and tactical abilities. They counter Science champions but are weak against Cosmic class opponents.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Yelena Belova, Lumatrix, Bullseye, Black Widow, Nick Fury, Hit-Monkey, Mole Man, Okoye |
| A Tier | Franken-Castle, Gentle, Silver Sable, Chee'ilth, Moondragon, Kate Bishop, Valkyrie, Aegon, Black Widow (Deadly Origin), Falcon, Attuma, Jabari Panther, Shang-Chi, Kingpin, Blade, Baron Zemo |
| B Tier | Mr. Knight, Killmonger, Elsa Bloodstone, Masacre, Spider-Man (Stealth Suit), Karnak, Mantis, Misty Knight, Kraven, Thor (Ragnarok), Daredevil (Hell's Kitchen), Korg, Ronin, Hawkeye, Gwenpool, Black Panther (Classic), Taskmaster |
| C Tier | Winter Soldier, Daredevil, Squirrel Girl, Elektra, Crossbones, Night Thrasher |
| N Tier | Black Widow (OG), Black Panther (Civil War), Punisher, Moon Knight, Agent Venom |
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Nick Fury, Korg |
| A Tier | Black Widow (Deadly Origin), Blade, Jabari Panther, Kraven, Daredevil (Hell's Kitchen), Killmonger, Kingpin, Spider-Man (Stealth Suit) |
| B Tier | Elsa Bloodstone, Masacre, Karnak, Misty Knight, Thor (Ragnarok), Mantis, Kate Bishop, Moondragon, Crossbones, Elektra, Ronin, Hawkeye, Valkyrie, Aegon, Baron Zemo, Gentle, Silver Sable, Chee'ilth |
| C Tier | Winter Soldier, Squirrel Girl, Night Thrasher, Taskmaster, Gwenpool, Black Panther (Classic), Agent Venom |
| N Tier | Black Widow (OG), Black Panther (Civil War), Punisher, Moon Knight, Mr. Knight |
Key Insights: Nick Fury continues to dominate as both attacker and defender, offering incredible utility and damage. The new Franken-Castle brings fresh Legion of Monsters synergy potential and solid A-tier performance. Yelena Belova and Bullseye have risen to S-tier status with their consistent damage output and utility. Shang-Chi's recent adjustments have made him more reliable, though he remains A-tier due to higher skill requirements.
Mutant champions possess genetic mutations granting them extraordinary abilities. They counter Cosmic champions but struggle against Tech class opponents.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Squirrel Girl, Storm (Pyramid X), Professor X, Domino, Sunspot, Kitty Pryde |
| A Tier | Magneto (Marvel Now), Wolverine, Cyclops (Uncanny), Emma Frost, Gambit, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Jubilee, Rogue, Archangel, Iceman, Polaris, Jean Grey |
| B Tier | Mister Sinister, Sabretooth, Psylocke, Angel, Bishop, Forge, Cable, Deadpool, X-23, Old Man Logan, Beast, Havok, Quicksilver (Mutant) |
| C Tier | Toad, Blob, Juggernaut (Classic), Mystique, Longshot, Wolfsbane, Dazzler |
| N Tier | Sentinel, Magento (Classic), Wolverine (X-Force), Cyclops (Blue) |
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Squirrel Girl, Domino |
| A Tier | Professor X, Storm (Pyramid X), Sunspot, Kitty Pryde, Magneto (Marvel Now), Emma Frost, Jubilee, Polaris, Nightcrawler |
| B Tier | Wolverine, Cyclops (Uncanny), Gambit, Colossus, Rogue, Archangel, Iceman, Jean Grey, Mister Sinister, Sabretooth, Psylocke |
| C Tier | Angel, Bishop, Forge, Cable, Deadpool, X-23, Old Man Logan, Beast, Havok, Toad, Blob, Juggernaut (Classic) |
| N Tier | Mystique, Longshot, Wolfsbane, Dazzler, Sentinel, Magneto (Classic), Wolverine (X-Force), Cyclops (Blue) |
Key Insights: Squirrel Girl remains the premier Mutant champion with incredible damage output and utility. Professor X and Storm (Pyramid X) offer excellent control capabilities. The V53.0 update fixed Jean Grey's "Uncanny" ability display issues, making her more reliable. Domino continues to excel as both attacker and defender with her luck-based abilities. Magneto (Marvel Now) provides excellent Tech class counter capabilities.
Mystic champions wield magical powers and supernatural abilities. They dominate Cosmic champions but are vulnerable to Science class opponents.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Tigra, Kushala, Werewolf By Night, America Chavez, Juggernaut, The Hood, Shathra, Dracula |
| A Tier | Absorbing Man, Purgatory, Spiral, Enchantress, Doctor Doom, Rintrah, Diablo, White Tiger, Longshot, Magik, Mojo, Man-Thing, Sorcerer Supreme |
| B Tier | Sasquatch, Isophyne, Symbiote Supreme, Mephisto, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Scarlet Witch, Iron Fist, Wong, Blade (Mystic) |
| C Tier | Dormammu, Loki, Mordo, Voodoo, Ebony Maw, Black Bolt (Mystic) |
| N Tier | Guillotine, Guillotine 2099, Morningstar, Spider-Man (Supreme) |
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Man-Thing, Sorcerer Supreme |
| A Tier | Dracula, Tigra, Kushala, Werewolf By Night, Juggernaut, The Hood, Shathra, America Chavez, Mojo, Doctor Doom |
| B Tier | Absorbing Man, Purgatory, Spiral, Enchantress, Rintrah, Diablo, White Tiger, Longshot, Magik, Sasquatch, Isophyne, Symbiote Supreme |
| C Tier | Mephisto, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, Scarlet Witch, Iron Fist, Wong, Blade (Mystic), Dormammu, Loki, Mordo |
| N Tier | Voodoo, Ebony Maw, Black Bolt (Mystic), Guillotine, Guillotine 2099, Morningstar, Spider-Man (Supreme) |
Key Insights: The new Dracula champion enters as an S-tier Mystic attacker with incredible utility and damage potential. Tigra and Kushala continue to dominate with their consistent performance. Werewolf By Night's recent synergy updates with Legion of Monsters champions have increased his value. Man-Thing remains the top Mystic defender with his immunities and power control. The V53.0 update improved Morbius' "Undying" effect functionality, making him more viable.
Tech champions utilize advanced technology, robotics, and scientific equipment. They counter Mutant champions but are weak against Mystic class opponents.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Shocker, Warlock, Ghost, Nick Fury (Tech), Star-Lord, Sentinel (Tech) |
| A Tier | Iron Man (Infinity War), Vision, Ultron, Yellowjacket, Ant-Man (Tech), Spider-Man 2099, Nebula, Gamora (Tech), Ronin (Tech), Winter Soldier (Tech) |
| B Tier | Iron Man, Captain Marvel (Tech), Black Panther, Black Widow (Tech), Hawkeye (Tech), Falcon (Tech), Spider-Man (Tech), Doctor Octopus, Mysterio, Electro (Tech) |
| C Tier | Kang, MODOK (Tech), Crossbones (Tech), Taskmaster (Tech), Agent Venom (Tech) |
| N Tier | Howard the Duck, Symbiote Spider-Man, Iron Patriot, Rescue |
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| S Tier | Shocker, Korg |
| A Tier | Warlock, Ghost, Nick Fury (Tech), Star-Lord, Sentinel (Tech), Vision, Ultron |
| B Tier | Iron Man (Infinity War), Yellowjacket, Ant-Man (Tech), Spider-Man 2099, Nebula, Gamora (Tech), Ronin (Tech), Winter Soldier (Tech), Iron Man, Captain Marvel (Tech) |
| C Tier | Black Panther, Black Widow (Tech), Hawkeye (Tech), Falcon (Tech), Spider-Man (Tech), Doctor Octopus, Mysterio, Electro (Tech), Kang, MODOK (Tech) |
| N Tier | Crossbones (Tech), Taskmaster (Tech), Agent Venom (Tech), Howard the Duck, Symbiote Spider-Man, Iron Patriot, Rescue |
Key Insights: Shocker has emerged as the premier Tech champion following recent adjustments that fixed his Unblockable cooldown issues. Warlock and Ghost offer incredible utility and damage output. The V53.0 update fixed Howard the Duck's New York Brawlers synergy attack increase issue, though he remains lower tier. Korg continues to excel as a defender with his immunities and power control capabilities.
The October 2025 V53.0 update introduced significant changes affecting champion performance:
New Champions Added:
Champion Adjustments:
Synergy Updates:
Rising Champions:
Falling Champions:
Game Mode Specialization:
High Priority (S-Tier Champions):
Medium Priority (A-Tier Champions):
Low Priority (B-Tier and Below):
Powerful Synergy Combinations:
Building Effective Teams:
Mobile Considerations:
PC Considerations:
Controller Advantages:
Touch Control Advantages:
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This tier list is updated monthly to reflect the latest balance changes, new champion releases, and meta shifts. The V53.0 update from October 2025 has been fully incorporated, including the new champions Dracula and Franken-Castle, plus all champion adjustments and bug fixes.
S-tier champions typically excel in multiple game modes with minimal weaknesses, offer exceptional utility or damage output, and remain relevant even as the meta evolves. A-tier champions are excellent performers but may have specific counters, higher skill requirements, or situational limitations that prevent them from reaching S-tier status.
While S-tier champions generally provide the best return on investment, your personal roster needs and playstyle should guide your decisions. Some A-tier champions may perform better for your specific situation, and enjoyment of playing certain champions should also factor into your investment decisions.
New champions like Dracula and Franken-Castle can significantly impact the meta by introducing new mechanics, powerful synergies, or countering existing top-tier champions. We evaluate new champions extensively before placing them in the tier list, considering both their standalone performance and their impact on the existing meta.
Attacker rankings focus on damage output, utility for clearing content quickly, and effectiveness against common defenders. Defender rankings emphasize survivability, ability to punish common attackers, and effectiveness in Alliance War scenarios. Some champions excel in both roles, while others specialize in one area.
Signature abilities can dramatically transform a champion's performance. Champions like Count Nefaria, Hercules, and Nick Fury become significantly more powerful with high signature levels. However, some champions perform well even at low signature levels, making them more accessible for players with limited awakening gems.
Different champions excel in different game modes. Alliance War emphasizes defender capabilities and specific node counters, while Arena prioritizes quick clears and burst damage. Story content values utility and sustainability, and Battlegrounds requires balanced champions with both offensive and defensive capabilities. Consider which game modes you play most when evaluating champions for your roster.
Class advantages (Science > Mystic > Cosmic > Skill > Science, with Mutant and Tech in their own relationship) significantly impact champion performance. A champion's effectiveness can change dramatically based on the class matchup, which is why we provide comprehensive class-based rankings and matchup considerations.
This comprehensive Marvel Contest of Champions tier list for October 2025 provides the most up-to-date rankings for all 200+ champions across all six classes. With the V53.0 update introducing powerful new champions like Dracula and Franken-Castle, plus significant balance adjustments affecting established champions, the meta continues to evolve dynamically.
Remember that tier lists are guides, not absolute rules. Your personal roster, playstyle, and preferred game modes should all influence your champion investment decisions. Stay connected with the official Discord community and follow the development team on social media for the latest updates and balance changes.
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