3/28 update:
Since last update I champed America Chavez, Shuri (new), Black Panther (new), Spider-Gwen, Ghost Rider, and Kraven. Valkyrie is new but not yet rated. In paretheses you can see how each character moved since the last update.
4* Characters:
3* Characters:
2* Characters:
1* Characters:
TPF Alexis said: Looks like a pretty solid list in general. Definitely some that don't line up with my own experiences (perhaps most notably 2* BW), but I don't think anyone would go far wrong following these priorities.
Dormammu said: These kind of rankings are more entertaining if you get some of the author's thoughts as to why they are ranking so-and-so where they are. Even a one line/sentence blurb after the character's names can convey a lot. I enjoy perusing 'power rankings' whether they are MPQ characters or professional sports teams; as I read yours I saw some interesting placements and found myself curious as to your reasoning. I get that you did this as a tool for new players, however, and not to entertain crusty old veterans like myself.Some brief thoughts about each tier:1-stars: Since Spidey's re-work he's a lot faster, more damaging, and still makes a great team-up. He's definitely moved past Iron Man and Black Widow, and maybe even Juggs as well, as the best all-around 1-star.2-stars: Ares is my favorite. He can solo wave nodes and decimate anyone in his tier 1-on-1, and probably 3-on-1. Unboosted, he outperforms a lot of 3-stars and when he's boosted he can hang with anyone in the tier above him. I put Wolverine at #2; his red is best-in-class damage, he's a cheap strike tile generator, and his yellow gives him reliable longevity. Black Widow is the best support character and she really is a good partner for anyone in the 2-star tier save Magneto (who needs her purple) - maybe that does make her the best, I dunno.3-stars: I pretty much agree with your assessment, here. Star Lord is a little high but that's a minor quibble.4-stars: It's hard to rank these. There's so many, and they're so diverse in what they can do. I think you did a great job. America Chavez is probably top 10 and you might have Nova a little high, but otherwise we're in close agreement.
iron-n-wine said:3* - elektra and reworked gambit are awful arent they! Rags and Sentry are cheering their move off the bottom
dokiy said: I’m going to say this again, Moonstone can do over 4K unboosted damage with her red. Granted she’s board dependent, but she’s not as bad as people think. Now if only D3 could figure out how to get her black to steal countdown tiles again without crashing everything....
Jarvind said: Just at a glance, you def have Spider-Gwen way too low. She's a beast since she was reworked.
ThaRoadWarrior said: I'm on team Hawkguy as well; his powers are cheap with diverse effects and short countdowns. He can generate AP by matching enemy specials of any kind, and so he can play up a tier very comfortably with your C4rol, Coulson, or whoever teams. He isn't as good as playing down a tier with 5* hawkeye, but I think he's pretty strong. He doesn't play like 2* hawkeye, like at all, and I think that's jarring for people climbing out of the 2* tier who are used to Speedshot putting the hurt on people.
Ragnoluce said: Like the 4* list, Carol would definitely be at the top of that stack for me as well! Many of the 4* that you have unchamped (Mr.F,Brock-Venom,Quake) I currently have champed, and the only one I disagree with materially is that 4* Thor seems a little low. While she's definitely not the top-tier player she used to be, any list where IM40 is the top-ranked 3* should put 4Thor at least in the top 20
Daredevil217 said: TPF Alexis said: Looks like a pretty solid list in general. Definitely some that don't line up with my own experiences (perhaps most notably 2* BW), but I don't think anyone would go far wrong following these priorities. I actually never use her anymore, but she has been almost unanimously crowned the best 2* in the game looking at most community polls- even after the nerf to her health and to true heal. While most old polls don't work because of the influx of new characters, the 2* tier has been the most stable over time. I do remember her being a BEAST back during 2* play as well.
Daredevil217 said: (regarding 4-star Thor)I don't know if I can vibe with this, but might change my tune when I champ her. Unlike Gwen, I have played against her a lot. But even boosted she doesn't scare me. She's attached at the hip to a 3* (same reason I don't have Peggy top 2, like most lists) and is a pretty slow character. She also is competing with the likes of Peggy, Cyke, and Rir for that Red/Blue power kit so that also hurts her when there are others who do what she does better. I could see her being higher than some above her but I don't know about top 20. Would love to be proven wrong though!
Daredevil217 said:dokiy said: I’m going to say this again, Moonstone can do over 4K unboosted damage with her red. Granted she’s board dependent, but she’s not as bad as people think. Now if only D3 could figure out how to get her black to steal countdown tiles again without crashing everything.... I felt I actually had her higher than most. I agree she's not bad. I just think others are good as well. Love her has a tank, really like the black steal, and of course Red is the star of the show!
broll said: Things I disagree with from the rankingsAmerica should be higher IMO, probably 4th taking Medusa's spot.Peggy should be even lower than she already is, probably 15-20. Rocket & Groot should be higher. They are a one tick pony like Medusa (even worse) but they bring speed that she doesn't which is the most important thing to winning any mode of this game. He should be 2nd IMO.