Following the launch of Season 4 in Marvel Rivals, Angela counters have naturally become a hot topic. As a flying Vanguard, she’s versatile and disruptive, using her mobility, charge, and melee combos to overwhelm opponents. That’s why knowing how to shut her down is key for players who don’t want to get caught off guard.

This guide will explain how to counter Angela in Marvel Rivals, including the best strategies and hero picks to ground her in every role. By the end, you’ll have all the tools required to turn her biggest strengths into weaknesses.

Why Do You Need Angela Counters In Marvel Rivals?

Angela is built like the classic dive character in Marvel Rivals, but the biggest problem is that she’s a Vanguard who can fly away just as quickly as she engages. Her ability to dart in and out of fights makes her annoyingly unpredictable, with many players struggling because of how hard she is to track.

You might be trying to support your team from a distance (usually as a Strategist), only for her to swoop in behind you and disrupt everything. But Angela isn’t untouchable. The trick is to bait her out. For example, stuns that ground her or cancel her charge completely throw her off rhythm.

Once she’s forced to stay on the ground, her Axes don’t deal enough damage to be a major threat. And since she’s melee-only, ranged heroes against Angela can punish her heavily. Understanding these tactics is paramount, and that’s where these Marvel Rivals counters shine the most.

Who Are The Best Heroes To Counter Angela In Marvel Rivals?

Angela requires heroes that can either pin her down or out-damage her while keeping distance. Let’s take a look at the best heroes in Marvel Rivals to counter her.

Vanguards

Hero	Reason
The Thing	The Thing’s Yancy Street Charge works great against Angela. At the end of his charge, the Earthbound effect prevents her from flying again, leaving her stuck in one spot. Once she’s grounded, teammates can pile on damage without worrying about her escaping.
Emma Frost	Emma’s Psionic Seduction ultimate is a great Angela counter, considering that her biggest edge is flying around nonstop. This ability locks her in place. Once immobilized, Angela is essentially just a sitting duck.
Groot	Groot is a huge disruptor. His walls stop Angela’s dives, creating an irritating barrier that slows her and protects your teammates. His ultimate, Strangling Prison, also locks her down completely—that’s game over if your team follows up properly with more damage.

Duelists

Hero	Reason
Namor	Namor is arguably the best Marvel Rivals Angela counter. His Monstro Spawns can attack her, no matter how high she flies. In fact, they’re nightmares for flying heroes in general—and Angela fits perfectly into that weakness. Since Season 2, his Gamma Charge with Hulk gives him another, stronger Monstro Spawn that fires rapidly.
Iron Man	The ultimate answer to not just Angela, but also other flying characters in Marvel Rivals. Iron Man can stay out of Angela’s reach and fry her with his Unibeam. She has to get close to deal damage, but with Iron Man constantly flying around and repositioning, she struggles to land any hits.
Winter Soldier	Winter Soldier offers raw damage and his range lets him punish Angela anytime she overextends. Up close, his Tainted Voltage can stop her flight and incapacitate her, and his Bionic Hook can drag her up close to you for close-quarters combat.

Strategists

Hero	Reason
Luna Snow	Luna Snow has the highest win rate against Angela. She deals plenty of damage while healing at the same time, making her highly survivable. Plus, her Absolute Zero freeze gives your team 3 seconds to shred Angela into pieces!
Cloak & Dagger	Cloak’s Terror Cape blinds Angela, while his Dark Teleportation prevents her ultimate ability from pinning down your allies (when timed perfectly). Dagger’s Lightforce Dagger also has good lock-on damage capabilities even when Angela is flying around haphazardly.

Best Strategies To Beat Angela In Marvel Rivals

Angela is a backline disruptor, so it’s best not to create any openings for her to exploit. This includes being too isolated from your teammates (especially if you’re a lower health character like a Duelist or a Strategist). Instead, force her into predictable paths, such as interior locations, that limit her mobility.

If you see Angela charging towards you or an ally, punish her with the aforementioned stuns or pulls. Just don’t neglect the fact that positioning, map knowledge, and spatial awareness matter too. Heroes that synergize well together, like a combo of any of the ones mentioned previously, are especially effective.

Once she’s grounded and outnumbered, Angela becomes less of a godlike character and more of an easy target. This kind of Marvel Rivals Angela matchup awareness makes all the difference.

Marvel Rivals Angela Counter Matchup Table

Hero	Why They Counter	Key Ability
The Thing	Grounds Angela and stops her from flying	Yancy Street Charge
Emma Frost	Immobilizes and locks her in place for easy damage	Psionic Seduction
Groot	Blocks her dives and mobility with walls and ultimate ability	Thornlash Wall, Ironwood Wall, Strangling Prison
Namor	Spawns attack Angela even in the air	Monstro Spawns
Winter Soldier	Range damage, charge cancel, and pull ability	Tainted Voltage, Bionic Hook
Iron Man	Outranges her with high aerial DPS	Unibeam
Luna Snow	Freezes Angela in place	Absolute Zero
Cloak & Dagger	Mix of damage, invisibility, and team heals	Terror Cape, Dark Teleportation, Darkforce Cloak, Lightforce Dagger

FAQs

Who are the best counters to Angela in Marvel Rivals?

Namor and Iron Man are currently the best Marvel Rivals Angela counters, as they punish her flight and maintain constant pressure on her.

Can Angela be countered in 1v1 fights?

Yes, but it depends on the matchup. Strong duelists like Winter Soldier, Hela, The Punisher, Namor, or Iron Man do well against her.

Which support heroes are good against Angela?

Among the Strategists, Luna Snow, Mantis, and Cloak & Dagger are great heroes against Angela, thanks to stuns and survivability with self-heals.

How do you stop Angela’s ultimate?

Strategists with AoE healing and damage reduction, such as Invisible Woman, Jeff the Land Shark, Luna Snow, Mantis, Cloak & Dagger, and Rocket Raccoon, can significantly reduce the impact of Angela’s ultimate, keeping your team safe and limiting her damage output.

Is Angela overpowered in Marvel Rivals right now?

She’s strong but not broken. According to most Marvel Rivals tier lists, Angela is dangerous if left unchecked—but with the right counters, she feels reasonably balanced.