Marvel Rivals uses three roles, but good team building is more flexible than filling a rigid template.
- Vanguards create space and soak attention. They are not just shields; they decide where your team is allowed to stand.
- Duelists turn space into pressure. Some poke from range, some dive backlines, and some control zones.
- Strategists provide healing, utility and defensive ultimates. A team without enough support usually wins one fight and collapses in the next.
- Team-Ups reward specific character pairings. They can add attacks, mobility tools or passive bonuses, so the best pick is sometimes the one that unlocks the rest of your draft.
The practical rule: build for the map first, then the role balance, then the Team-Up package.