Hannan Mundia 
Even though there are multiple strong characters in Marvel Rivals, players believe Iron Fist is overpowered to the point of being broken.
Marvel Rivals has over 30 characters at launch, all with different playstyles and abilities. Out of them, many players primarily struggle to counter Iron Fist, a character that focuses on melee attacks. The problem is that Iron Fist can deal high burst damage, immediately killing squishy backliners if he catches them off-guard. His abilities give him tremendous momentum, so combining that with high damage makes him difficult to fight against.
Some players may wonder whether Iron Fist is broken or if it’s a cheating issue. Regardless of the answer, how can players consistently counter the martial artist?
How is Iron Fist broken in Marvel Rivals?
Many players think Iron Fist is broken in Marvel Rivals since he can deal high burst damage while remaining agile.
Iron Fist is primarily a melee character whose kit allows him to be mobile and catch enemies by surprise. He can lock onto nearby opponents to deal burst damage and has an ability called the K’Un-Lun kick. This ability is a flying kick that can damage people around the target. The lower the enemy’s health, the more damage they take, letting Iron Fist quickly defeat injured targets.
Iron Fist can traverse using the same kick and his passive abilities. He can wall run horizontally and perform three jumps while airborne, giving him lots of maneuverability. With his kit, he can deal damage, hide somewhere, and then heal himself using Harmony Recovery. Iron Fist’s primary play style is the definition of hit and run. The only problem is he hits like a train with the speed of a sports car.
How to counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals
Players can counter Iron Fist in Marvel Rivals by picking long-ranged characters.
Marvel Rivals characters like Iron Man are great picks against Iron Fist. Iron Man can stay out of range since he’s always flying, letting him stay away from Iron Fist while dealing damage. The same goes for a sniper character like Black Widow, who can take out Iron Fist from a distance.
Those who want to play a strategist can try Adam Warlock. Adam Warlock can heal himself and his teammates around him while also dealing damage from afar. As for vanguards, Magneto is undoubtedly the best pick because of his defensive capabilities. He can keep his distance while creating shields.
Generally, players should stick together because Iron Fist is primarily good in one-on-one fights. If players are together, the team should have no issue punishing an overextending opponent. Characters that can stun, such as Spider-Man with his ultimate, are great picks against highly mobile enemies like Iron Fist.
