In the chaotic world of Marvel Rivals, few things are as terrifying as a well-played Storm. Once considered a bottom-tier Duelist, she skyrocketed to infamy in Season One, becoming the undisputed queen of the skies. By 2026, her reign of terror continues, with players either banning her or praying their opponents don't pick her. But there is no need to panic—there are heroes who can clip her wings. Here is the rundown of the best Storm counters, delivered with a healthy dose of humor and tactical insight.
Storm's dominance is no accident. With a dedicated team pocketing her, she becomes an oppressive force that can shred through backlines and ultimates alike. She is a common ban in higher ranks, and if she slips through, she is often the primary Duelist choice. Fortunately, the roster offers several heroes who can reliably shut her down. These picks require skill and coordination, but when executed properly, they can make even the most seasoned Storm player swap to a different hero.
Mantis: The Bug That Bites Back
Mantis may look like a peaceful space flower, but she is a nightmare for Storm. Her damage boost can turn allies like Hela and Psylocke into Storm-seeking missiles. Plus, her own aim-based damage can make a Storm player uncomfortable if the Mantis player has good accuracy. Finally, her ultimate can negate Storm's ultimate unless the latter is buffed by a Rocket Raccoon ultimate. All these factors make her a solid answer to shutting down a Storm and forcing a swap.
Invisible Woman: The Invisible Hand That Pulls You Down
The newest Strategist is a double agent—she is great with Storm and against her. Her Force Physics ability can yank Storm out of position, right into a firing squad. Her ultimate almost always nullifies Storm's ultimate in most scenarios, unless other powerful ultimates are used in conjunction. If a Storm player is mispositioned, Invisible Woman can punish them by pulling them to a spot where their Strategists can't help. It is like she has a personal vendetta against weather manipulators.
Iron Man: The Billionaire Beatdown
Iron Man is the only other dedicated aerial hero, and he is better at it. His unibeam and nimbleness allow him to constantly zip in and out of action, keeping pressure on Storm. His damage is further amplified by Hulk's team-up ability and damage amps from heroes like Mantis. When paired with an Invisible Woman, Iron Man is always a decent option to counter Storm if the enemy team lacks heroes that can shut him down. He is the rich guy who shows up to a party and outshines the host.
Hela: The Goddess of Death Does Not Miss
Hela was the best DPS in Season 0, and while Storm overtook her, the Goddess of Death remains a top-tier pick. Her hitscan properties and high damage are a major problem for Storm. A skilled Hela can crush Storm to the point of making the player swap. Furthermore, Hela can pop her own ultimate to avoid Storm's ultimate and either bait out support ultimates or break open a fight with eliminations. It is a family feud, and Hela is winning.
Luna Snow: The K-Pop Star with a Cold Heart
Luna Snow continues to be one of the most contested Strategists, always picked or banned past lower ranks. Her Share the Stage ability gives flankers more sticking power onto Storm. Luna herself is a decent damage dealer with Ice Arts, which can quickly reduce Storm's health if she is not positioned properly. Finally, Luna's ultimate is the best answer to a Storm ultimate in Marvel Rivals. She will freeze the storm and then drop a beat.
Psylocke: The Teleporting Menace
Psylocke is a very mobile and slippery target for Storm to track. To make matters worse, she dishes out ridiculous amounts of damage in short to medium range. She can quickly close the gap on Storm and burst her down, forcing a reposition. Psylocke is also very self-sufficient and does not need a Strategist to pocket her, unlike Iron Man or Hela. Her ultimate is a great tool to trade even with an enemy Storm ultimate in terms of eliminations.
Spider-Man: The Web-Slinging Assassin
Spider-Man is the king of dive DPS when played well. A good Spider-Man can become unstoppable unless a Namor is on the enemy team. Unfortunately, Storm is not very capable of dealing with him unless she has Goddess Boost to execute a quick burst combo. Spider-Man can easily tag her to initiate his combo, which can melt through her health pool. If things go wrong, he can sling away to safety and repeat. Even if he fails to kill Storm consistently, he buys precious time off the enemy Strategists and the Storm player, helping his team take space and win fights.
Namor: The Turret King
Namor is one of the best heroes to deal with Storm when he has a Luna Snow on his team. The ice turrets deal immense damage, and the slowdown severely hurts Storm's ability to quickly go behind cover. However, even without Luna Snow, Namor does a good job at keeping up the pressure. Landing a secondary fire on Storm is enough to deal good damage unless she is heavily pocketed. Namor can also lay down good poke from long range, as his primary and secondary fire have no damage falloff. At the very least, he can buy plenty of space and completely zone Storm away from a particular area. To add the cherry on top, he can simply bubble himself to avoid Storm's ultimate and reposition.
| Hero | Role | Why They Counter Storm |
|---|---|---|
| Mantis | Strategist | Damage boost, ultimate negation |
| Invisible Woman | Strategist | Pull, ultimate shutdown |
| Iron Man | Duelist | Aerial superiority, high damage |
| Hela | Duelist | Hitscan, high burst |
| Luna Snow | Strategist | Ultimate counter, ice damage |
| Psylocke | Duelist | Flank, burst, mobility |
| Spider-Man | Duelist | Dive, high mobility |
| Namor | Duelist | Turrets, poke, bubble |
In conclusion, Storm may be a force of nature, but with the right picks and a bit of coordination, she can be grounded. No one likes a weather witch who thinks she is all that. Picking one of these heroes is the first step to making her regret ever leaving the spawn room.