These 5 Marvel Heroes Perfect for Players with Bad Aim

In fast-paced shooters such as Marvel Rivals, aiming well often feels like the difference between winning and losing. Not everyone can get pixel-perfect headshots, especially when learning the game, but the good news is that the game is not just designed for sharpshooters.

NetEase developed some heroes with abilities that either auto-lock, cover large areas, or rely more on utility and position than aiming. These heroes allow players who have shaky aim to still carry games, support their team, and have fun.

Best Marvel Rivals Heroes for Players with Bad Aim

5. The Thing

The Thing is a tanky brawler in Marvel Rivals who doesn't care about precision aiming. His close melee attacks have wide hitboxes, making him forgiving in duels. Most importantly, he has crowd control with his charge and disruptive attacks. He is able to pin enemies or break their formation regardless of sharpshooting skills.

The Thing's Stone Haymaker (right-click) does a large 90 damage in an 8-meter cone, hitting multiple enemies at the same time—no need to hit with pinpoint precision! This feature is designed for bad-aim players who want to be impactful in team fights. His Haymaker also gives bonus health when activating. The Thing increases survivability

4. Moon Knight

Moon Knight is a little bit trickier, but still a solid option for those with poor aim due to his Ancient Ankh mechanic. Instead of aiming at your enemies directly, you can shoot at Ankh, and the attacks will bounce to nearby enemies. It lets you damage enemies that are tucked away behind corners or smashed in Tetris-like formations.

As mentioned previously, you have to position well put the Ankhs in doorways, choke points, or popular buttons, and shoot from cover or high ground. If you line it up with any amount of skill, it makes “shooting the Ankh” strategy a very low aim threat with a surprising amount of map control.

3. Jeff the Land Shark

Jeff is a healer who is forgiving of players who aim poorly. His splash healing automatically affects allies in the area of impact, so you do not need to worry about hitting your teammate; you simply need to hit the area. To top it off, his damage also splash heals, so as long as you're shooting in the general direction of enemies in stacked fights, you aren't unnecessarily jeopardising damage.

You can even throw bubbles directly on yourself to absolve the need for aim and tube heal instantly, making Jeff ultimately one of the most forgiving heroes overall. Since healers often do not get the spotlight, they give the player the freedom of ease of play while making huge contributions to the team.

2. Cloak & Dagger

Cloak & Dagger are excellent for players struggling with aim, as they are probably the fan-favourite duo. Dagger's healing uses an auto-targeting system, so you just have to get close to teammates for it to work. This is what makes Dagger an extremely forgiving support pick.

Cloak brings additional utility with shields for allies and decent damage while even providing invulnerability zones that can negate enemy ultimates. All together, they provide plenty of survivability and firepower to allow players to continue being effective even without accurate aim.

1. Scarlet Witch

Scarlet Witch is the ideal “low-aim, high-value” selection. Her Chaos Control attack allows you to hold down fire while hovering over enemies, dealing sustained damage and requiring no headshots. She is delicate and can get punished for poor positioning, but in lower-ranked matches, Scarlet Witch can run amok simply by spamming.

Her ultimate ability causes a tremendous amount of disruption and will rarely go unnoticed, especially if opponents have no way to interrupt it, swinging fights in her team's favour. Scarlet Witch is ideal for players who want to pressure healers or create chaos in bunched fights without stressing about where the crosshair is pointing.

Tips for Improving Your Aim While Playing as These Heroes

You can still work on your aim, even while using forgiving heroes:

• Predict Movement: Instead of shooting into where enemies are standing and intending to hit, try shooting where they are moving—toward health packs, behind partial cover, or out of choke points.
• Use Area Denial: With characters like Scarlet Witch or Squirrel Girl, spam your after effects (abilities) in choke points and tight spaces where enemies have to run through and will take damage.
• Practice Positioning: Some heroes like Moon Knight and Groot are more gated by "positioning" than aim. Learn choke points and high ground opportunities of the maps to make the quickest and most efficient kills.
• Start Close Range: Especially with melee heroes like Wolverine or Thor (not on the top 5 list but still quite forgiving), the more you close the gap, the less you need to aim.

Aim-Heavy Marvel Rivals Heroes You’ll Want to Avoid

Certain heroes just require precision and quick reflexes; it’s a blast when you’re dialed in, but a major letdown otherwise. Players are consistently warned away from sharpshooters, like Hela and Black Widow, because their success relies on headshots and tight aiming mechanics.

Others, like Winter Soldier, female Phoenix, Namor, and Star-Lord, also rely on retaining aim or slight variations to projectile control, which could be a frustrating experience for poor-aim players. We'll continue to go over the other heroes that require aiming in our next deep dive, so stay tuned!

Final Thoughts: Finding Your Perfect Marvel Rivals Match

Even if you have bad aim, it doesn't have to restrict you in Marvel Rivals. You have heroes like Scarlet Witch, Cloak & Dagger, Jeff, Moon Knight, and Groot that give you so many ways to be effective without needing to be a sharpshooter.

By focusing on positioning, utility, and auto-target effects, you can have fun, positively contribute to your team securing a win, and improve your skills the whole time. The most important points are choosing the hero that matches your style, whether that be a healer, someone who can disrupt the enemy, or do something utility-based, and turn “bad aim” into good play.

This Marvel Rivals Guide highlights the importance of picking heroes that fit your natural playstyle. If you struggle with aim, avoiding precision-heavy heroes is a smart start. Instead, lean into supportive or utility-based roles that give you space to learn the game’s mechanics without constant pressure.