The top 10 best Marvel Rivals skins

Skins and other cosmetics play a huge role in free-to-play games. They give studios a way to make money while letting players personalize their favorite characters. Marvel Rivals is no different in this regard as players can buy various skins to change how their favorite Marvel heroes and villains look.

Today, we want to take a closer look at the top 10 best Marvel Rivals skins. In addition to adding a sense of personal taste, we also ensured we considered factors like how the general public sees every skin and how much every skin costs. All in all, everything depends on the player’s taste, but we want to give a baseline of every skin we love.

So, without further ado, here are our picks for the ten best Marvel Rivals skins.

Wolverine - Deadpool & Wolverine Skin

This yellow and blue costume is a fantastic tribute to Wolverine’s classic suit. The art style combined with the colors gives you the old cartoon vibes. The skin is a direct take from the Deadpool and Wolverine movies, and the bright colors easily make it one of the best in the game. 

Wolverine, known for his iconic claws and healing factor, fits perfectly into this suit. The skin mirrors his iconic portrayal while adding a quirky twist. Those who are used to seeing Wolverine in the live-action movies may be surprised to see that he won’t be nearly as short or lean as Hugh Jackman makes him out to be. Regardless, the movie’s costume fits this version of Logan perfectly.

Black Panther - Bast’s Chosen

Bast’s Chosen turns the Duelist into a regal predator. The outfit crowns him with a panther headdress and a cloak crafted from panther skin. It's a perfect showcase of the Wakandan king’s majesty and authority. The skin has a striking resemblance to Bashenga, the first Black Panther in the comics. T’Challa’s agility, strength, and demeanor shine through in this outfit.

Peni Parker - Ven#m

Inspired by Evangelion Unit=01 from Neon Genesis, the mech design paired with Venom’s classic black and white colors gives Peni a futuristic but deadly flair. Peni Parker operates a powerful mech suit as an alternate Spider-Man from the SP//dr universe. 

The Evangelion inspiration enhances her anime-inspired roots, making it a favorite among enthusiasts. Penny is already heavily compared to the Evangelion anime, so this skin is an excellent tribute to that. Now, we just hope they add another skin for her Across the Spiderverse version.

Doctor Strange - God of Magic

The Sorcerer Supreme is decked out in golden streaks in his hair, piercing yellow eyes, and a flowing white cloak. Elevating his status to a celestial entity, the God of Magic skin turns Stephen Strange into one of his strongest forms. The Eye of Agamotto piece is a standout and a great nod to his MCU variant. Strange, who regularly walks the line between man and deity, is flawlessly captured in this skin.

Storm - Mohawk Rock

The Mohawk Rock showcases this beloved X-Man’s rebellious energy by blending punk rock with Storm’s strong persona. The design gives her a fresh mohawk, a leather suit, and studded accessories. A mutant capable of controlling the weather, Ororo Munroe embodies strength and style. 

The skin highlights her fierceness and roots in the comic arcs where she sported a punk look. In addition to the comics, those who grew up with X-Men: Evolution will likely find the Mohawk Rock style of Storm fairly familiar. While there are obviously some changes thanks to the different character models, it’s an excellent tribute to that version.

Hulk - Green Scar

This portrayal of Hulk is all about power and rage. The skin contrasts Banner’s steampunk-inspired touches with Hulk’s primal appearance. Taken directly from one of the most iconic Hulk arcs from the comics Planet Hulk, the Green Scar skin decks Hulk out in a gladiator outfit from Sakaar. The glowing green eyes and the bony spikes all over his body make this skin one of the most terrifying Hulk iterations.

Mantis - Galactic Wings

Mantis Channels Kamen Rider with a sleek, insect-like design. The futuristic armor enhances her alien elegance and elevates her kind but deadly nature. As an empathetic celestial, Mantis uses her unique powers to manipulate emotions. The skin brings out her soft and whimsical persona and blends it with dazzling cosmic flair.

Magik - Eldritch Armor

This icy, armor-clad skin radiates power and elegance, with fiery blue horns and a glowing Soulsword. It gives Magik's fantasy origins an intimidating twist. As the ruler of Limbo and wielder of the Soulsword, Illyana Rasputin’s dark magical powers take center stage in this skin. The skin is a nod to her portrayal and dual nature as a hero and a sorceress.

An alternative way to look at this skin is that it just looks amazing. Those who have played games like the Dark Souls series and Elden Ring will likely find Magik’s armor fairly familiar.

Moon Knight - Mister Knight

This skin gives Mark Spector’s alternate personality a touch of diplomacy with a sleek white suit. A big contrast from Moon Knight’s brutality, Mister Knight, with his all-white suit, gloves, and mask, showcases the hero’s detective side. The skin is the perfect addition to the chaos of Marc Spector's fractured mind, as he serves the Egyptian moon god, Khonshu.

Those who watched the Disney+ MCU show Moon Knight ^[1] will be more than familiar with this version of the character. While it isn’t as common as the base version that’s appeared in various comics and shows, Mister Knight is arguably the more mainstream one as it’s the version of the character most casual fans know more.

Venom - Anti-Venom

This skin transforms Venom into his anti-venom form with a simple yet menacing swap of white and orange color. It creates a clean and striking contrast to his default look, which can get dull. Venom evolves into Anti-Venom during a storyline where Eddie Brock gains healing abilities. This skin honors that transformation with a sleek, minimalistic, and deadly design.

While the Anit-Venom skin doesn’t change the character too drastically, those who played the PS2 game Spider-Man: Edge of Time will definitely remember how terrifying Anti-Venom can be.

FAQs

Which currency does Marvel Rivals use for skins?

Marvel Rivals has various currencies players can acquire including Lattice, Units, and Chrono Tokens. However, Units are the currency players will likely be using for all of the cosmetic-related needs. Units can be acquired by trading in Lattice, and the amount of Units players need for every skin differs based on various factors.

References

1. [1] "Moon Knight on Disney+". www.disneyplus.com. Retrieved December 22, 2024