For a game where the announcer literally says “Choose your hero! Or villain! I’m not judging,” Marvel Rivals has been surprisingly light on the villain front. While heroes swing, fly, and teleport across the battlefield, the rogues’ gallery remains disappointingly thin.
Spider-Man, meanwhile, has been web-slinging his way to the top of both pick rates and player frustrations. With only Namor offering any real counter-play, Spidey mains have been living their best lives—zipping in, wrecking support lines, and vanishing before anyone can say “with great power.”
But what if NetEase introduced the one character who’s been making Peter Parker’s life miserable since 1964?
The Goblin-shaped hole in Spider-Man’s world
Every hero needs their villain, and Spider-Man’s greatest foe has always worn green and ridden a bat-shaped glider. Since day one, the Marvel Rivals community has been busy cooking up concepts for how Green Goblin could work as the perfect Spidey counter.
But, as of late, one particularly detailed post from Redditor LucioMercy has gained significant traction:
They Should Release Green Goblin as a Strategist who Hard-Counters Spider-man
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The beauty of this concept isn’t just in its mechanical design—it’s how it captures the essence of what makes Green Goblin such a perfect foil for Spider-Man. Where Spidey relies on hit-and-run tactics, this Goblin concept would excel at area denial and punishment.
Even Spider-Man mains seem to love the idea of having their nemesis join the fray:
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That’s the magic word right there: personal. The best hero-villain dynamics in Marvel aren’t just about power levels—they’re about relationships. Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin isn’t just a battle of abilities; it’s a deeply personal grudge match.
Support players who’ve been on the receiving end of Spider-Man’s combos are particularly enthusiastic:
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The proposed kit would give Goblin tools specifically designed to counter Spider-Man’s mobility and burst damage—an EMP blast to interrupt combos, tracking projectiles to punish retreats, and area-of-effect abilities to flush him out of hiding.
Some players are already imagining the trash talk:
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You can almost hear Norman Osborn’s maniacal laughter echoing through the map. It’s this kind of character-driven gameplay that could really elevate Marvel Rivals from a solid hero shooter to a true comic book fantasy come to life.
Villains deserve their spotlight too
The hunger for more Marvel villains in Marvel Rivals extends far beyond just Green Goblin. While Season 1 focused on the Fantastic Four and Season 2 is set to introduce Blade (yet another hero), players are clamoring for some proper bad guys to balance the roster.
Many players are dreaming big:
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Spider-Man’s notorious Sinister Six would inject some much-needed villain energy into Marvel Rivals’ hero-saturated roster. Picture the chaos of rolling up with Doc Ock, Mysterio, and the gang against those goody-two-shoes Avengers! NetEase could transform team building overnight by letting players assemble Marvel’s most dysfunctional villain squad for some proper hero-crushing mayhem.
Some players have even mapped out entire dream teams:
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With NetEase’s commitment to expanding the roster, these villain dreams might not be far from reality. After all, what’s a universe of heroes without the villains who make them great?
What villain would you most like to see added to Marvel Rivals? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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