Is there anything more infuriating in Marvel Rivals than a team of flying pests raining down chaos from above? As the roster has exploded over the years, the dreaded all-flyer composition is no longer a distant nightmare—it's a 2026 meta reality! Staring at the sky until your neck cricks while your backline gets shredded is a recipe for defeat. But what if you could turn the tables? What if you could force those arrogant sky-dwellers to crash and burn, scrambling to swap heroes in sheer frustration? The secret lies in a curated arsenal of heroes specifically designed to clip their wings. Forget hoping your aim holds up; it's time to deploy the specialists who make aerial supremacy a laughable concept. From auto-aim witches to gravity-defying brawlers, here are the nine paramount picks to command the ground and conquer the heavens.

🧙‍♀️ 1. Scarlet Witch: The Effortless Sky-Cleaver

Who needs precise aim when chaos itself does the targeting for you? Scarlet Witch is the quintessential "I-win" button against aerial nuisances. Her primary fire, Chaos Control, is a masterpiece of frustration—it automatically latches onto the closest target! Players can simply hold down the trigger and watch as the Witch methodically drains the life force from any fool hovering in her vicinity. But why stop there? While her main attack does the grunt work, she can simultaneously unleash Chthonian Burst to bombard enemies with high-damage orbs. And if a desperate flyer tries to flee to the stratosphere? Mystic Projection allows her to become an invincible specter, phasing through damage to chase them down relentlessly. Is any corner of the map truly safe when the Scarlet Witch decides you must fall?

❄️ 2. Luna Snow: The Frosty Strategist

Can a support hero truly be a primary counter to flying menaces? Luna Snow answers with a resounding, frostbitten YES. As one of the few Strategists who excels in this role, she brings unparalleled value. Her Light & Dark Ice provides consistent team healing, and her ultimate ability creates an impenetrable stream of sustainability. But her true anti-air prowess lies in her tracking hits. Her attacks and Absolute Zero blasts maintain deadly accuracy over long ranges, ensuring a constant "stream of cold death" for airborne targets. She can freeze enemies solid mid-flight, setting them up as perfect piñatas for her team. In a meta where utility is king, isn't Luna Snow the must-have support who does it all?

💀 3. The Punisher: The Simplest Solution

Sometimes, the best tools are the simplest. The Punisher is arguably the easiest hero to pick up and one of the most brutally effective in the right hands. His arsenal is a masterclass in practicality: the Adjudication assault rifle for sustained long-range spray and the Deliverance shotgun for any cocky flier who gets too close. The strategy is beautifully straightforward: find a safe perch, lay down suppressing fire with Adjudication, and deploy the Culling Turret to create a no-fly zone. His gameplay might be repetitive, but isn't there a primal satisfaction in watching his relentless aggression ground even the most agile flyer before they can ever touch your backline?

🕷️ 4. Black Widow: The Surgical Striker

She may not be the meta's darling, lacking in survivability, but in the hands of a patient predator, Black Widow becomes a terrifying specter for flying foes. Her strength lies in positioning and precision. Staying behind cover and the team's backline, she transforms into a silent, long-range threat. Her Red Room Rifle is a perfect instrument for delivering unexpected, fight-ending headshots. One accurate shot from a master assassin is all it takes—how long do you think an enemy can fly before a .308 round from the shadows ends their journey?

🏹 5. Hawkeye: The Archer Who Never Misses

His boast is simple: "Hawkeye never misses." And with his versatile quiver, he makes good on that promise—provided the player has the skill. His Piercing Arrows deal devastating damage, especially on critical hits. But his true anti-air utility shines with his Skyward Leap, granting him the high ground to better track and eliminate aerial targets. The real synergy masterpiece? His team-up with Luna Snow. His Ice Arrow can freeze targets solid in midair, creating a communal shooting gallery for the entire team. Isn't it poetic that the hero with no superpowers can become the most reliable anchor against super-powered flight?

👑 6. Hela: The Goddess of Death's Barrage

Who needs pinpoint accuracy when you can blanket the sky in a storm of blades? Hela, the Goddess of Death, proves that volume has a quality all its own. Her Nightsword Thorns provide a near-endless supply of projectiles with decent damage and tracking. They reach near and far, requiring far less aim than a Widowmaker but delivering relentless pressure. Coupled with survival tools like Soul Drainer and Astral Flock, Hela can operate independently, draining life and summoning spectral ravens without being a slave to her backline. Can any flying hero truly feel dominant when death itself is throwing an endless armory of swords in their face?

👊 7. Iron Fist: The Original (And Still Best?) Annoyance

Before flying characters were the nuisance, there was Iron Fist—the OG frustration engine. While he's still notoriously annoying to duel, his purpose has evolved: he is now the premier tool to make flying heroes rage quit. His punches and kicks stick to enemies like glue, requiring minimal aim. Flyers who try to escape will find Iron Fist leaping after them with Crane Leap, sticking to them like a vengeful, fist-fueled barnacle. Abilities like Harmony Recovery and Dragon's Defense let him heal and mitigate damage mid-fight, ensuring he can perpetually juggle enemies in the air. What's more humiliating than being beaten out of the sky by a man whose primary mode of transport is his own two feet?

🌊 8. Namor: The Sub-Mariner Who Rules the Sky

He holds dominion over the seas, but in Marvel Rivals, Namor claims the sky as his territory too. Though he can't truly fly, his kit is a brutal denial system for those who can. His Trident of Neptune is a lethal throwing weapon, especially on critical hits. His true zoning power comes from Aquatic Dominion, which summons octopus allies that blast enemies with continuous beams of death—a synergy that becomes apocalyptic when paired with Hulk's Gamma Monstro. Namor creates zones of control that flying characters simply cannot penetrate. Isn't it the ultimate irony that the King of Atlantis becomes the unwavering ground-based sentry that clips the wings of the arrogant?

🕸️ 9. Spider-Man: The High-Sky Brawler

Is he difficult to master? Absolutely. But a truly masterful Spider-Man is the single most terrifying sight for any flying hero. He doesn't just counter them; he humiliates them on their own turf. By expertly balancing Web-Swing, Get Over Here!, and Web-Cluster attacks, a skilled Spidey pressures enemies into either landing or fleeing outright. His agile, aerial-centric playstyle allows him to meet flyers in their domain, webbing, punching, and swinging around them with infuriating grace. He uses his great power to help the team advance by personally ensuring the enemy's air force is permanently grounded. Will the flying heroes be more annoyed by his damage or his constant stream of quips? The world may never know.

⚔️ Conclusion: Ground Control to Major Tom

Hero	Role	Key Anti-Air Ability	Playstyle Tip
Scarlet Witch	Duelist	Auto-Targeting Chaos Control	Hold primary fire; use Mystic Projection to chase.
Luna Snow	Strategist	Long-Range Tracking Hits	Freeze targets for your team; heal constantly.
The Punisher	Duelist	Culling Turret & Adjudication Rifle	Hold a safe position and create a suppression zone.
Black Widow	Duelist	Red Room Rifle (Precision Sniper)	Stay hidden; land one perfect headshot.
Hawkeye	Duelist	Piercing Arrows & Ice Arrow	Use high ground; combo freeze with teammates.
Hela	Vanguard	Nightsword Thorn Barrage	Spam projectiles; use survivability to stay in fight.
Iron Fist	Vanguard	Glue-Like Melee Tracking	Stick to targets; use Crane Leap to follow into air.
Namor	Vanguard	Trident & Aquatic Dominion Zoning	Control space; deny area with octopus beams.
Spider-Man	Duelist	Aerial Mobility & Web CC	Dominate the vertical space; harass constantly.

The 2026 meta demands adaptability. By mastering these nine heroes, you transform from a ground-bound victim into the architect of every flying character's demise. You won't just counter them—you'll force them to question their very choice of hero. So, the next time you see those silhouettes against the sky, will you look up in dread, or will you smile and select your designated wing-clipper? The power to control the skies, it seems, has always been firmly on the ground.