Counter guide ยท Duelist
How to counter Magik
Last updated
Magik is one of the strongest divers in Season 10 (54.6%, S tier on Counterwatch). Peni Parker beats her most often (+12.6), and she is a strong pick in our picker as well. The Thing is a close second.
See every Magik counter Counter a full enemy team
Counter picks for Magik
From our counter data, strongest first. Bars show the weight: strong, good, soft. How weights work
Strategists
What you are playing against
Stepping Discs teleport her a short distance and make her Invincible during the teleport. Coming out of a disc unlocks Eldritch Whirl and Demon's Rage, a Limbo demon that attacks. Umbral Incursion dashes forward and launches enemies up, and Limbo's Might turns her damage into bonus health. Darkchild, her ult, enhances all of her abilities.
Picks that work
Peni Parker, The Thing, Rogue, Thor and Mister Fantastic are her five hardest matchups on Counterwatch, all winning the 1v1. Tanks who can take her burst and hit back.
Our picker also likes Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Punisher, Winter Soldier and Namor, and on support Adam Warlock, Loki and Luna Snow.
Her easiest matchups are Invisible Woman, Cloak & Dagger, Mantis, Rocket and Black Widow. Expect her to go for them first.
Habits that beat her
Don't waste damage on the disc. She is Invincible while teleporting. Shoot where she comes out.
Limbo's Might means a long fight favors her. Burst her or peel her; don't trade with her slowly.
Hold your stun or snare for the moment after a disc. That is when she commits to Eldritch Whirl.
Magik by the numbers
Magik wins 54.6% of games across all ranks (S tier on the tier list), from 42,399 tracked matches. Best map: Hell's Heaven. Worst map: Royal Palace.
| Hero | How | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Peni Parker | Wins the 1v1 | +12.6 |
| The Thing | Wins the 1v1 | +12.0 |
| Rogue | Wins the 1v1 | +7.9 |
| Thor | Wins the 1v1 | +7.8 |
| Mister Fantastic | Wins the 1v1 | +6.2 |
| Hero | How | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Invisible Woman | +10.0 | |
| Cloak and Dagger | +9.8 | |
| Mantis | +9.5 | |
| Rocket Raccoon | +9.5 | |
| Black Widow | +7.3 |
Best teammates for Magik: Peni Parker (62.7%), Ultron (61.1%), Storm (60.5%), Rocket Raccoon (59.9%), Mantis (58.9%).
Ratings and win rates from Counterwatch, all ranks, as of October 29, 2026. A rating is how much better a hero does than average in fights against Magik, from duel and teamfight results.