40 Marvel Heroes Ranked by Power—And the Winner Might Surprise You

With over 50 Marvel films and a galaxy of unforgettable heroes, the Marvel Universe has redefined what it means to be powerful. But with so many icons—each with their own strengths, flaws, and fandoms—who really comes out on top? This ranking doesn’t just count punches or powers. We looked at impact, endurance, leadership, and legacy. Whether you’re Team Stark, Team Rogers, or backing an underrated cosmic powerhouse, this list is bound to spark debate. Some placements will make you cheer, others might make you rage-scroll. Ready to find out who truly dominates the Marvel hierarchy? Let’s settle the score.

40: Hawkeye

Abilities & Weapons: Master Marksman, Master Assassin, Master Martial Artist, Master Acrobat, Recurve Bows, Specialized Quiver

Hawkeye, The Avenger with Perfect Aim (and No Powers), isn’t the most powerful hero in a world of monsters and gods, but he’s certainly not insignificant. Clint Barton is an exceptional boxer, assassin, and marksman. Even though he’s a better fighter than Falcon or War Machine, he lacks their equipment.

Hawkeye has a strong recruiting track record as well. He recruited Black Widow to join S.H.I.E.L.D. and Ant-Man to join the Civil War conflict. Scarlet Witch was inspired by him to fight Ultron. He’s brave, loyal, and useful in a fight—but let’s be real, he’s the first one you’d bench if things go cosmic.

Still rooting for your favorite? Just wait—some of these rankings are going to start a war.

39: Nick Fury

Abilities & Weapons: Master Tactician, Master Spy, Expert Marksman, Expert Combatant, SIG Sauer P226

Nick Fury is a skilled warrior and thinker, as well as a capable field commander. He is in possession of technology that is years ahead of its time, including cutting-edge experimental weaponry, projected invisibility technology, and the capacity to walk through walls.

Due to the high cost of them, these powers have very limited windows of opportunity for their use.

38: Drax

Abilities & Weapons: Kylosian Physiology, Superhuman Durability, Dual Knives, Hadron Enforcer

Drax the Destroyer is a wrecking ball of destruction. He possesses superhuman strength, endurance, agility, and a healing factor that regenerates. Still, he can be injured and feel pain. Drax nearly drowned after being placed in a vat of yellow liquid after being beaten down by Ronan the Accuser.

A skilled fighter, Drax knows how to use blades. Drax is uncontrollably impulsive and will disregard any rationality if it gets in the way of his passion.

37: Rocket

Abilities & Weapons: Artificially Enhanced Physiology, Enhanced Intelligence, Expert Marksman, Master Pilot, Ion Cannon, Laser Cannon

Rocket has improved physical modifications that make him a force to be reckoned with. He possesses enhanced strength, endurance, perception, and agility. Rocket is certainly stronger than the ordinary raccoon, but not much stronger than the average human.

He’s at the intellectual level of a genius and is also a proficient pilot and marksman. Although he is bright and strong, he can also be selfish, vain and rather sloppy. He has been imprisoned several times.