Marvel Rivals Reveals Season 1 Balance Changes

Marvel Rivals Receives Pre-Season 1 Balance Patch with Significant Character Adjustments

NetEase has deployed a substantial balance patch for Marvel Rivals, impacting numerous characters ahead of Season 1's January 10th launch. This update features buffs, nerfs, and refinements to abilities across all hero categories, promising a refreshed meta for players.

Marvel Rivals, a popular hero shooter released late 2024, blends iconic Marvel characters with team-based gameplay featuring payloads, capture points, and unique abilities. Season 1, focused on the Fantastic Four, is imminent, but this pre-season patch introduces significant changes to prepare players.

The patch extensively revises hero abilities:

Duelists: Several Duelists received adjustments. Black Panther, Hawkeye, Hela, and Scarlet Witch experienced minor nerfs, while Black Widow, Magik, Moon Knight, Wolverine, and Winter Soldier received buffs, including increased health and reduced cooldown times. A notable buff enhances Storm's effectiveness, addressing previous concerns about her low performance. Storm's Bolt Rush now deals 80 damage (up from 70), and her Wind Blade projectile speed increases to 150m/s (from 100m/s).

Vanguards: Vanguards also see improvements. Captain America and Thor receive health boosts, and Venom's Feast of the Abyss damage is increased.

Strategists: The Strategist category features adjustments to Cloak & Dagger, Jeff the Land Shark, Luna Snow, Mantis, and Rocket Raccoon. Cloak & Dagger's Dagger Storm cooldown is reduced, Jeff's Joyful Splash healing is amplified, and Rocket Raccoon's repair mode efficiency is enhanced.

Team-Up Abilities: The patch also fine-tunes various team-up abilities, impacting combinations such as Hawkeye/Black Widow, Hela/Thor/Loki, Rocket Raccoon/Punisher/Winter Soldier, and Thor/Storm/Captain America. Some team-up bonuses are reduced, while others see decreased cooldowns or increased damage.

Detailed Patch Notes: (The complete patch notes detailing specific numerical changes for each character and ability are provided below.)

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Balance Patch Notes

(Duelist, Vanguard, Strategist, and Team-Up Ability changes are listed in detail below, mirroring the original patch notes provided.)

Duelist

Black Panther Black Widow Hawkeye Hela Magik Moon Knight Namor Psylocke The Punisher Scarlet Witch Storm Squirrel Girl Winter Soldier Wolverine

Vanguard

Captain America Doctor Strange Thor Hulk Venom

Strategist

Cloak & Dagger Jeff the Land Shark Luna Snow Mantis Rocket Raccoon

Team-Up Abilities

Hawkeye – Black Widow Hela – Thor – Loki Luna Snow- Namor Rocket Raccoon – The Punisher – Winter Soldier Scarlet Witch – Magneto Thor – Storm – Captain America

This comprehensive balance patch sets the stage for Season 1, promising a more balanced and engaging gameplay experience in Marvel Rivals.